In perhaps the best Olympic performance since Michael Phelps swam to eight gold medals the week before, Jamaica’s Usain Bolt bolted his way to history in the 100- and 200-meter sprints, setting new world records in each event. After dominating the 100-meter race earlier in the week with a world-record time of 9.69 seconds his encore was even more impressive. Absolutely burning up the track, Bolt beat former 200-meter world-record holder Michael Johnson’s record by turning in a time of 19.30. He is the first man since Carl Lewis of the United States to sweep the two events.

A few weeks into the second half of the season, the Orem Owlz have let everyone else know who is the boss in the Pioneer League. After falling behind in the standings early, the Owlz have ripped off 14 consecutive wins to regain first place. The winning streak is a franchise best and has the Owlz rolling as the playoffs near. After winning the Pioneer League championship in three of the last four years, Orem is the team to beat when September rolls around.

Former UV pitcher Kam Mickolio was called up to Major League Baseball by the Baltimore Orioles last week and with his first appearance will become the first UVU player to play in a big-league game.