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5 To Watch: Team USA Gymnastics Final, Cal's Adrian Eyes Second Gold

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BILES AND CO. SHOOT FOR GOLD

It’s not easy being the favorites. Now Simone Biles, Aly Raismsan, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian look to defend Team USA's 2012 title. 

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The team is headlined by Biles, who could win as many as five gold medals in Rio. The 4-foot 9 gymnast has dominated the sport since her debut in 2013 and is the first female gymnast since 1974 to win four consecutive all-around titles at the U.S. national championships.

How to Watch: Watch Biles and Team USA go for gold live on your smartphone or desktop computer beginning at 12PM PT. The televised event will air during NBC's primetime coverage.

CAN LEDECKY DOMINANCE CONTINUE?

Stanford-bound Katie Ledecky attempts to continue her reign in the 200m freestyle with an Olympic win while defending Olympic 100m freestyle champion Nathan Adrian begins his quest to defend his title. 

One of the breakout moments of the London games was when Cal Berkeley's Adrian beat Australia’s James Magnussen by one one-hundreth of a second (0.01) to bring home gold.

How to Watch: Catch Ledecky, Adrian and the rest of Team USA compete for gold live on your smartphone or desktop computer at 6PM PT. The televised event airs at 9PM PT on NBC.

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Michael Phelps of the USA competes in the Men's 200m Butterfly Heats on Day 3 of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic Aquatics Stadium on Aug. 8, 2016, in Rio de Janerio, Brazil.

MICHAEL PHELPS SWIMS FOR FIRST INDIVIDUAL GOLD

A rejuvenated Michael Phelps competes in the 200m butterfly final, an event where he took silver in 2012. 

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If he wins gold, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history will add to a total that includes 19 gold medals, two silver and two bronze.

How to Watch: Watch Phelps continue his gold medal quest live on your smartphone or desktop computer at 6PM PT. The televised event will air during NBC's primetime coverage beginning at 9PM PT.

WOMEN’S SOCCER CLOSE OUT POOL PLAY

Carli Lloyd and Team USA close out preliminary round matches against Colombia in their final match of the group stage.

The Colombian squad has found some success on the international stage since the 2012 Olympics, but the U.S. remains heavy favorites in this contest.

How to Watch: Watch Hope Solo and Team USA live on your smartphone or desktop computer at 3PM PT.

DIVING: CAN USA CATCH THE CHINESE?

Team USA’s Amy Cozad and Jessica Parratto aim to hang with the world’s best during the synchronized diving competition.

Since its introduction at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, the women’s synchronized 10m platform diving competition has been dominated by the Chinese. It’s a streak Cozad and Parratto hope ends in Rio.

How to Watch: Watch Cozad and Parratto continue their journey live on your smartphone or desktop computer at 12PM PT.

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