msn.foxsports.com - 8/22/2008
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The United States leads in total medal count with 102, ahead of China by a margin of 13, who has 89 medals. but trails behind China in total Gold Medals. It seems as if China isn't settling for anything less than gold. With 47 Gold Medals, China holds the lead over the US by 16, putting the US at 31 Gold Medals. Great Britain is third in Gold Medals with 18, and Russia 3rd in total medals with 57.
U.S. beats Argentina, will play Spain for gold
msn.foxsports.com 8/22/2008 — The Americans ended their streak of final four flops and Argentina's hopes of an Olympic gold-medal repeat, starting fast and finishing strong in a 101-81 semifinal victory Friday. All that's left is what the U.S. players came for: a gold medal. The United States scored 21 of the first 25 points, got a big break when Argentina star Manu Ginobili reinjured his left ankle...
Video: USA v BRAZIL (NBC recaps Gold Medal match)
nbcolympics.com 8/22/2008 — (08:49) NBCOlympics.com: Brandi Chastaine and others discuss the USA's 1-0 win over Brazil in Thursday night's Women's Soccer Final. --- Extensive highlights and analysis shown here. --- Julie Foudy interviews USA players after the match, including GK Hope Solo. --- Other Olympic soccer highlights and full match videos from both the men and women's tournaments are linked from here, too...
The Medal Stand: David Beckham to attend the Closing Ceremony
sports.yahoo.com 8/22/2008 — A few links to keep your day going ... The London Olympic Committee is sending its biggest and brightest star to the Closing Ceremony this weekend ... David Beckham. He will be a part of the proceedings on Sunday night in Beijing. [ Reuters ] There are going to be hotel rooms in the Bird's Nest! [ USA Today via Hotel Chatter ] Thanks goes out my colleague Maggie Hendricks for sending me ...
