US women's basketball

The U.S. women's basketball team has advanced to their eighth consecutive Olympic gold-medal game after defeating Australia 85-64, marking their 60th consecutive Olympic victory. Breanna Stewart led the team with 16 points, and they will face either France or Belgium in the final. A'ja Wilson and Stewart have emerged as key players, while Jackie Young also contributed significantly with 14 points in the semifinal against Australia. The Americans are aiming to break the men's record of seven consecutive golds, and a win would give Diana Taurasi a historic sixth Olympic gold medal. The Nigerian team made history by reaching the quarter-finals but could not overcome the U.S. in their 88-74 defeat. In other semi-finals, France will face Belgium after both teams secured their places in the medal contention.