Sports
USA favored to top medal count in Paris
The United States is projected to win 123 medals overall — 37 gold, 34 silver and 52 bronze. China is forecast to win 87 overall — 36 gold, 29 silver and 22 bronze.
This forecast is done by Nielsen's Gracenote Sports, which supplies statistical analysis for sports leagues around the world. It also tracks major competitions involving Olympic sports leading up to the Games.