Happy Birthday and a spot in the semis for Walsh Jennings (Yahoo Sports)

NBA stars came out to cheer for her. ”It’s a unique experience, and I loved it,” the three-time gold medalist said after she and April Ross beat Australia 21-14, 21-16 to move two wins from her fourth Olympic title. The other women’s semifinal match will feature Germany and the top-seeded Brazilian team of Larissa and Talita.