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Come from behind victories, close game nail biters, London has been full of ups and downs, and this week will be no different. The semi-finals in women's soccer kicks off today, and a trip to the finals and the FIFA World Cup rematch hangs in the balance for Japan and America. Allyson Felix looks to make a comeback in the 200m after taking the L in the 100m.
The 2012 Games has not disappointed so far, and as the competition continues, Complex is here as always, giving you the 5 Best Olympic Events to Watch Today.
Women's 100m Hurdles
Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest: Lolo Jones
Time: 5:05 a.m.
Why You Should Watch: Lolo Jones is on a quest for redemption after stumbling over a hurdle in the Beijing games. She may not be favored to win the gold in London, but you'll watch anyway, right?
Women's 200m-Round One
Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest: Allyson Felix
Time: 2:20 p.m.
Why You Should Watch: Allyson Felix is back on the starting blocks after coming in fifth in Saturday's 100m final. Competing against her old foe Veronica Campbell Brown for the second time in two days, Felix is looking to overcome Brown and take the gold in London after coming in second to her in Beijing.
Men's Basketball: USA vs Argentina
Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest: USA
Time: 5:15 p.m.
Why You Should Watch: Bouncing back from a close win over Lithuania, Team USA takes on Argentina, who is ranked second in group A behind the Americans. Coming off of a loss to to France, Argentina looks to get back on track. Argentina is a tougher opponent than the Lithuanians, and Team USA can't let this one get close because LeBron might not be able to power them to victory this time.
Women's Soccer: Japan vs France
Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest: Japan
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Why You Should Watch: Coming off of their win over top ranked Brazil, Japan is now two wins away from winning back-to-back major competitions after winning last year's World Cup. The Japanese may be looking ahead to a possible matchup with the US in the final. One step at a time though. France is no push over; coming from behind to beat medal favorite Sweden, France is looking for its first Olympic medal in women's soccer.
Women's Soccer: USA vs Canada
Team(s)/Athlete(s) of Interest: USA
Time: 2:45 p.m.
Why You Should Watch: Marching into the semis after shutting out New Zealand 2-0 on Friday, the Americans are on pace to reach the finals and defend their gold medal. Their last matches were not against heavy scoring opponents with Korea playing a defensive game and New Zealand playing for long balls. Team USA now faces a team that leans on offense in Canada with premier forward Christine Sinclair, who has 140 international goals scored.
