Joe Student
This Day in Sports History — August 14
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 14:
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 16 — US Captures Most Overall Medals As London Games End
The 2012 Summer Olympics came to a close in London on Sunday with the United States adding two more gold medals to bring its Olympic-high total to 46. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights:
This Day in Sports History — August 13
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 13:
US Women’s Basketball Team Routs France, 86-50, to Win Fifth Straight Olympic Gold Medal
Candace Parker scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, as the United States women’s basketball team soundly defeated France, 86-50, on Saturday night to win the gold medal game at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
2012 Summer Olympics Recap: Day 13 — US Wins 5 Gold Medals
The United States won nine medals, including five golds, to take a commanding lead in the overall medal count at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London on Thursday. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights:
This Day in Sports History — August 10
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 10:
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:
Sports Birthdays for August 9 — Deion Sanders and More
Here are some of the people in the sports world celebrating birthdays on August 9:
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:
This Day in Sports History — August 8
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 8: