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The U.S. Softball team will play for the gold medal after defeating Japan 4-1 in extra innings.
The American team defeated the Georgian team of Renato Gomes and Jorge Terceiro.
Up next for the U.S. in Thursday's semifinals will be the winner of tonight's game between Spain and Russia.
Tampa Bay defeated the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim 4-2 and overtook their opponent for the best record in the American League.
New York's closer is experiencing more pain and swelling in his left elbow.
Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers led the way with 20 points in the 72-59 victory over Croatia.
Nicole Kidman showed her support for Australia's men's sailing team.
This year, Maddux is 6-9 with a 3.99 earned run average, but has given up just four runs over 19 total innings in his past three starts.
Shawn Johnson won the gold medal and good friend Nastia Liukin silver on the balance beam.
The world's top ranked performer had enough points to top Lithuania's Gintare Volungeviciute.
Orton has thrown for 2,347 yards with 12 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in his career.
Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor have advanced to the gold medal match in beach volleyball, where they will have a chance to defend their 2004 title.
Brenda Villa scored three goals to lead the U.S. to a 9-8 victory over Australia.
Henry Cejudo captured the top medal with a victory over Japan's Tomohiro Matsunaga.
The game turned ugly after Matt LaPorta ran into Chinese catcher Wang Wei while scoring on a Taylor Teagarden double in the fifth.