Phelps claims two wins at U.S. nationals
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Phelps to swim in Montreal this weekend
Michael Phelps will swim in Montreal this weekend in his final tuneup before next month's U.S. championships in Indianapolis.
Phelps signs endorsement deal with H2O Audio
The sound of music has Michael Phelps back in the endorsement business, just months after a tabloid photo of him holding a bong caused the loss of one sponsor and earned him a three-month suspension from USA Swimming.
Phelps loses in two finals at Santa Clara International GP
Two races, two losses for Michael Phelps. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist was beaten in the 100-meter freestyle and 100 backstroke Sunday night at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix. Phelps, who lives in Fells Point, finished...
Phelps and his bulldog featured in new kids book
Michael Phelps, children's book author? Yes, the 14-time Olympic gold medalist has a new book in stores titled How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals. It features illustrations by...
Sports Digest: Phelps edges Cochrane, wins 400 free at Santa Clara GP
Michael Phelps held off a late charge by his rivals to win the 400-meter freestyle at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix. Phelps, who lives in Fells Point, cruised to an early lead in the final, but he had to dig in over the...
Meissner ready to rebound after tough season
Bel Air native set to compete in two Grand Prix events this fall
Sports Digest: Menchov tumbles, gets up to win Giro; Armstrong 12th
Denis Menchov won the Giro d'Italia despite falling in the final half-mile. The Russian lost control on rain-slicked cobblestones and slid for about 10 yards. He got right back up, ran ahead to his bike but then opted to take a spare bike provided by his team car. Menchov entered the final stage -...
Sports Digest: Back in form, Gay runs 3rd-fastest 200 ever
Tyson Gay, the reigning world champion, ran the third-fastest time ever in the 200 meters in winning in 19.58 seconds at the Reebok Grand Prix on Saturday in New York. The only faster times are Usain Bolt's world record last year of 19.30 and Michael Johnson's 19.32 in 1996. It was in the 200 at...
Sports Digest: Menchov set to clinch Giro victory in time trial
Russian Denis Menchov added two seconds to his overall lead at the Giro d'Italia in the next-to-last stage in Anagni. He finished ahead of Danilo Di Luca in a mid-race sprint and leads the Italian by 20 seconds entering today's final time trial in Rome. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance...
Sports Digest: Former Hoff coach Yetter named Auburn assistant
Paul Yetter, who worked at North Baltimore Aquatic Club since 2001 and was an assistant coach with the 2008 U.S. women's Olympic team, has been named an assistant coach with the Auburn swimming and diving program. At NBAC, Yetter coached Katie Hoff, who during the 2007-08 season set 11 American...
