SI For Women's Kelli Anderson: Pioneering spirit
Arab women make breakthrough at Games.

SI's Richard Hoffer: Daddy's girl
Johnson-Jordan follows in father's Olympic footsteps.

SI's Michael Farber: Ill will
Cuba, U.S. renew hostilities on the baseball field.

SI's Grant Wahl: Coming of age
U.S. men's soccer joins ranks of the world's best.

Thrilling conclusion The U.S. left the pool with a bang, setting world records in both the men's and women's medley relays. SI's Brian Cazeneuve: A new man Jack Bauerle Checks In

Fallen favorites The U.S. men edged Japan 5-4 in a sudden-death penalty shootout after two periods of overtime in the quarterfinals. Favorites Brazil and Nigeria didn't advance. Soccer Results | Soccer Coverage

Five in a row British rower Steven Redgrave led the Brits to victory in the men's coxless fours. It marked his fifth straight Olympics with a gold medal. Rowing Results | Rowing Coverage

Fight to the finish Yvette Higgins scored the winning goal with 1.3 seconds remaining as Australia defeated the United States 4-3 to win the first-ever gold medal in women's water polo. Water Polo Coverage

Bike's peak Paola Pezzo of Italy won the gold medal in women's mountain bike to successfully defend the Olympic title she won in Atlanta. Results | Cycling Coverage

Into the medal round Lisa Fernandez homered and led the United States to a 6-0 victory over Italy, putting the Americans into the Olympic softball medal round. Softball Results | Softball Coverage

Ordered restored Jose Ibar struck out eight in seven innings as Cuba beat the United States 6-1 on Saturday. Ray Tanner Checks In