ON THE WEB

For complete coverage of the Sydney Olympics, including audio commentary from Times columnist Bill Plaschke, photo galleries and up-to-the-minute stories and results, go to https://fold6.site./olympics.

Among stories that will be available this morning from Sydney:

* Softball, gold-medal game

* Soccer, men’s semifinals

* Women’s volleyball, quarterfinals

* Greco-Roman wrestling, finals

STARS

* Cathy Freeman, Australia--Final torch-bearer won the women’s 400 meters in 49.11 seconds.

* Michael Johnson, U.S.--Became the first man to win two gold medals in the 400 meters.

* Lisa Fernandez, U.S.--Struck out 13 and gave up only one hit against nemesis Australia as U.S. won, 1-0, to reach softball gold-medal game.

* Vince Carter, U.S.--Had a spectacular dunk in a 106-94 victory over France, the second close call for the U.S. basketball team in three games.