The best photos from the week in sports: 8/5 - 8/12

Incredible sights and performances from the Summer Olympics dominated the past week in sports, with the United States medaling several times in both gymnastics and swimming.

Football also mercifully returned to our lives, with preseason games beginning this week.

Click through the slideshow above to see the best shots from all of these events and more, and be sure to check back next weekend to see our selection of the best photos from the coming days.