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FRIDAY
Four years after her breakout success in Sydney, Marion Jones tries to make it back to the medal platform. She’ll compete in the long jump and the 4×100 relay.
Time & TV: 8 p.m., NBC.
It’s semifinal time for the U.S. men’s and women’s basketball teams.
Time & TV: Women, U.S. vs. Russia, 7 a.m., USA (live); Men, U.S. vs. Argentina, 1 p.m., NBC (live);
SATURDAY
Two of the summer games’ signature sports–boxing and soccer–have gold-medal finals Saturday.
Time & TV: noon, Telemundo.
The hoops sessions wrap up with a pair of gold-medal games. Will the U.S. men rebound to win their fourth straight gold? Will the U.S. women get their third in a row? Answers to come.
Time & TV: Women, gold-medal game, 9 a.m., USA (live); Men, gold-medal game, noon, NBC (live).
SUNDAY
The men’s marathon is the traditional final big event of the games. The runners will be following the steps of Pheidippides, the ancient Greek messenger whose 25-mile run in 490 B.C. inspired the sport of marathon running.
Time & TV: 10 a.m., NBC (live).
I know it’s sad, but please, try not to cry during the Closing Ceremonies.
Time & TV: 7 p.m, NBC (live).
