Women’s basketball
U.S. forward Angel McCoughtry rips the ball away from the Czech Republic’s Petra Kulichova during a preliminary match, which the U.S. won 88-61. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
After a dominant run in the Olympic tournament so far, the U.S. women are gearing up for their semifinal match.
Maya Moore celebrates after Team USA’s win in a quarterfinal women’s basketball game against Canada. (Eric Gay / Associated Press)
Team USA gathers at mid-court following their 81-56 win over Croatia at the Basketball Arena in the London Olympic Games. (Harry E. Walker / McClatchy-Tribune)
Turkey’s Yasemin Horasan battles Team USA forward Asjha Jones for a rebound in the second half of a preliminary game. The U.S. won 89-58. (Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
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Team USA’s head coach Geno Auriemma watches his players battle the Czech Republic team. (Charles Krupa / Associated Press)
Team USA’s Candace Parker steals the ball from Canada’s Miranda Ayim in their quarterfinal match, which the U.S. won 91-48. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)