 The Associated Press | Get ready for the Bolt and Blake Show: Jamaicans hope to follow in Fraser ... Washington Post LONDON â€" There's been a whole lot of hype at the 2012 Summer Games about Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and the men's 100-meter final Sunday night. Yet Jamaica didn't need to wait for those two guys to resume the island nation's Olympic supremacy in sprint ... Usain Bolt through but Ryan Bailey runs 9.88 seconds Richard Deitsch: Daily Olympic Briefing: Aug. 5 |
 ABC News | Bolt, Blake Try to Add to Jamaica's Gold Tally ABC News There's been a whole lot of hype at the 2012 Summer Games about Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and the men's 100-meter final Sunday night. Yet Jamaica didn't need to wait for those two guys to resume the island nation's Olympic supremacy in sprint events. EYES ON LONDON: Electric night in 100-meter dash Usain Bolt may be the favourite but Tyson Gay will take some stopping in ... Men's 100 metres: The contenders |
 CBS News | Olympic finale: Phelps helps US win medley relay CBS News (AP) LONDON - Five things to know about Saturday, Day 8 of the London Olympics: -One last splash: Phelps grabs 22nd medal with US medley relay win. -Britannia you rock! An Olympic day to remember for the hosts. -Pistorius makes 400 semis in Olympic ... Why Phelps isn't lying: He's done Olympics: Serena Williams too shy to say hi to Michael Phelps? Phelps puts gold finish on unprecedented Olympic career |
 NBCNews.com | Old Glory flies high in London NBCNews.com Opinion: Serena Williams and the Bryan brothers win gold medals amid talk of the decline of American tennis. Dave Martin / AP CBT: This is really, really not a good season for UConn men's hoops. Serena Williams of the United States reacts during her ... U.S. flag falls during Serena Williams's gold-medal ceremony at Wimbledon (PHOTO) Williams Coasts to Gold, and a Career Golden Slam Williams leaves no doubt in winning first singles gold |
 The Independent | UFC on FOX: Live blog FOXSports.com Don't miss a second of the action of UFC on FOX: Shogun vs. Vera. Round 4 - Both fighters look totally exhausted. Vera with a big left elbow. Body kick from Vera lands clean. Rua goes for a takedown and gets the clinch, aiming a knee to the body and ... Lyoto Machida Knocks Out Ryan Bader: Immediate UFC on Fox 4 Fan Reaction UFC on Fox 4 Recap: Machida Destroys Bader, Granted Title Shot UFC On Fox 4 Results: Shogun Rua Stops Brandon Vera In The Fourth Round |
 Telegraph.co.uk | By Racking Up Medals, Phelps Broadened Scope of Swimming and Competitors New York Times LONDON â€" One by one, his rivals formed a handshake line behind the blocks at the London Aquatics Centre and paid homage to Michael Phelps, the lord of the Olympic rings. In his racing finale on Saturday night, as a member of the United States men's ... Olympic Daily News - Saturday, August 4 AP PHOTOS: A Look at Michael Phelps' Olympic Glory Phelps exits with another gold; 'Blade Runner' makes Olympic debut; Britannia ... |
 USA TODAY | Michael Phelps golden one last time in London Olympics USA TODAY LONDON â€" Michael Phelps sat in the warm-down pool after the final race of his Olympic career and thanked his coach, Bob Bowman, for making him the greatest swimmer of all time. "That's not fair," Bowman said. "What's not fair about it?" Phelps said. By Racking Up Medals, Phelps Broadened Scope of Swimming and Competitors Column: Phelps says he's finished taking directions from line at bottom of ... Olympic finale: Phelps helps US win medley relay |
 San Francisco Chronicle | Phelps collects 18th gold medal in final race San Francisco Chronicle LONDON (AP) â€" As if 22 medal ceremonies over the last three Olympics weren't enough, Michael Phelps was summoned back to the pool deck for one more accolade. This time, he received a trophy rather than a medal, an award that sought to sum up a career ... Scott Fowler: Phelps' golden career comes to an end Phelps ends career with gold in medley relay Highlights of Day 8 of the London Olympics |
 The Guardian | Phelps collects 18th gold medal in final race of Olympic career Fox News LONDON â€" The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest. Michael Phelps headed into the retirement the only way imaginable -- with another gold medal. Reclaiming the lead with his trademark butterfly stroke, the one seen in his Olympic ... Michael Phelps ends career with gold as US men win medley relay Phelps collects 18th gold medal in final race With Relay Victory in His Final Race, Phelps Claims 18th Gold |
 ABC News | Phelps Collects 18th Gold Medal in Final Race ABC News The finale was a formality, more a coronation than a contest. Michael Phelps headed into the retirement the only way imaginable â€" with another gold medal. Reclaiming the lead with his trademark butterfly stroke, the one seen in his Olympic debut as a ... Michael Phelps ends career with gold as US men win medley relay Michael Phelps golden one last time in London Olympics Michael Phelps powers 4x100-meter medley relay to one last gold medal |
 USA TODAY | With Relay Victory in His Final Race, Phelps Claims 18th Gold New York Times LONDON â€" Michael Phelps stepped out of an Olympic pool for the final time on Saturday night, but not before earning one last gold medal. Phelps swam the butterfly leg as the United States won the 400 medley relay at the London Aquatic Centre. Phelps Collects 18th Gold Medal in Final Race Phelps, Grevers golden again in 400 medley relay Michael Phelps golden one last time in London Olympics |
 IBNLive.com | Jon Wertheim: Focused Serena dominant in gold medal victory over Sharapova SI.com In her six Olympic matches, Serena Williams lost a mere 17 games on her way to a gold medal. WIMBLEDON, England -- The final match of the women's Olympic tennis event barely spanned an hour. So there was precious little time to impart lessons. Serena Williams breezes to gold on high-flying day for Americans Flag mishap doesn't dampen Serena Williams' golden moment at London Olympics Serena Williams completes career Golden Slam by beating Maria Sharapova for ... |
 New York Times | Serena Williams completes career Golden Slam by beating Maria Sharapova for ... Washington Post WIMBLEDON, England â€" As Serena Williams stood atop the medal podium, her career Golden Slam complete thanks to an Olympic rout, the gusty wind on Centre Court blew the US flag off its pole midway through the national anthem. Williams Coasts to Gold, and Career Golden Slam Maria Sharapova looks for silver lining after blowout loss Focused Serena dominant in gold medal victory over Sharapova |
 NBCNews.com | US barely beats Lithuania, 99-94, in men's basketball Los Angeles Times LONDON -- The US never longed so much for Nigeria. The men's basketball team came closer to crashing than creating more Olympic records, finally pushing past Lithuania for a 99-94 victory in a preliminary game Saturday at Olympic Park basketball arena. US hoops team tops Lithuania 99-94 In a Close Game, the United States Beats Lithuania US men's Olympic basketball team survives toughest test, beats Lithuania 99-94 |
New York Times | London Olympics: Serena Williams easily wins gold medal Los Angeles Times LONDON -- Serena Williams, the newly minted gold medalist, did a little dance after almost winning at love. That's what winning the Olympics and another Wimbledon in less than a month will do. Williams served three aces in the opening game and rarely ... Serena Williams routs Maria Sharapova for Olympic gold Serena Williams completes career Golden Slam by beating Maria Sharapova for ... Live: Williams Dominates to Win Gold |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Oscar Pistorius makes historic start in Olympics; Bolt, Blake cruise in 100 ... Washington Post LONDON â€" It was only a morning 400-meter heat but Oscar Pistorius took a giant stride into Olympic history just by starting Saturday, becoming the first double-amputee runner to compete. If there was any other morning event to match that for ... Pistorius Advances to 400-Meter Semifinals London Olympics: Oscar Pistorius advances to 400-meter semifinals South African receives massive ovation from 80000 at London's Olympic Stadium |
 The Hindu | Bolt advances to 100 semifinals FOXSports.com Olympic stars are squarely in the spotlight as Olympics hit their second week. STAR TRACKER. In his first appearance at the London Olympics, Usain Bolt did what he had to do to advance to the 100-meter semifinals, overcoming a slow start to win his ... Jamaican Usain Bolt starts slow, advances to 100 semifinals EYES ON LONDON: Bolt and Blake cruise to wins, Pistorius makes history Olympics-Athletics-Bolt cruises after stutter, Pistorius joy |
 ABC News | Pistorius makes it to 400-m. semifinals CBS News LONDON (AP) - It began with a smile at the starting line. Moments later, Oscar Pistorius took off and the click-click-clicking of carbon on the ground was all but drowned out by the 80000 fans on hand to watch him make history Saturday. Oscar Pistorius into semis of 400m Olympics-Pistorius makes history on Olympic Super Saturday 'Blade Runner' Makes His Olympic Debut |
 Newsday | Michael Phelps to swim last race of career today Newsday Olympics Newsday > Sports Print Aa Michael Phelps to swim last race of career today Published: August 4, 2012 7:03 AM By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON - An era of unprecedented sporting domination comes to an end at the London Olympics on Saturday, ... Pistorius makes history on Olympic Super Saturday Missy Franklin Wants to Swim in College, Put Off Endorsement Fortunes Olympics-Games welcome Bolt, say goodbye to Phelps |
 TIME | Olympics-Games welcome Bolt, say goodbye to Phelps Reuters (Adds Pistorius and details on cycling) * Heats of 100 metres begin, all eyes on Bolt * Phelps joins US team in 4x100 medley in last pool action * US tops medals table ahead of China, South Korea By Mark Trevelyan LONDON, Aug 4 (Reuters) - The world's ... Games welcome Bolt, say goodbye to Phelps Bolt, Blake take to track as Phelps leaves pool A night of Phelps and the future |
 NBCNews.com (blog) | Phelps doubles up on three-peats with win in 100m butterfly NBCNews.com (blog) Michael Phelps closes out his individual events with a gold medal in the men's 100m butterfly, rallying from seventh place at the turn. It marks his 21st career Olympic medal. Once again, just as in Beijing four years ago, Michael Phelps was seventh ... 2012 London Olympics: Missy Franklin sets record, Phelps wins again, Federer ... Franklin's sunny outlook on life End of an era: Michael Phelps swims his last Olympic race before retirement |
 San Francisco Chronicle | Franklin's sunny outlook on life San Francisco Chronicle London -- Missy Franklin blew off the Great Phelps. "Advice?" Franklin said to Michael Phelps, but not in words. "Nah, I'm good, dude." Before the swimming started in London, Phelps said he had reached out to Franklin, offering her advice on handling ... 2012 London Olympics: Missy Franklin sets record, Phelps wins again, Federer ... Mark Kiszla: Colorado's Missy Franklin shatters world record for third gold medal Next greatest generation? Missy Franklin, Katie Ledecky triumph in Olympic ... |
 USA TODAY | Phelps, Franklin lead U.S. in pool San Francisco Chronicle London -- Michael Phelps is turning his final Olympics into a victory lap, and don't fret about American swimming after he's gone. Led by two high schoolers, the post-Phelps era will be in very good hands. In what amounted to a symbolic changing of the ... Mark Kiszla: Colorado's Missy Franklin shatters world record for third gold medal Phelps Looks to Close Career With 18th Gold Medal Olympics: Michael Phelps shows once more why he's the gold standard in swimming |
