Volleyball: Italian men defeat U.S. and seek first gold

Italy’s men’s volleyball team put an end to a U.S. winning streak and ousted the Americans from the Rio Games in a five-set battle on Friday to go through to the final seeking their first Olympic gold medal.

Italy beat the United States 30-28 26-28 9-25 25-22 15-9 and will face defending gold medalists Russia or defending silver medalists Brazil on Sunday.

Current Olympic champions Russia play Brazil later on Friday.

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