Aug 12 Watch 7:25 1 stunning defeat, but several historic victories for Team USA in Rio By PBS News Hour The U.S. women’s soccer team suffered a shocking defeat in an Olympic quarterfinal match on Friday. In better news for Team USA, Simone Biles triumphed in the gymnastics all-around competition, Michael Phelps earned a historic 26th career Olympic medal and… Continue watching
Aug 12 Olympic highlights from Day 6: Two Simones lead U.S. to gold By Joshua Barajas Simone Manuel became the first black woman to win an individual swimming event. And Simon Biles officially claimed her crown as the best gymnast in the world. Continue reading
Aug 10 Olympic highlights from Day 4: ‘Final Five’ tumbles to gold, U.S. dominates in Rio pool By Joshua Barajas After her teammates Aly Raisman and Laurie Hernandez performed exceptionally on the floor, American gymnast Simone Biles only needed better than 7.591 for her routine to secure the Olympic gold medal for the U.S. on Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 09 What to watch tonight in Rio: Simone Biles and Team USA set sights on women’s gymnastics gold By Joshua Barajas Simone Biles and Team USA look to dominate women's gymnastics, Michael Phelps sets his sights on a little payback and divers search for an answer to why their pool is green. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 8:52 Team USA is hitting its marks in Rio — and hitting back at doping By PBS News Hour Team USA has been living up to expectations during the first few days in Rio de Janeiro. Judy Woodruff speaks with USA Today's Christine Brennan about initial U.S. achievements, criticism of Russian athletes in response to the doping scandal, how… Continue watching