Joe Student
This Day in Sports History — August 11
Here are just some of the notable sports moments that happened on August 11:
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:
Carli Lloyd Scores Two Goals as US Women Beat Japan 2-1 To Win Olympic Soccer Gold
Carli Lloyd scored two goals as the United States women’s soccer team beat Japan, 2-1, to win the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics on Thursday night in London.
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:
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:
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: