Women’s basketball, men’s soccer, men’s 4x100 relay highlight Day 15 at the Olympics

All the best action from Saturday at the London Games.

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Aug. 11, 2012

France's Celine Dumerc (9) drives to the basket as United States' Diana Taurasi, left, and Angel McCoughtry (8) defend during the women's gold medal basketball game.

Eric Gay / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Sanya Richards-Ross celebrates after the American team won the women's 4x400 meter relay. The Americans finished the race in 3 minutes 16.87 seconds, the fourth-fastest time ever and best in 24 years.

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Aug. 11, 2012

Spain's Marta Mangue Gonzalez and Veronica Cuadrado Dehesa, right, block South Korea's Kim Cha Youn during their women's handball bronze medal match, which Spain won, 31-29.

ADREES LATIF / REUTERS

Aug. 11, 2012

Russia's Evgeniya Kanaeva performs during the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final. Kanaeva won to become the first woman to win two Olympic rhythmic gymnastics all-around titles.

Julie Jacobson / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Australia's Christopher Ciriello shoots during the men's field hockey bronze medal match against Britain. The Aussies won, 3-1.

Jae C. Hong / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Tamara Echegoyen Dominguez, Sofia Toro Prieto Puga and Angela Pumariega Menendez of Spain compete on their way to winning a gold medal in women's sailing.

Laurence Griffiths / GETTY IMAGES

Aug. 11, 2012

Gleb Galperin of Russia takes off from a handstand position for a dive during the men's 10m platform diving semifinal.

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Aug. 11, 2012

Coleman Scott of the United States reacts after beating Kenichi Yumoto of Japan for the bronze medal during the men's wrestling 60kg freestyle competition.

Paul Sancya / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Australia's Liz Cambage, center, is guarded by Russia's Nadezhda Grishaeva, right, and Natalya Vodopyanova during their women's basketball bronze medal match. Australia won, 83-74.

MIKE SEGAR / REUTERS

Aug. 11, 2012

Pavlo Tymoshchenko of Ukraine, riding Foot Perfect, competes in the riding show jumping competition during the men's modern pentathlon.

Quinn Rooney / GETTY IMAGES

Aug. 11, 2012

A wide view of the women's cycling cross-country mountain bike race.

Bryn Lennon / GETTY IMAGES

Aug. 11, 2012

Athletes compete in the women's 20-kilometer race walk.

Sergei Grits / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Americans Destinee Hooker, second from left, Lindsey Berg, second from right, and Foluke Akinradewo block Brazil's Fernanda Rodrigues during the women's volleyball gold medal match.

FRANCISCO LEONG / AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Aug. 11, 2012

Daba Modibo Keita of Mali, left, competes against Carlo Molfetta of Italy during a men's taekwondo semifinal.

Hannah Johnston / GETTY IMAGES

Aug. 11, 2012

Usain Bolt celebrates his team's win in the men's 4x100 meter relay. At left is Ryan Bailey, who came in second for the American team.

Toni L. Sandys / The Washington Post

Aug. 11, 2012

Poland's Joanna Mitrosz competes using the hoop in the rhythmic gymnastics individual all-around final.

MIKE BLAKE / REUTERS

Aug. 11, 2012

Mexico's Oribe Peralta, middle, goes airborne in front of Brazil's Juan Jesus, right, as they pursue the ball during the men's soccer final.

Hussein Malla / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Great Britain's Ed McKeever celebrates after winning a gold medal in the men's kayak single 200-meter in Eton Dorney.

Chris Carlson / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Tervel Ivaylov Dlagnev of the U.S. competes against Aleksei Shemarov of Belarus, right, during the men's wrestling 120kg freestyle competition.

Paul Sancya / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Russia's Sergey Kirdyapkin celebrates winning the men's 50-kilometer race walk.

Mike Groll / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Jeinkler Aguirre of Cuba dives during the men's diving 10-meter platform semifinal.

Mark J. Terrill / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Japan's players celebrate a point against South Korea during their women's volleyball match. Japan went on to take the bronze medal.

IVAN ALVARADO / REUTERS

Aug. 11, 2012

American bronze medalist Georgia Gould competes in the women's cycling mountain bike race at Hadleigh Farm in Essex.

Christophe Ena / AP

Aug. 11, 2012

Adam Marosi of Hungary, left, and Nicola Benedetti of Italy compete during the fencing section of the men's modern pentathlon.

Kirsty Wigglesworth / AP

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Homeowner David Firth tries to beat back a brush fire heading towards his home at Bettas Road and Low Drive as wildfire burns Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012 in Cle Elum, Wash. The fire jumped the line they were trying to make but still stands after being sprayed with water trucks and further efforts to beat it back with the help of several neighbors volunteering. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Bettina Hansen) SEATTLE OUT, USA TODAY OUT, MAGAZINES OUT, TELEVISION OUT, NO SALES . MANDATORY CREDIT TO: BETTINA HANSEN/THE SEATTLE TIMES.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 16: Protesters gather outside the Ecuadorian Embassy, where Julian Assange, founder of Wikileaks is staying on August 16, 2012 in London, England. Mr Assange has been living inside Ecuador's London embassy since June 19, 2012 after requesting political asylum whilst facing extradition to Sweden to face allegations of sexual assault. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Julian Assange granted political asylum by Ecuador

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Chase Culp of Houston checks his clown makeup before the performance of Circus Smirkus on Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012 in Montpelier, Vt. Circus Smirkus, based in Greensboro, Vt., is an award-winning international youth circus founded to promote the skills, culture and traditions of the traveling circus.(AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

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News and feature images from around the world.

Cast member Charisma Carpenter poses at the premiere of 'The Expendables 2' at the Grauman's Chinese theatre in Hollywood, California August 15, 2012. The movie opens in the U.S. on August 17. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT)

Eye on entertainment

Charisma Carpenter, Chuck Norris, Lionel Richie, Joe Jonas, Nelly, Alice Cooper and other celebrities.

US President Barack Obama drinks a Guinness beer at The Dubliner pub on March 17, 2012 in Washington. Obama went to the bar to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. AFP PHOTO/Brendan SMIALOWSKI (Photo credit should read BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images)

Hoppy days are here again

President Obama is making clear his love for beer on the campaign trail as he attempts to ferment a coalition of the swilling.

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Montreal Washington, of Kansas City, pets the dog she adopted, Friday, Aug. 10, during 'Tackle Pet Homelessness' at the Kansas City animal shelter in Kansas City, Mo.. Washington plans on naming the pit bull, Alexandra. The shelter is at capacity and is offering a $25 adoption special for all dogs 25 pounds or more. For the month of August, all cats are 'name your own price' and kitten adoptions are $50. (AP Photo/The Kansas City Star, Allison Long)

Homeless and adopted dogs, sand kittens, snow leopards and more in animal views.

Amazing creatures from around the world.

LEWISBURG, WV - AUGUST 11: ( EDITORS NOTE: Image was created using the iPhone 4s with Snapseed's vintage filter) Two young boys sip a drink at the West Virginia State fair on August 11, 2012 in Lewisburg, West Virginia. People from across the region travel to the fair, which is celebrating its 88th year, and hosts various events including equestrian and livestock demonstrations along with a full compliment of carnival rides. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

iPhone snapshots at the West Virginia State Fair

An iPhone captures the fun at the West Virginia State Fair, in its 88th year. All images were created using the Snapseed photo-editing app&rsquo...

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