REDEMPTION!

Yes, Michael Phelps was amazing. Yes, our gymnasts were stellar. Yes, all of our medalists --and other participants--are important and should be commended.

But there was one, and only one, gold medal I cared about...



And they earned it. Congratulations to the "Redeem Team" for sticking together, playing hard, and representing our country proudly and honorably--oh yeah, and that lovely new bling: