On This Day

The Cincinnati Reds retire Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench's #5 uniform.

Adidas announced a multiyear partnership with Major League Lacrosse's 2016 draft number one overall draft pick, midfielder Myles Jones.

Played at the Valhalla Golf Club, the 2014 PGA Championship was won by Rory McIlroy with -16 par.

Michael Phelps sets world record in the 400 metres individual medley swimming event at the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in China.

The NFL's American Bowl was played at Olympic Stadium in Canada, the Steelers with running back Barry Foster beat the Patriots.

The 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony was held at the Beijing National Stadium and was attended by more than 100 heads of state.

At AT&T Park in San Francisco, Giants slugger Barry Bonds hit his 756th career home run to break Hank Aaron's long-standing MLB record.

Scott Hatteberg of the Boston Red Sox became the first MLB player to hit into a triple play and hit a grand slam in the same game.

South African Oscar Pistorius is the first double-leg amputee to compete in Olympic history, he ran in the 400m at London 2012.

Chinese swimmer Sun Yang set a record time in the 1500 metres freestyle swimming race at the London Olympic Games.