‘Member: It’s Three Down For Michael Phelps.

12 August 2008, 9:00 AM. By Alejandro de la Cruz

Men’s 200 Meter: All Michael Phelps needed was another victory against seven other world-class swimmers from across the globe. Instead, he crushed the world record in the 200 Meter freestyle by a second and beat out every other opponent by two. That’s three gold medals down, six more to go. [Yahoo]

MLB: The Yankees better start charging full speed ahead if they want to make it to the playoffs. Minnesota’s Glen Perkins pitched eight shutout innings, stunning the Yanks into submission. Minnesota 4, NY Yanks 0. [ESPN]
Men’s Gymnastics: There was no surprise from the crowd when China was gold in the Men’s Gymnastics competition, but the US shocked many as they pulled away the bronze medal. Japan finished with the silver. [SI]

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