 CBC.ca | Douglas wins Olympic all-around; Raisman misses podium Boston Globe By John Powers LONDON â€" She was under strict coach's orders not to look at the scoreboard but she couldn't resist. “I peeked,†Gabrielle Douglas confessed. Only four times, though â€" after the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Douglas Shatters Glass Ceiling With Historic Win Douglas goes from raw to champ Golden Gabby: High-flying, bubbly gymnast eyes score, not history, as she wins ... |
 ABC News | Ryan Lochte 'pretty satisfied' about closing out 2nd Olympics with 5 medals Washington Post LONDON â€" Ryan Lochte said it was his time at the London Olympics. He'll have to wait until next time. The swimmer who speaks like a laid-back surfer concluded his third games with two golds, two silvers, one bronze and a fourth-place finish. Phelps to swim last individual Olympic race Tyler Clary Once and future Wolverine gets the best of nemesis Lochte at last Richard Deitsch: Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 3 |
 MiamiHerald.com | Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte raised the bar for each other MiamiHerald.com Gold medallist Michael Phelps (R) of the United States shakes hands Silver medallist Ryan Lochte of the United States on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 200m Individual Medley final on Day 6 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the ... Michael Phelps wins gold in 200-meter individual medley at London Olympics Phelps to swim last individual Olympic race Richard Deitsch: Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 3 |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte raised the bar for each other MiamiHerald.com By Linda Robertson That monster was his opposition, around the world and in Gainesville, athletes who had observed how successful, influential and rich a swimmer could be if he won a lot of medals. Ryan Lochte attempted to emulate Phelps at the London ... Fresh take: Phelps and Lochte have less than perfect Games, but take their ... Souhan: Phelps is pushing even as end nears Evening the Score With Lochte, Phelps Takes the Gold in Medley |
Sydney Morning Herald | Lochte wants what Phelps has, but Phelps wants it more Chicago Tribune LONDON â€" Every goofy smile Michael Phelps broke into spontaneously Thursday night after one of the most impressive victories of his legendary swimming career conveyed relief. "To do something no male has done in the sport is something," Phelps said ... Olympics 2012: Michael Phelps delivers a final reality check to Ryan Lochte 16th Gold for Phelps as Lochte Falls Short How should we react to Ryan Lochte? |
 Yahoo! Sports | Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte have less than perfect Games, but take their ... Yahoo! Sports Gold medallist Michael Phelps and silver medallist Ryan Lochte (Getty Images)LONDON â€" Michael Phelps stood behind the podium and leaned against the wall at the end of the Aquatics Centre, a faraway look in his eyes. He was about to receive his 20th ... Phelps back on top, beats Lochte in 200 IM Phelps Win Helps U.S. Take Olympic Games Medals Lead From China 2012 London Olympics: Ryan Lochte has five medals, and unfulfilled expectations |
 FOXSports.com | Team USA smashes records in rout FOXSports.com The US team had scored 100 points by the middle of the third quarter. It was that kind of night for the Americans. Don't miss any of the Olympics action from Thursday. VIEW PHOTOS They broke a few records, shattered others. They hardly missed. London Olympics: 5 things to take from Team USA's 156-73 win over Nigeria US men set Olympic records in historic win over Nigeria US men put on record-setting performance in rout of Nigeria |
 USA TODAY | US Men Beat Nigeria 156-73 in Olympic Basketball ABC News The US team had scored 100 points by the middle of the third quarter. It was that kind of night for the Americans. Two Olympic marks, several US records fell. Carmelo Anthony scored 37 points, dropping 10 of 12 3-pointers, and the Americans rewrote the ... USA hoops obliterates records in win over Nigeria Carmelo Anthony leads Team USA to rout over Nigera, largest margin of victory ... Anthony scores 37, US men's basketball team sets Olympic records in 156-73 ... |
 Yahoo! Sports (blog) | Bubba Watson bombs his way around Firestone, opens with 66 Yahoo! Sports (blog) By Jonathan Wall By Jonathan Wall | Devil Ball Golf â€" 1 hour 0 minutes ago Bubba Watson / Getty ImagesFirestone Country Club likely won't give players in this week's WGC-Bridgestone Invitational field a preview of the course conditions they'll see next ... Golf-Former shop assistant Slattery shines at Firestone Furyk races out to the lead at Firestone Jim Furyk takes lead after first round of WGC-Bridgestone Invitational 2012 |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Phelps flips script on Lochte with victory in the 200-meter IM SI.com With the win, Michael Phelps (top) became the first Olympian to win an individual event in three straight Games. LONDON -- Three thoughts off Thursday's swimming finals, where Michael Phelps evened the score with Ryan Lochte ... 1. Phelps wins 200 IM for 20th career Olympic medal Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte finish 1-2 in 200 IM Phelps back on top, beats Lochte in 200 IM |
 USA TODAY | Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte finish 1-2 in 200 IM USA TODAY LONDON â€" Michael Phelps has already taken a call from the president. Maybe the queen can ring him up today. Phelps made more history for himself Thursday by winning the 200-meter individual medley, the first time any man has won an individual event at ... Michael Phelps wins 200 IM for record 16th Olympic gold; Ryan Lochte takes silver Phelps wins showdown, 20th medal Michael Phelps wins another gold medal; Ryan Lochte wins silver |
 NEWS.com.au | Rebecca Soni sets world record in winning gold USA TODAY LONDON â€" Rebecca Soni lowered her own world record in winning the gold medal in the 200-meter breaststroke Thursday at the London Olympics. She won in 2:19.59, taking .01 seconds off the record she set one night earlier. Soni led from wire to wire, ... Soni sets another world record to win 200 breast American Soni Is First Repeat Winner in Swimming London Olympics: Rebecca Soni wins gold in world-record time |
 ABC News | Douglas Wins All-Around Title, Giving Her 2nd Gold ABC News Might be time to get Gabby Douglas a new nickname. Olympic champ might work. Known as "The Flying Squirrel," Douglas won the women's all-around title Thursday night, becoming the third straight American to win gymnastics' biggest prize. USA's Gabby Douglas takes gold in women's all-around Gabby Douglas wins all-around gold Read More Gabby Douglas of US wins all-around gymnastics title, giving her 2nd gold |
 ESPN | London Daily Updates ESPN LONDON -- You knew exactly where this discussion was headed because this is what we engage in obsessively now. We knew it was coming when Michael Phelps said he was going to compete in the 2012 London Summer Games and wind up winning more medals than ... Le Clos, Phelps top 100 fly heats at Olympics Michael Phelps: Best Olympian ever? Not all agree. OLYMPICS: Clary goes for gold in 200-meter backstroke |
 USA TODAY | USA's Kayla Harrison claims gold medal in judo USA TODAY LONDON â€" Kayla Harrison, a victim of sexual abuse as a teenager who found a healing home six years ago at a judo center in Massachusetts, Thursday became the first US judo player ever to win an Olympic gold medal. In the 172-pound final, Harrison beat ... Kayla Harrison wins judo gold for US London Olympics: Kayla Harrison gives US its first gold in judo Kayla Harrison makes history by winning US' first ever Olympic judo gold |
 New York Times | Richard Deitsch: SI's Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 2 SI.com Women's individual gymnastics and the final Michael Phelps-Ryan Lochte duel are some of the events to follow in London on Day 6. Ryan Lochte will have a busy Thursday as he swims in the 200 back and the 200 IM. LONDON -- Nadia. Mary Lou. Nastia. London Olympics: What to watch for on Thursday Phelps has 'pretty cool' phone conversation with Obama Le Clos, Phelps top 100 fly heats at Olympics |
 USA TODAY | Rafalca, owned by Mitt Romney's wife, makes Olympic debut USA TODAY LONDON â€" Rafalca, the 15-year-old dancing mare, made its debut here Thursday as part-owner Ann Romney cheered from the grandstand. With her husband, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, back home campaigning after a bumpy overseas tour on which ... Olympics-Equestrian-Romney horse and rider unfazed by hype Ann Romney to AP: “Thrilled to death†by Rafalca's performance at Olympic dressage Ann Romney's Horse Performs: Your Olympics Guide to Dressage |
 USA TODAY | Tiger Woods would love to qualify for 2016 Olympics USA TODAY By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY Tiger Woods would not mind being the guy standing on the podium with the national anthem playing. The superstar golfer says he'd have to qualify but he'd look forward to playing golf in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. WGC-Bridgestone Invitational 2012: TV Schedule, Tee Times, Parings For Thursday Scott returns to defend Bridgestone title After Collapse at British Open, a Title Defense in Ohio |
 New York Times | Today at the Olympics: Raisman goes for it in the all-around, Lochte-Phelps II Boston.com (blog) By Chad Finn, Boston.com Staff LONDON -- Welcome to Day 7 of competition, where some familiar names will be back in the spotlight ... Thursday's must-see event: Random thought: Comcast SportsNet New England must be feeling pretty good about the ... Record for Most Medals Still Holdsâ€"for Women Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte set for final Olympic showdown Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte Set For Final Olympics Swimming Showdown |
 Newsday | Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte set for final Olympic showdown Newsday Olympics Newsday > Sports Print Aa Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte set for final Olympic showdown Published: August 2, 2012 5:25 AM By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - It's time for Round 2 of Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte. Their first showdown of the London ... Phelps, Lochte ready to do it again Coe: Phelps not greatest Olympian Michael Phelps: A glittering career |
 USA TODAY | Coe: Phelps not greatest Olympian Boston.com LONDON â€" Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian with 19 medals. But the greatest? Not for Sebastian Coe. Coe, the two-time gold medalist in the 1500 meters and head of the London Games, is not ready to anoint Phelps as the supreme Olympian. Phelps, Lochte ready to do it again Michael Phelps: A glittering career PHELPS VS. LOCHTE II |
 The Hindu | Michael Phelps: A glittering career Washington Post Over the course of three Olympics, Michael Phelps has broken records that stood for decades on his way to become the most decorated Olympian in history. The Baltimore native took home his record 19th medal â€" and 15th gold â€" Tuesday as part of the 4x200 ... Phelps and Lochte to vie one more time Olympics' ready for prime time, Aug. 2 Coe: Phelps not best |
The Hindu | Phelps and Lochte to vie one more time Philadelphia Inquirer LONDON - Michael Phelps opened the defense of his title in the 200-meter individual medley at the London Games on Wednesday, hours after becoming the most-decorated Olympian ever with his 19th career medal. Phelps and Ryan Lochte will go head-to-head ... Olympics' ready for prime time, Aug. 2 Coe: Phelps not best Watch to watch today: Michael Phelps goes for No. 20 |
