Japan beats 3-time champ U.S. to claim softball gold

Japan beats 3-time champ U.S. to claim softball gold

BEIJING, China - Softball players from Japan, the United States and Australia pose for photos after the medal ceremony for the softball event of the Beijing Games at the Fengtai Sports Center Softball Field Aug. 21. Japan won the gold medal, the United States the silver and Australia the bronze. (Kyodo)

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