Olympics: Australia takes early lead against US; Day 1 of swimming

paris — Australia took the lead in its swimming showdown against the United States at the Paris Olympics by claiming two of three gold medals on the first full day of competition.  Ariarne Titmus turned one of the most anticipated races of the Games into a blowout when she left Katie Ledecky in her wake at La Defense Arena. Titmus led from start to finish in the 400-meter freestyle Saturday night.  The Australian star known as "The Terminator" handed Ledecky a second straight Olympic defeat in...