Michael Phelps breaks Olympic record with 4x200m freestyle gold

Michael Phelps won a record 19th Olympic medal as

he helped the US team to gold in the 4x200m freestyle relay.

It means Phelps also picked up his 15th gold medal as he swam the anchor leg to complete a winning time of six minutes 59.70 seconds ahead of France in second and China in third.
Ryan Lochte put the US team in total control with a blistering first leg and they barely lost their advantage.
Phelps overtakes gymnast Larisa Latynina who has 18 medals

Shiwen wins second Olympic gold

China's Ye Shiwen wins her second gold medal of the Olympics with victory in the 200m individual medley.

Pienaar completes Everton return

Steven Pienaar completes his permanent transfer back to Everton for £4.5m after his loan from Tottenham.

Controversy over Man Utd share sale

Manchester United's pile of debt forces the club's owners into a controversial share sale that has met with a mixed reaction among fans and investors.

Team GB identify key Uruguay trio

Great Britain midfielder Tom Cleverley targets a trio of Uruguay players his team must stop in their crucial match on Wednesday.

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