U.S. women's volleyball beats France, reaches knockouts
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The United States swept France on the final day of pool play Sunday at South Paris Arena to advance to the quarterfinals of the Olympic women's volleyball tournament.
The American team eked out three narrow set victories -- 29-27, 29-27, 25-20 -- to win its second match in Pool A action and finish second in the group. The U.S. are trying to repeat as gold medalists after winn