Michael Phelps insists he's more worried about the pain he caused family, friends and fans than losing money in endorsements after he was photographed inhaling from a marijuana pipe. ...more

March 13, 2009

Brandon Blue Wave swimmers Bailey Bowden and Merrill Wilson, both 13 years old, have been invited to the United States Swimming Zone Select Camp, to be held at the University of Louisville in May. ...more

February 18, 2009

Police in the South Carolina county where Michael Phelps was photographed smoking from a marijuana pipe have been arresting people as they seek to make a case against the superstar swimmer, lawyers for two arrested people said Thursday. ...more

February 12, 2009

With the exception of teachers and coaches, no one outside the home has probably had more influence on this county's youth than Sgt. Monica Sauls. ...more

February 8, 2009

With the tough stretch of the high school swimming season quickly approaching, East Bay's Tyler Ball is trying to focus on the upcoming district meets. ...more

October 22, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - In her nine years as coach, Barbara Hayes has seen plenty of talented swimmers on the Gators' team. But she is hard-pressed to find a class as talented as the Class of 2009. ...more

October 8, 2008

Just two weeks before the start of the Olympics, Iraq was told Thursday it's not welcome in Beijing because of a political feud in Baghdad that angered the games' guardians and exiled a country that arrived to a roaring ovation at the opening ceremony four years ago. ...more

July 25, 2008

The competition on the track, in the pool and on the playing fields won't be the only place where medals are won and lost at the Beijing Games. ...more

July 11, 2008

As a former dancer, Zephyrhills freshman Lindsay Gorgen had an advantage over her fellow swimmers before she dropped into a pool. ...more

October 8, 2007