Daily Snapshot: August 24

The Bird's Nest will play host to the closing ceremonies on Aug. 24. (Reuters)
STAR ATTRACTIONS: The final day brings plenty of action from the boxing ring and the passing of the Olympic torch to London, host of the 2012 Games.
NBC and NBC HD
Noon-4 p.m. Boxing - Six Gold Medal Finals; Men's Water Polo Gold Medal Match; Gymnastics - Rhythmic Group Gold Medal Final; 7-11 p.m. Men's Volleyball Gold Medal Match; Closing Ceremony
CNBC and CNBC HD
Midnight-2 a.m. Men's Basketball Bronze Medal Game (LIVE)
USA and USA HD
5-11 a.m. Men's Basketball Gold Medal Final Game (re-air); Men's Volleyball Bronze Medal Match; Men's Water Polo Bronze Medal Match; Men's Handball Gold Medal Game - Men's Marathon
TELEMUNDO
4 a.m.-1 p.m. Track & Field Gold Medal Finals and Men's Marathon; Men's Basketball Gold Medal Game; Men's Diving - Platform Gold Medal Final; Boxing Gold Medal Finals; Midnight-1 a.m. TBA
UNIVERSAL HD 24-hour MSNBC, & CNBC HD
Simulcasts and Coverage
NBC OLYMPIC BASKETBALL CHANNEL
Midnight-Noon Men's Gold Medal Game
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Look for contributions from the following Globe Staffers in Beijing:
- John Powers
- Shira Springer
- Bob Ryan
- Marc J. Spears
- Gregory Lee
- Scott LaPierre
- Patricia Wen





