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Boudia leads US team for world championships

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:34:23 -0400

TALLAHASSEE, Florida - Olympic gold medalist David Boudia leads a team of 15 American divers who will compete at the world championships in Barcelona, Spain, in July.

Gemmell, Anderson win US 5k open water swim titles

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:54:14 -0400

SANTA CLARITA, California - Andrew Gemmell and Haley Anderson have won the 5-kilometer races at the U.S. open water national championships to earn berths at this summer's world meet in Barcelona, Spain.

Report: Michael Phelps planning comeback

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:46:31 -0400

Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback?

UNC Wilmington committee recommends 5 teams be cut

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:32:41 -0400

WILMINGTON, North Carolina - A committee at UNC Wilmington recommends the school cut five sports teams, including a men's swimming and diving team that has won 12 straight league titles.

Swimming hall of fame may move from Fla. to Calif.

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:53:23 -0400

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - The International Swimming Hall of Fame may be moving from South Florida to California.

Phelps playing golf, but US still strong in pool

Mon, 13 May 2013 19:15:23 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Michael Phelps is off playing golf and showing no signs of backtracking on his decision to retire from swimming.

China wins 4 more to sweep USA diving grand prix

Sun, 12 May 2013 21:09:18 -0400

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida - Chinese divers won all four events on the final day to sweep the 2013 FINA USA Diving Grand Prix on Sunday.

Ervin wins 100 free; Lochte takes 2 third places

Sun, 12 May 2013 20:55:24 -0400

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Anthony Ervin is looking like he's going to be a real contender in the pool this June at the U.S. world team trials.

Tim Tebow appears at lecture, but no word on plans

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:00:39 -0400

BENTON HARBOR, Michigan - Eleven days after he was cut by the New York Jets, Tim Tebow's future plans remain up in the air.

Rory Bushfield motivated by late wife Sarah Burke

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:00:29 -0400

In his time on a celebrity reality TV show centered around diving, extreme freeskier Rory Bushfield quickly learned he prefers deep powder to the deep end.

USA Water Polo hires Serb Udovicic as men's coach

Tue, 07 May 2013 22:50:08 -0400

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California - USA Water Polo has hired former Serbian coach Dejan Udovicic to turn around the men's national team after a disappointing Olympics.

Drury swimming coach issued public reprimand

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:28:44 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, Missouri - The NCAA has issued a public reprimand for the men's and women's swimming and diving coach at Drury University in Springfield.

Forbes poll tabs Tebow as most influential athlete

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:42:36 -0400

NEW YORK - Even on the unemployment line, Tim Tebow remains a popular presence.

Diver Boudia ready to return to competition

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:26:05 -0400

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana - Indiana diver David Boudia (boo-DY'-uh) is gearing up for his first competition since winning a gold medal in the London Olympic Games.

Turkey enlists Michael Phelps' coach

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:58:16 -0400

ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey has signed Michael Phelps' coach as a consultant on their swimming program for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and the 2020 Games that Istanbul hope to host.

Gay athletes have come out while active or retired

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:22:18 -0400

Even before Jason Collins, plenty of other athletes around the world have come out as gay, either while still active or in retirement.

Ryan Lochte on critics: Haters are 'a given'

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:07:05 -0400

NEW YORK - What would Ryan Lochte do if he became the brunt of a joke? Ignore it.