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Georgia repeats as NCAA champion

By ANDREW KRAMMER - Associated Press

Ohio State AD Smith gets bonus-laden deal

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United States' Michael Phelps displays his gold medal for the men's 100-meter butterfly swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Friday, Aug. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Signs indicate Michael Phelps gearing up for 2016 Olympics

By Eddie Pells and Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Katie Ledecky of the United States reacts after winning the gold medal in the Women's 800m freestyle final at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013. Ledecky won in a new world record time of 8:13.86. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)

Katie Ledecky caps perfect world championships with another world record

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Former Olympic and world swimming champion Michael Phelps of the US attends the unveiling of a mosaic installed in his honour at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, July 28, 2013 .(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Michael Phelps comeback? Swimming legend won’t rule it out

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Column: Is Loria worst owner in sports history?

By TIM DAHLBERG - Associated Press

United States' swimmer Michael Phelps smiles as he wars his 1th gold medal at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. Phelps pushed the United States in front to win the medley relay Saturday in the final swimming event of the London Games, after which he is retiring.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Michael Phelps is 2012 AP male athlete of year

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

The newly renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, maple cabinets and plenty of space for two cooks to share.

Resale of the week: McLean split-level elegantly remodeled

By Michele Lerner Special to The Washington Times

The kitchen features cork flooring, white cabinets and granite counters.

Resale of the week: 3-level Colonial with pool near American U.

By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Phelps plunges into golf

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

Natalia Ishchenko and Svetlana Romashina compete during the women's duet synchronized swimming technical routine at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

London 2012 synchronized swimming: Russia leads duet at London Games

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

United States' Michael Phelps, right, and United States' Ryan Lochte pose with their medals for the men's 200-meter individual medley swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012. Phelps won gold and Lochte silver. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

London Olympics 2012: Michael Phelps claims 20th career medal with gold

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Katie Ledecky of the United States swims during a practice session at the Aquatics Center at the Olympic Park ahead of the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 26, 2012, in London. Opening ceremonies for the 2012 London Olympics will be held Friday, July 27. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Olympics 2012: Katie Ledecky poised to debut with a splash

By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times

From left, China's Lu Ying, United States' Dana Vollmer, and Australia's Alicia Coutts pose with their medals for the women's 100-meter butterfly swimming final at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Sunday, July 29, 2012. Vollmer won gold, Lu silver and Coutts bronze. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Olympics 2012: Dana Vollmer wins gold in 100m butterfly with world-record time

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Japan's Chire Koyama returns a shot in her women's singles quarterfinals table tennis match Friday, Sept. 22, 2000 in Sydney. Koyama beat China's Wang Nan 21-19. 21-8, 22-20. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

HARRIS: Dive into some lesser-known sports with Summer Olympics

By Mike Harris - The Washington Times

Ryan Lochte (left) took home five gold medals from the world championships in Shanghai last year, and Baltimore area native Michael Phelps collected eight golds from the Beijing Games in 2008. The rivalry continues when the U.S. Olympic swimming team hits the water in London, and Phelps already has announced he will retire after the games. (Associated Press)

Phelps, Lochte are taking rivalry to swimming’s biggest stage

By Kelly Parsons - The Washington Times

Cover story: Backyard pool forever changed

By Lisa Rauschart SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Michael Phelps claps during the medal ceremony for the men's 100-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Sunday, July 1, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. Phelps won the gold for the event. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Phelps won’t bid for 8 golds in London

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Michael Phelps waves during the medal ceremony for the men's 200-meter individual medley at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on Saturday, June 30, 2012, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Olympic trials: Phelps slips past Lochte in 200 IM

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

The step-down living room has terra-cotta tile floors, a cathedral ceiling, a three-sided fireplace and French doors that lead to an adjacent side patio.

Resale of the week: Updated Fairfax farmhouse

By Michele Lerner SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON TIMES