Events in Sport
World Record
Aug 2 Michael Phelps ends the World Swimming Championships in Rome with his 5th gold medal as part of the US 4x100m medley relay team that recorded the 43rd world record of the controversial meet
Michael Phelps
- Aug 15 12th Athletics World Championships open at Berlin, Germany
Event of Interest
Aug 16 PGA Championship, Hazeltine National GC: Yang Yong-eun of South Korea wins his first major title by 3 strokes from Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods
Event of Interest
Aug 16 12th Athletics World Championships: Usain Bolt wins 100m
Usain Bolt
- Aug 20 12th Athletics World Championships: Usain Bolt wins 200m
- Aug 23 Solheim Cup Women's Golf, Rich Harvest Farms: US wins 3rd consecutive Cup 16-12; win 8 of 12 singles to dominate final day
Event of Interest
Aug 29 Cristiano Ronaldo makes his debut for Real Madrid, scoring a penalty in their 3-2 win over Deportivo La Coruña
Cristiano Ronaldo
Weddings in Sport
Wedding of Interest
Aug 29 Retired Denver Bronco's quarterback John Elway (49) weds former Oakland Raiders cheerleader Paige Green
John Elway