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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.
Pau Gasol of the Los Angeles Lakers led the way with 20 points in the 72-59 victory over Croatia.
Since the Olympic opening ceremonies over a week ago stories of injury, fainting, and now performers forced into adult diapers have been revealed by those in the show and in some cases the director.
Up next for the U.S. in Thursday's semifinals will be the winner of tonight's game between Spain and Russia.
Nicole Kidman showed her support for Australia's men's sailing team.
Shawn Johnson won the gold medal and good friend Nastia Liukin silver on the balance beam.
The game turned ugly after Matt LaPorta ran into Chinese catcher Wang Wei while scoring on a Taylor Teagarden double in the fifth.
The world's top ranked performer had enough points to top Lithuania's Gintare Volungeviciute.
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.
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