Keely Hodgkinson, the world number one in the women's 800m, is poised to compete for gold at the Paris Olympics after a strong semifinal performance, where she clocked 1:56.86, significantly faster than her main rival, world champion Mary Moraa. Meanwhile, the men's basketball quarterfinals are set to feature intense matchups, with the U.S. facing Brazil, while Canada battles France, both expected to be highly competitive encounters. The U.S. women's basketball team continues to dominate, advancing to the knockout rounds with an impressive +19.3 point margin in their group stage games, aiming for their eighth consecutive Olympic gold. Team USA is heavily favored to win gold in both men's and women's basketball, with odds significantly in their favor across various betting sites. As the knockout rounds approach, notable players like LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo will be key figures in their respective teams' efforts. The upcoming games are pivotal as teams vie for Olympic glory in Paris.