The date August 7, 2016 will always be remembered as special, with the Rio Olympics featuring a sensational night of ...

Aug. 12 1876 — Madeleine wins two straight heats over Canada’s Countess of Dufferin to defend the America’s Cup. 1936 — Rosalind, driven by Ben White, wins the Hambletonian Stakes in straight heats.

The United States, which had a frustrating swim world championships, ended on a high note Sunday with a world record in the women’s 4×100 medley relay in the last event of the eight-day championships.

Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte were among those to call out a slow start at the world championships in Singapore. The sky isn’t falling but L.A. looms large.Cha ...

Summer McIntosh won her fourth gold medal of the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore with a dominant performance in the ...

Katie Ledecky and her female teammates led Team USA to success at the swimming world championships in Singapore, despite challenges including a gastroenteritis outbreak. While the women excelled, ...

Katie Ledecky's sustained brilliance and a late gold-rush by her female teammates added gloss to an underwhelming campaign ...

Katie Ledecky's sustained brilliance and a late gold-rush by her female teammates added gloss to an underwhelming campaign ...

Katie Ledecky won her seventh world title in the 800 meter freestyle on Saturday, Aug. 2 at swimming's world championships, ...