2007 — Michael Rasmussen, the leader of the Tour de France, is removed from the race by his Rabobank team after winning the 16th stage. Rasmussen is sent home for violating (the team’s) internal rules ...

USC basketball star freshman Alijah Arenas will miss at least the next six-to-eight months after a serious knee injury.

1994 — On the night the baseball players set an Aug. 12 strike date, Kenny Rogers of the Texas Rangers pitched a perfect game for a 4-0 victory over California. 2004 — Troy Percival recorded his 300th ...