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Today in Sports - Michael Phelps wins 7th gold medal at Beijing Games, ties most ever at Olympics

Michael Phelps matched Mark Spitz’s 1972 record by winning seven gold medals in a single Olympics, highlighting his dominant performance at the 2008 Beijing Games.

  • On August 16, 1920, Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman was struck in the head by a pitch from New York's Carl Mays during the fifth inning.
  • Chapman suffered a fractured skull from the hit and died the next day, marking the only fatality on the field in major league history.
  • In tennis, the Davis Cup underwent a radical makeover starting in 2019, replacing traditional ties with an 18-team season-ending tournament at a neutral site.
  • Golfers recently made history as 27-year-old Australian Jason Day won a record-setting PGA Championship at 20-under 268, beating Jordan Spieth by three shots for his first major title.
  • These events highlight significant shifts and milestones in sports, from tragic on-field accidents to historic tournament reforms and groundbreaking athletic achievements.
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