U.S. Women's Volleyball to Face Italy for Gold

The U.S. women's volleyball team is set to face Italy in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics, aiming to defend their title. The U.S. women's water polo team lost 11-10 to the Netherlands in a dramatic last-second play, marking the first time they missed the podium since the sport's Olympic debut. Switzerland's Tanja Hueberli and Nina Brunner won bronze in women's beach volleyball, defeating Australia's Taliqua Clancy and Mariafe Artacho del Solar. The U.S. men's volleyball team secured bronze by beating Italy in a close match, showcasing their resilience after a tough semifinal loss. The U.S. beach volleyball teams suffered a historic defeat, failing to medal for the first time since the sport's Olympic debut in 1996. Germany's Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler advanced to the gold medal match, overcoming Norway's defending Olympic champions.