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5 To Watch: USA Takes on Spain for Gold in Women's Basketball

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TEAM USA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TAKES ON SPAIN IN GOLD MEDAL GAME

After routing France 110-64, Team USA will face Spain with a gold medal on the line. The U.S. remains undefeated in the tournament and registered its 48th consecutive victory in Olympic play.

HOW TO WATCH: Catch the gold medal game live online at 11:30 a.m. PT or on later during NBC's daytime televised coverage.

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USA's English Gardner (right) grabs the baton from USA's Allyson Felix as they compete in the Women's 4 x 100m Relay Round 1 re-run during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 18, 2016.

THE FINAL NIGHT OF TRACK AND FIELD

As track and field competitions conclude, seven event finals are scheduled, including the men's and women’s 4x400m. Allyson Felix and the rest of the U.S. women look to defend their 2012 title. 

HOW TO WATCH: Catch coverage of track and field events live online beginning at 4 p.m. PT or tune in later to NBC's primetime televised coverage.

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USA's Shakur Stevenson fights Brazil's Robenilson De Jesus during the Men's Bantam (56kg) match at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Riocentro - Pavilion 6 in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 14, 2016.

SHAKUR STEVENSON FIGHTS FOR GOLD

New Jersey native Shakur Stevenson takes on Cuba’s Robeisy Ramirez Carrazana in the 56kg gold medal boxing match.

With a dominating record in international competitions, Stevenson arrived in Rio as Team USA’s best hope at ending the country’s 12-year Olympic men’s boxing gold medal drought. Now he’s one victory away.

HOW TO WATCH: See Stevenson battle Carrazana live online at 10:15 a.m. PT.

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Neymar Jr. of Brazil celebrates a goal by team mate Gabriel Jesus (left) of Brazil during the Brazil Vs Honduras Men's Semifinal match at Maracana Stadium on Aug. 17, 2016 , Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

MEN’S GOLD MEDAL SOCCER MATCH: BRAZIL VS. GERMANY

Brazil got off to a dream start in a 6-0 semifinal victory over Honduras. Neymar put his team in front 15 seconds into the match, scoring the fastest goal in Olympic history. Germany played a tighter match against Nigeria, winning 2-0.

Now the two squads face each other with a gold medal on the line.

HOW TO WATCH: Catch the gold medal match between Brazil and Germany live online at 1:30 p.m. PT.

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David Boudia of United States competesin the Men's 10m Synchro Final during day three of the FINA/NVC Diving World Series 2016 Beijing Station at the National aquatics center-Water Cube on March 13, 2016 in Beijing, China.

DAVID BOUDIA CONTINUES QUEST TO DEFEND 2012 PLATFORM GOLD

After barely making the 10m platform final at the 2012 Olympics, David Boudia became the United States’ first Olympic diving gold medalist in more than a decade. He also took home a bronze in the synchronized 10m event with partner Nick McCrory. Now he’s looking for repeat gold.

HOW TO WATCH: Catch Boudia as coverage of the 10m platform finals begins live online at 12:30 p.m. PT, with diving coverage on air on both NBC’s daytime and primetime coverage.

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SWEDISH WOMEN’S SOCCER TEAM FACES BRAZIL IN SEMIFINAL 

After booting the U.S. team from the Olympics with a stunning win, Sweden now looks to play its way into a gold medal match, but it must first play host team Brazil.

In the teams’ first matchup at the 2016 Olympics, Brazil dismantled Sweden 5-1 in one of the most impressive performances of the tournament. Brazil is led by five-time FIFA Player of the Year Marta, who is recognized as one of the best women’s soccer players ever.

HOW TO SEE IT: Catch live coverage of live online and on NBC Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET.

STREAM: http://stream.nbcolympics.com/womens-soccer-semifinal-match-2 

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ES GOES FOR INDIVIDUAL GOLD
It’s Simone time. After leading her team to gold in the all-around team event Tuesday, Biles is looking for an individual gold medal to call her own as she and 23 other women, including U.S. teammate Aly Raisman, compete in the all-around final. 
Coming to Rio as a heavy favorite, Biles has excelled under the pressure and the spotlight. On Thursday, she’ll have another opportunity to shine.
How to Watch: Catch the American women 3:00 p.m. ET live online. 
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