There is still nothing to separate the USA and France in the women's Basketball competition, as they kept up their unbeaten runs on Day 9 - while there was also progress for Czech Republic.
Day 9 at the London 2012 Games saw the women's Handball preliminary stages reach a climax, with the battle for supremacy in Group A providing the highlight.
Spain edged a tense Group B clash 25-24 in the women's Handball which sent them through to the quarter-finals and Sweden crashing out, while Norway followed them into the last eight on Day 7 at the Copper Box.
The quarter-finals of the women's Basketball competition are starting to take shape after several of the big guns booked their place in the last eight on Day 5.
The Copper Box witnessed a day of thrilling Handball action in the women's tournament as Norway and Republic of Korea set the tone, before Spain and others followed suit.
France overcame Australia 74-70 after overtime to move a step closer to a quarter-final place in the women's Basketball competition at London 2012, but there was disappointment for Team GB.
Day 3 saw Brazil's women underline their credentials for a potential medal in the Handball, while Republic of Korea and France also continued their strong start.
