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Ledecky stretches 22-medal record at worlds with 800 title

Katie Ledecky has extended her record haul of medals from the world swimming championships to 22 with her latest 800-meter freestyle win.

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Gold for teenage stars McIntosh, Popovici at swimming worlds

Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh has won the women’s 200 butterfly for her first title at the world swimming championships.

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Hungary’s Milák sets world record in men’s 200 butterfly

Hungary’s Kristóf Milák has set a world record in the men’s 200 butterfly at the swimming world championships.

Ceccon sets world record, Ledecky claims yet another title

Italy’s Thomas Ceccon has set a world record in the men’s 100 backstroke and Katie Ledecky has claimed yet another gold at the swimming world championships in Budapest.

From Michigan, the purest distillation of Trump rewarding loyalty to his fraud falsehoods

Trump's going all in on promoting one of the state's leaders in election misinformation.

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Winter Olympians champion climate, peace amid muted activism

Around the world, athletes are throwing their support behind political and social causes, part of a wave of sports activism that has flourished in the years since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began taking a knee during games to protest police brutality against Black people.

Mental health hovers over Olympics, on its way to mainstream

Mental health was the breakout star at the Tokyo Olympics.

Wüst skates into history with another golden Olympic moment

Ireen Wüst can’t really explain it.

Golden Wüst: Dutch star makes history with 6th Olympic title

Ireen Wüst skated into the record books at the Beijing Games by becoming the first athlete to claim individual gold medals at five different Olympics.

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EXPLAINER: Water Cube where Phelps ruled turns into Ice Cube

Somewhere under the four sheets of curling ice being used for the Beijing Olympics is the swimming pool where Michael Phelps splashed his way to history in the 2008 Summer Games.

Shuster to become 1st curler to carry US flag at Olympics

John Shuster will become the first curler to carry the American flag in an Olympic opening ceremony at this year's Beijing Games.

Asked about Transgender UPenn Swimmer, Michael Phelps Calls for ‘Level Playing Field’

Michael Phelps called the controversy around Lia Thomas, the transgender UPenn swimmer, “very complicated” and stressed the need for a “level playing field.”

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Billionaire Ray Dalio: Trying to time the stock market is harder 'than competing in the Olympics'

Trying to time the market is a fool's errand, Dalio says. In fact, you might be better off trying to beat Usain Bolt in a footrace.

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Svetlana Romashina extends perfect artistic swimming record with ROC team victory

Svetlana Romashina wins seventh gold with Russian Olympic Committee in artistic swimming team final.

An incredibly moving new genre of Olympics coverage: The family and friends reaction video

The pandemic has prevented families from traveling to Tokyo to watch their loved ones compete. But journalists back home are capturing their celebrations.

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Black women, across generations, heed Biles’ Olympic example

Being a young Black woman in American life comes with its own built-in pressure to perform, and entails much more than meets the eye.

Biles returns to Olympic competition, wins bronze on beam

Simone Biles stuck the landing and won a bronze medal.

Phelps: The time is now to help athletes struggling with mental health

Michael Phelps opens up in an extended conversation with Mike Tirico on the subject of athlete mental health, his own struggles, and what can be done to support others who continue to struggle.

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Milestone medals in pool, 100-meter dash on tap at Olympics

Caeleb Dressel and Emma McKeon earned milestone medals at the Olympic pool before the race to determine the fastest man in the world took center stage.

Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats

Caeleb Dressel capped one of the greatest performances in Olympic history with his fourth and fifth gold medals of the Tokyo Games.

Swimming Day 9 roundup: Dressel captures third individual gold

Get primed for swimming on Day 9 of the Tokyo Olympics with the top storylines to follow from each event.

Pool finale: Dressel, McKeon highlight last day of swimming

American star Caeleb Dressel still has a shot at five gold medals.

Move aside, Caeleb: Aussie McKeon has quite a medal haul

For all the focus on Caeleb Dressel, Australia’s Emma McKeon could leave the Tokyo Olympics with more swimming medals than anyone.

Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?

The willingness of athletes, led by Simone Biles, to talk about the pressures they face as elite athletes on the Olympics stage, has forced a look at how NBC presents the Games to the public.

Chaotic waters: US stars win, but Dressel won't get 6 golds

Caeleb Dressel has won his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a world record in the 100-meter butterfly.

Dressel considered on ill-fated relay, saw no chance of gold

Caeleb Dressel has a shot to win six gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics.

Hungary's László Cseh closes Olympic career without gold

László Cseh outlasted longtime rivals Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte.

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Supporters Rally Behind Simone Biles

Biles did not compete in the all-around women's gymnastics competition after pulling out of the event to focus on her mental health.

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Simone Biles says she now realizes she is more than her gymnastics career in emotional tweet

Biles took to social media to thank the gymnastics community for the "outpouring" of love and support she has received since withdrawing from competition.

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It’s a keeper: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympic gold on his own

Caeleb Dressel tossed his gold medal from a winning relay at the Tokyo Olympics to a teammate in the stands.

Simone Biles makes mental health the talk of the Tokyo Games

Mental health has been a discussion in sports the past year but became the topic of these Olympics when gymnast Simone Biles chose self-care over sporting success.

Simone Biles says she now realizes she is more than her gymnastics career in emotional tweet

Biles took to social media to thank the gymnastics community for the "outpouring" of love and support she has received since withdrawing from competition.

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Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics

Caeleb Dressel got his first individual gold medal, the Chinese women put together a record-setting relay and American Sunisa Lee won the women’s all-around gymnastics gold.

Abrahamson: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympics with tear-jerking video call after gold

From the time he rocketed off the blocks in Lane 5 until he wiped his eyes and gave his earpiece back to Michele Tafoya — Caeleb Dressel won the race. And these Olympics.

Texans In Tokyo: Biles Out Of All-Around, 3X3 Women’s Basketball Wins Gold, Archer Back On Target – Houston Public Media

The U.S. continues to lead all countries with 30 medals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. But the country's most decorated gymnast has exited competition due to stress and concerns over her own well-being.

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Simone Biles Withdraws From All-Around Competition

She says the decision will allow her to focus on her mental health.

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Michael Phelps says Simone Biles' anguish "broke my heart"

The iconic Olympic swimmer says he can relate to the superstar gymnast's ordeal and hopes her openness about it helps destigmatize mental health issues.

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`OK not to be OK’: Mental health takes top role at Olympics

Simone Biles cited mental health struggles for pulling out of the gymnastics team competition and the individual all-around, highlighting the discussion that’s been coursing through sports for the past year.

Milak angry despite win, says hole in suit prevented record

Kristof Milak is the dominant force in swimming's butterfly event and the man who broke Michael Phelps' 10-year-old world record in the 200-meter fly at the world championships in 2019.

British swimmers make relay history; US doesn't even medal

For the first time in more than a century, Britain claimed relay gold at the Olympic pool.

Simone Biles withdraws from individual all-around final at Tokyo Olympics

After withdrawing from the women's gymnastics team final, Simone Biles will not defend her individual all-around Olympic title in Tokyo.

Phelps: Biles' anguish 'broke my heart,' eye-opening for mental health advocacy

"It was hard for me to ask for help," Michael Phelps said. "I felt like I was carrying, as Simone said, the weight of the world on my shoulders. It's a tough situation."

‘Just proud’: Ledecky finally wins gold at Tokyo Olympics

Finally, a gold medal in Tokyo for Katie Ledecky.

Michael Phelps cheers on Team USA’s young rookie swimmers

23-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps opens up to Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb on TODAY about the young men and women competing for Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.

Titmus, Doncic make memorable Olympic debuts

Ariarne Titmus and Luka Doncic made memorable Olympic debuts.

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Dressel wins US Olympic swimming gold; Aussie beats Ledecky

Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position: Second place.

Americans seek more swimming medals on Day 3 of Tokyo Games

The Americans will try to add to their impressive first day haul of swimming medals on Day 3 of the Tokyo Games when some of their top competitors get back in the pool Monday.

Flying start: American swimmers do just fine without Phelps

Michael Phelps is now in a broadcast seat, a mere observer rather than the driving force of U.S. swimming.

The jewel of the 1964 Olympics: The Yoyogi National Stadium

The Yoyogi National Stadium was the architectural jewel of the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.

DeChambeau, Rahm out of Olympics after positive COVID tests

Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm are known for their towering drives but they won’t make it to the tee box at the Olympics.

Powerhouse US swim team shines with 6 medals, 1st US gold

Chase Kalisz won the first American medal of the Tokyo Games with a gold in the men’s 400-meter individual medley.

Day 2 finals live blog: Kalisz chases first Tokyo swimming gold

Chase Kalisz, Jay Litherland, Emma Weyant and the first American relay team aim for the first batch of swimming medals of the Tokyo Olympics

Biles and Ledecky headline Day 2 of Olympic competition

Two of America's biggest stars begin their Tokyo Games on Sunday.

At fraught Tokyo Olympics, Jill Biden may win just by showing up

In the midst of the chaos and uncertainty, Jill Biden has chosen to practice the art of simply showing up.

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Spotlight beckons Caeleb Dressel, swimming's reluctant star

Caeleb Dressel could win as many as seven medals in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics.

How to watch swimming at the Tokyo Olympics

Find out where to watch every heat of the Tokyo Olympics swimming program.

Athletes go it alone in Tokyo as families watch from afar

There won’t be any reaction shots of excited, shocked or crying family members in the stands at the Tokyo Olympics.

Tokyo Countdown 13-9: 25 days, 25 amazing Olympic memories

The Tokyo Games are almost here. We look back at 25 Olympic memories during the 25-day leadup.

Top moments from U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials

Katie Ledecky, Caeleb Dressel, Simone Manuel, Michael Andrew and more provided unforgettable moments at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials.

Until golf's Olympic return, DeChambeau didn't dare dream it

Bryson DeChambeau grew up watching the Olympics and wishing that someday he would be able to take part.

What a comeback: Manuel wins at trials, Adrian falls short

Simone Manuel is going back to the Olympics.

Michael Phelps backed Naomi Osaka after she dropped out of the French Open, saying it could be a 'breakthrough' for mental-health awareness

The former Olympian Michael Phelps spoke out in support of the tennis champion Naomi Osaka on Thursday, saying she "could help a lot of people."

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Under Armour delaying payments to some of its athletes as it deals with the fallout from coronavirus

After first-quarter sales plummeted 23%, the apparel maker said the company is negotiating sports marketing contracts to defer payment with some of its athletes. "It's obviously not a desirable situation for companies and their athletes, but these are unprecedented times and call for unprecedented tactics," he added. Dorfman said assuming Under Armour has strong relationships with its athletes and there's confidence that business will eventually turn around, he believes athletes would be willing to accept an extended payment option. Under Armour said Monday it plans to cut $325 million in operating costs to help weather the crisis. "All of our athletes have been phenomenal during this period with how they have helped their communities and how they have helped Under Armour," he said.

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Swimming legend Michael Phelps opens up

(CNN) - Swimming legend Michael Phelps is more likely to jump in a ball pool than a swimming pool these days. Phelps, who already had two sons, Boomer and Beckett, says fatherhood as been one of the "greatest things" he's had the chance to do. "For me it has been such an amazing and exciting time to see Boomer grow up as he has," Phelps told CNN's Don Riddell. "That has to change," added Phelps, as he reflected on the issue of doping in sport. "It's difficult at times," Phelps said when asked about dealing with fame.

Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton Welcome Their First Child Together: Find Out Her Name!

Kieran Culkin and his wife, Jazz Charton, have welcomed their first child together. Charton took to Instagram on Wednesday to share the news with a sweet photo of her in a bra and underwear, cradling her newborn daughter. My favourite surprise so far, Charton captioned a sonogram pic at the time. We had no idea how much we wanted this until it happened.For more recent celebrity baby news, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Third Child: Find Out His Name! Christina Anstead Welcomes Baby Boy With Husband Ant AnsteadChance the Rapper and Wife Kirsten Welcome Baby No.

Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Third Child: Find Out His Name!

Michael Phelps and his wife, Nicole, have welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Maverick. Born 9-9-19, he captioned an Instagram shot from Nicoles hospital room with his wife and their three sons. #housefullofboys @boonestudios.Michael and Nicole are already parents to sons Boomer, 3, and Beckett, 1. For more celebrity baby news, watch the clip below:RELATED CONTENT:Michael Phelps and Wife Nicole Johnson are Expecting Baby No. 3 -- See the Cute AnnouncementMichael Phelps Celebrates Son Boomer's 2nd Birthday With Heartwarming Family PhotosMichael Phelps and Wife Nicole Welcome Baby No.

A look at Olympic "cupping" and athletes' pain

After Michael Phelps won his 23rd Olympic medal, the bruises all over his arms grabbed the attention of many in the audience. They're from "cupping," a treatment meant to alleviate muscle soreness. Ben Tracy explains how it works.

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What are those purple spots all over Michael Phelps?

It's called "cupping," and while it may not be the most attractive therapy in the world, many athletes believe it helps them win

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Most U.S. swimmers at Rio are first-time Olympians

Swimming is one of the first big sports to take the spotlight at the Summer Olympics. All eyes are on big names like Michael Phelps who has 22 Olympic medals to his name, but the team is packed with Olympic newbies. Any of them could become the next big American star of the pool. Jamie Yuccas reports.

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Michael Phelps returns to pool with 2016 Olympics in sight

Phelps is returning to competition this week with Olympic gold in mind. Phelps was charged with DUI in September and his 6-month suspension ended earlier this month. After a stint in rehab, Phelps says he's now the happiest he's ever been. Vinita Nair reports.

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Why did Michael Phelps come out of retirement?

Why did Michael Phelps come out of retirement? Michael Phelps will compete in the Arena Grand Prix in Mesa, Ariz. He spoke with reporters about why he is returning to swimming after retiring.

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The Golden Boy

The Golden Boy Michael Phelps swam into history at the Beijing Olympics and now the 23-year-old phenom tells CNN's Anderson Cooper how his life has since changed.

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