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U.S. Olympic women's volleyball team loses to Brazil in finals

Members of the USA women's volleyball team walk

Photo credit: AP | Members of the USA women's volleyball team walk off the court after losing a set to Brazil during the gold medal match at the 2012 Summer Olympics. (August 11, 2012)

LONDON -- Destinee wasn't enough.

Brazil denied the United States its first Olympic gold medal in women's volleyball yesterday in a 3-1 upset that had the Brazilians turning somersaults on the court and some American players sobbing.

It was the first loss for the U.S. at the tournament and the second straight gold medal for Brazil. American star Destinee Hooker, the second-best scorer...

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