The US and Japan are tied for the lead in the gold medal tally, with eight each. Full day for Team USA: The women's gymnastics team is just one of several marquee American teams and athletes competing Tuesday. The US women's softball team will take on host Japan in the gold medal game tonight, and the US women's football team takes on Australia – its first match since opening the tournament with a shock loss to Sweden. The heavily favored US women's basketball team will also make its Tokyo 2020 debut today, facing off against Nigeria. The Americans, led by US flag-bearer Sue Bird and star guard Diana Taurasi, are going for their seventh straight gold medal.

Source: CNN July 27, 2021 05:16 UTC