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For complete coverage of the Sydney Olympics, including audio commentary from Times columnist Bill Plaschke, photo galleries and up-to-the-minute stories and results, go to http://pyxis.nohib.com./olympics.
Among stories that will be available this morning from Sydney:
* Baseball, United States vs. Italy
* Men’s volleyball, United States vs. South Korea
* Swimming, Men’s 50-meter freestyle final
* Women’s basketball, United States vs. New Zealand
STARS
* Michael Johnson, U.S.: World-record holder and defending gold medalist advanced to second round in 400 meters with an eased-up time of 45.25 seconds.
* Clark family, U.S.: Joetta Clark-Diggs, her younger sister, Hazel Clark, and their sister-in-law, Jearl Miles-Clark, all advanced to the semifinals of the women’s 800.
* Jennifer Brundage, U.S: Went three for three with a home run in 2-0 softball victory over New Zealand.
* Kieren Perkins, Australia: Two-time champion in 1,500-meter freestyle was fastest qualifier in 14:58.34.
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