FRIDAY IN ATLANTA : TODAY'S BEST BETS.

DASHING FOR GOLD: All six U.S. sprinters have advanced to the semifinals in the men's and women's 100 meters, including Gail Devers of Van Nuys, the defending women's champion whose 10.92 was Friday's fastest qualifying time. UCLA's NCAA champion Ato Boldon, representing Trinidad & Tobago, also will run in the men's semifinals.

FINAL BID FOR JJK? Jackie Joyner-Kersee opens her bid for a third consecutive Olympic gold record in the heptathlon, an event in which she has held the world record for 10 years.

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Photo: (1-2--color) HIGHLIGHTS & LOWLIGHTS

(1--co lor) U.S. MEDAL CHANCES SUNK: Jesus Rollan made a series of spectacular saves to lead Spain to a 5-4 victory over the U.S., ending the Americans' medal hopes in water polo. The U.S., held to one goal until the final four minutes, can finish no better than fifth. Four years ago in Barcelona, the Americans were fourth. Spain, which advances to the semifinals, won the silver medal 1992.Page 5.

(2--color) NOT PERFECT ENOUGH: UCLA's Lisa Fernandez lost a perfect game and the U.S. softball team lost just its second game in the past 10 years when Joanne Brown's two-run home run in the 10th inning enabled Australia to upset the Americans 2-1. A run that would have made the U.S. a winner in regulation play was disallowed when Dani Tyler was called out for not touching home after hitting a solo homer in the fifth inning. Page 3.

Chart: MEDAL COUNT