Soccer: Germany fights back with equalizer
Germany is not going down without a fight, tying the game 1-1 in the 22nd minute.
Giulia Gwinn scored with a kick that just escaped U.S. goalkeeper Alyssa Naeher. There was also a yellow card against U.S. Samantha Coffey.
All-American fencing final
Today’s fencing final in foil between the USA’s Lauren Scruggs and Lee Kiefer has assured the U.S. a silver and a gold medal. The only question is which athlete will take each color home.
After winning gold in the same discipline three years ago, Kiefer will be looking to defend her title against first-time Olympian Scruggs.
Rugby sevens: USA dominates Brazil for second group win
The U.S. women’s rugby sevens team is off to a scorching hot start in Paris.
After a 36-7 win over Japan to start the day, USA picked up its second win in dominant fashion again, toppling Brazil 24-5. The U.S. joined France as the other unbeaten team in Pool C, though the host country is ahead by virtue of goal differential.
Alex Sedrick, Ilona Maher, Alev Kelter and Sammy Sullivan handled the scoring for the U.S. vs. Brazil. Sedrick, Maher and Sullivan also scored vs. Japan earlier in the day, and were joined by Kristi Kershe, Kayla Canett and Sarah Levy.
Pool play will continue tomorrow, as the U.S. and France will square to determine the winner of their pool. The match will determine seeding headed into the quarterfinals, which also begin later Monday.
Soccer: U.S. scores to lead Germany 1-0
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