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Cavic returns to form by winning Euro 100 flyPosted: May 26, 3:02p ET | Updated: May 26, 3:21p ET
Hoping to renew his rivalry with Michael Phelps at the London Olympics, Milorad Cavic marked his return to form after back surgery by winning the 100-meter butterfly at the European swimming championships Saturday.
Elizabeth Beisel loves the Boston CelticsPosted: May 24, 12:19p ET | Updated: May 24, 4:21p ET
If you’re looking for U.S. swimmer Elizabeth Beisel on Saturday, she’ll be at one of two places: In the swimming pool or plopped in front of a TV.
Liukin's comeback headlines gymnastics' U.S. ClassicPosted: May 24, 12:24a ET | Updated: May 25, 10:43a ET
From the comeback of reigning Olympic champion Nastia Liukin, to new seniors gaining experience – Saturday’s U.S. Classic promises to be a taste of what’s to come at the 2012 Olympics.
Biedermann's German speed on display at Swim EurosPosted: May 23, 5:07p ET | Updated: May 24, 3:40p ET
Even without his super suit, Paul Biedermann showed he's a threat again by winning the 200-meter freestyle at the European Championship by a large margin Wednesday, following up a gold in the 400 two days earlier.
Olympic torch goes out briefly, quickly rekindledPosted: May 21, 2:58p ET | Updated: May 21, 2:58p ET
The Olympic torch was briefly snuffed out Monday during the relay leading up to the London 2012 Games.
Show Ryan Lochte your abs! Now!Posted: May 18, 1:30p ET | Updated: May 19, 10:35a ET
Ryan Lochte took to Facebook Thursday looking for ladies with strong, defined abs for his new workout video. He's also seen on TV, in magazines, and in your dreams. But is it too much before the Games?
U.S. women's water polo, Bin Laden appear on Jay LenoPosted: May 18, 11:13a ET | Updated: May 21, 12:12p ET
What does the U.S. women’s water polo team have to do with Osama Bin Laden? Let’s ask Jay Leno.
London flame Britain boundPosted: May 18, 11:11a ET | Updated: May 18, 1:01p ET
The Olympic flame heads to Britain to light a 70-day torch relay leading to the opening of the 2012 London Games.
Armstrong, Villa headline U.S. women's water polo team for LondonPosted: May 17, 2:08p ET | Updated: May 18, 11:31a ET
The 13-member U.S. women’s water polo team was announced on Thursday. Headlining the list is veteran goalkeeper Betsey Armstrong and now four-time Olympian Brenda Villa. The Americans earned a spot in the Games by winning the 2011 Pan-American Games.
Goalkeeper Armstrong the backbone of U.S. women's water poloPosted: May 17, 10:12a ET | Updated: May 17, 2:18p ET
Almost four years ago, Betsey Armstrong was forced to stand on the second-place spot on the medal podium after the women’s water polo final.
Oscar Pistorius: A race away from Olympic history Posted: May 16, 12:13p ET | Updated: May 16, 12:13p ET
After a lifetime of defying presumptions about the limits of his athletic capabilities, Oscar Pistorius needs to run the 400m in 45.30 seconds or quicker just once more before June 30 to be eligible for selection in the South Africa squad for the London Olympics
Nine current, former World champions headline U.S. ClassicPosted: May 15, 12:57p ET | Updated: May 15, 1:27p ET
Nine current and former World Championships gold medalists are expected to compete in the 2012 Secret U.S. Classic, including reigning World team and all-around champion Jordyn Wieber.
Charlotte UltraSwim: What we learnedPosted: May 14, 11:04a ET | Updated: May 14, 11:04a ET
Did you miss any of our coverage of the Charlotte UltraSwim? Here are a few highlights from the four-day Grand Prix meet.
Weekend Review: swimming shake-up, beach volleyball tie-upPosted: May 14, 11:02a ET | Updated: May 14, 12:18p ET
Phelps and Lochte who? Ricky Berens stole the show in Charlotte, beating both in their anticipated head-to-head match up. Not to be outdone, a few divers and beach volleyballers also made significant strides toward London.
Phelps is the talk of Dallas Olympic media summitPosted: May 13, 8:00p ET | Updated: May 13, 8:00p ET
Michael Phelps knows what's on his schedule this summer. Just don't ask him to share it.
Lochte closes UltraSwim with 200m IM victoryPosted: May 13, 7:33p ET | Updated: May 13, 9:15p ET
Ryan Lochte tossed aside the swimming brief and got down to business Sunday.
UltraSwim notes: Phelps' retirement, Soni's speedPosted: May 12, 9:33p ET | Updated: May 12, 10:25p ET
Is Michael Phelps really going to retire after the London Olympics? Think what you want, but his press conference Saturday night pretty much proved that he is leaning toward hanging up his cap and goggles after his last final in London.
Phelps finishes second in 200m fly in CharlottePosted: May 12, 7:14p ET | Updated: May 12, 10:14p ET
Michael Phelps settled for another runner-up finish at the Charlotte Grand Prix when he was edged by China's Wu Peng in the 200-meter butterfly on Saturday.
UltraSwim notes: Berens wins Phelps-Lochte duel in CharlottePosted: May 11, 10:08p ET | Updated: May 11, 10:11p ET
Friday night’s finals at the Charlotte UltraSwim featured surprises, world-leading times and some bright colors. Here are a few takeaways.
Berens beats Phelps, Lochte at Charlotte UltraSwimPosted: May 11, 7:18p ET | Updated: May 11, 9:41p ET
Michael Phelps easily beat Ryan Lochte in perhaps their final race before the U.S. Olympic trials, but they both wound up trailing hometown favorite Ricky Berens at the Charlotte Grand Prix.