Joe Student
This Weekend in Sports: Summer Olympics, UFC 150 and the PGA Championship
The 2012 Summer Olympics, a UFC rematch and the PGA Tour’s last major of 2012 highlight the upcoming TV sports calendar. Here’s what to watch this weekend:
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 12 — Allyson Felix Wins Gold as US Track Team Nabs 7 Medals
Led by seven medals from its track athletes, the United States ran past China into the lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Wednesday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights:
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 11 — Aly Raisman Wins Two More Gymnastics Medals
American gymnast Aly Raisman added to the US medal total at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Tuesday, while China widened its lead in the overall medal count. Here’s a recap of the day’s events:
Sports Birthdays for August 8 — Roger Federer and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on August 8:
This Day in Sports History — August 8
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 8:
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 10 — US Women’s Soccer Team Advances on Alex Morgan’s Late Goal
Though it was a light day for medals, there was still plenty of drama at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Monday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action:
Sports Birthdays for August 7 — Sidney Crosby and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on August 7:
This Day in Sports History — August 7
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 7:
Weekly MLB Report: Miguel Cabrera’s Walk-Off Homer Gives Detroit Tigers Fourth Straight Win
No major league team is hotter than the Detroit Tigers, who capped the weekend with a come-from-behind victory. Here’s what’s happening in Major League Baseball:
Lightning Strike at Pocono NASCAR Race Kills 1 Fan, Injures 9 Others
A lightning strike in a parking lot outside a NASCAR race at Pocono Raceway on Sunday killed one fan and injured nine others, race officials said.
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 9 — Usain Bolt Wins Gold Again in 100 Meters
The spotlight turned to the track and field events at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Sunday. Here’s a recap of the day’s action:
Sports Birthdays for August 6 — David Robinson and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on August 6:
This Day in Sports History — August 6
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 6:
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 8 — Michael Phelps Wins 18th Olympic Gold Medal in Final Race
Michael Phelps extended his record as the Olympics’ most decorated athlete in London on Saturday, while the host country had its best night yet. Here’s a recap of the day’s events:
This Day in Sports History — August 5
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 5:
Sports Birthdays for August 5 — Lolo Jones and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on August 5:
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 7 — Michael Phelps Wins 17th Career Gold Medal In His Last Individual Race
US swimmers Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin added to their impressive medal collections on Friday at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Here’s a recap of the day’s action from the London Games:
Sports Birthdays for August 4 — Roger Clemens and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on August 4:
This Day in Sports History — August 4
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 4:
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 6 — Michael Phelps beats Ryan Lochte in 200 IM; Gabby Douglas Wins All-Around Gold
The United States won six gold medals on Thursday to jump ahead of China in the overall medal count. Here’s Thursday’s Olympic Games’ recap: