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Phelps back in China for endorsements

Michael Phelps is back where he made Olympic history.

Auburn swimming coach diagnosed with brain tumor

Auburn's men's and women's head swimming and diving coach, Richard Quick, has been diagnosed with an inoperable cancerous brain tumor.

6 more world records set at short-course event

Six more world records were set Sunday at the European short-course championships, bringing the total to 16 at the four-day event.

France sets world record in 4x50 freestyle relay

France set a world record in the men's 4x50-meter freestyle relay at the European short-course championships, breaking the mark it set in an earlier heat.

Donets sets world record in 100 backstroke

Stanislav Donets of Russia set a world record in the men's 100-meter backstroke at the European short-course championships.

France sets world record in 4x50 freestyle relay

France set a new world record Sunday in the men's 4x50-meter freestyle relay at the European short-course championships.

Leveaux sets world record in 50 butterfly

Amaury Leveaux of France set a world record Sunday in the men's 50-meter butterfly — his fourth at the European short-course championships and fifth in nine days.

Italian men's relay team sets 2 short-course marks

Four world records were broken at the European short-course championships on Thursday, with the Italian men's 200-meter medley relay team setting two on its way to winning gold.

Leveaux sets short-course record in 50 freestyle

Amaury Leveaux of France set a world record Thursday in the 50-meter freestyle at the European short-course championships, finishing the semifinal in 20.48 seconds.

Russians men's 4x50m relay team sets world record

Russia's men's relay 4 x 50 meters medley team has set a new world record in qualifying at the European short-course swimming championships.

Bernard sets short-course world record in 100 free

Alain Bernard has set a world record in the short-course 100-meter freestyle at the French swimming championships.

Texas swimmer sets US record in 200-yard free

University of Texas swimmer Dave Walters set an American record in the 200-yard freestyle at the Texas Invitational swim meet in Austin, breaking the record set by Michael Phelps.

Lochte off to hot start at US Short Course

With little training, Olympic star Ryan Lochte got off to a blazing start at the U.S. Short Course Nationals with a victory in the 200-yard individual medley Thursday night.

Cancer-stricken swimmer on comeback trail

Eric Shanteau looks as healthy as any other swimmer on deck at the Georgia Tech Aquatic Center.

After enjoying moment in sun, Lochte back in pool

With a demeanor best suited for a surfboard, Ryan Lochte always sounds a bit detached from the realities of life.

Phelps 'had nothing left' before winning 7th gold

After winning his sixth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics, Michael Phelps feared he wouldn't be strong enough to win his seventh.

Australian swimmer D'Arcy pleads guilty to assault

Nick D'Arcy pleaded guilty to assaulting a fellow swimmer in a nightclub, an attack that cost him a spot on Australia's Olympic team.

Phelps excited about new venture operating pool

Michael Phelps had long hoped to venture into the sports business world, so operating the pool where he trains was a natural way to get his feet wet.

Michael Phelps wins 3 Golden Goggle Awards

Michael Phelps' record-setting performance in Beijing earned him three Golden Goggle Awards on Monday at USA Swimming's annual banquet.

Torres hopes to swim at 2009 world championships

Dara Torres just can't stay away from swimming.

Gary Hall Jr. retires with 10 Olympic medals

Gary Hall Jr. went out early Sunday morning to catch a few waves.

American Bal breaks 50m backstroke record

American swimmer Randall Bal broke the four-day-old world record for the 50-meter backstroke, finishing in 20.87 seconds Sunday at the short-course swimming World Cup.

American Bal sets swim world record in Berlin

American Randall Bal set a world record in the 50-meter backstroke, one of three world records to fall on the last day of a short-course swimming World Cup meet.

Marshall sets another short-course record

Peter Marshall of the United States has done it again, this time breaking the short-course record in the 50-meter backstroke at a World Cup meet in Sweden.

US swimmer Marshall sets unlikely world record

After missing out on the Beijing Olympics, Peter Marshall planned to swim a few more meets, then call it a career.

Phelps' eight gold medals makes us rethink greatness
Source: ESPN.com

Phelps has redefined athletics, and athleticism. He has returned us to the ancient, Olympic ideal. Legend says Zeus' son, Hercules, created the Olympic Games after completing 12 labors over 12 years.

Phelps' DUI Prosecutor Charged With DUI
Source: Timed Finals

Fortuna's wheel seems to have spun full circle. The very same Maryland attorney who prosecuted Michael Phelps' DUI case is now charged with DUI after reportedly being pulled over.

Olympic Champ Sentenced For DUI in 2004
Source: CBS News

"I recognize the seriousness of this mistake. I've learned from this mistake and will continue learning from this mistake for the rest of my life," Phelps told the judge as more than 100 spectators packed the courtroom, mostly to see the famed Olympic champion.

Government might bail out Fannie, Freddie
Source: MSNBC

The U.S. government is considering taking over mortgage finance companies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac if their funding problems worsen, a newspaper said Friday.

Oil Prices Prompt Protests In France, Angry French Fishermen Disrupt Shipping, Block Oil Deliveries
Source: CBS News

French fishermen angry over soaring world oil prices disrupted shipping in the English Channel and blocked deliveries Friday at two refineries of oil giant Total SA, stepping up protests that have hobbled ports around France.

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