The United States won its first gold medal in women's water polo, getting five goals from Maggie Steffens and a sterling performance from goalkeeper Betsey Armstrong to cruise to an 8-5 win against Spain on Thursday. The Americans overpowered a young Spanish team at both ends of the pool to lead 5-2 by halftime. "I am speechless. It still hasn't sunk in," U.S. captain Brenda Villa said. "I can't describe it. It's the end of a journey, and I got my fairytale ending." Read more: http://espn.go.com/olympics/summer/...ns-us-women-claim-first-gold-medal-water-polo
