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Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro Wind Down

U.S. gymnast Simone Biles has been chosen by her fellow U.S. athletes to carry the American flag in Sunday's Olympic closing ceremony. Biles, who took four gold medals and a bronze in this year's competition, called the decision "an incredible honor." The final day of the Olympics Sunday featured 12 gold medal events, including men's basketball. The U.S. team easily coasted to gold in that matchup against Serbia, winning 96-66. It is the U.S. team's third...

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