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Michael Phelps swims the 200-meter freestyle in a preliminary event at the Arena Grand Prix swim meet in Charlotte, N.C., Friday, May 16, 2014. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Phelps back on top, wins 100 fly in Charlotte

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Michael Phelps warms up before the Charlotte Grand Prix swimming event in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, May 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Phelps trying new things, but still yearns to win

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Lochte sitting out Charlotte meet because of knee

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Phelps entering 2 events at Charlotte Grand Prix

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Phelps enters 2 events at Charlotte Grand Prix

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, April 25, 2014, file photo, Michael Phelps starts the 50-meter freestyle preliminary heat during the Arena Grand Prix swim event, in Mesa, Ariz. Next up for Michael Phelps' comeback: Two events that produced Olympic gold. Phelps has entered the 100-meter butterfly and the 200 freestyle at the Charlotte Grand Prix meet in North Carolina next week, his coach, Bob Bowman, told The Associated Press on Monday, May 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Phelps enters 2 events at North Carolina meet

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Monday’s Sports In Brief

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Michael Phelps speaks to the media after the 50-meter freestyle preliminary heat during the Arena Grand Prix swim event, Friday, April 25, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. It was Phelps' second competitive event after a nearly two-year retirement. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phelps taking different approach in comeback

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Friday’s Sports In Brief

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Michael Phelps leaps at the start of a 50-meter freestyle preliminary heat during the Arena Grand Prix swim event, Friday, April 25, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. It is Phelps' second competitive event after a nearly two-year retirement. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phelps uses 50 free to perfect his butterfly

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Michael Phelps competes in the 100-meter butterfly during the Arena Grand Prix, Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. It is Phelps' first competitive event after a nearly two-year retirement. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Michael Phelps loses to Lochte in comeback meet

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Michael Phelps competes in the 100-meter butterfly final during the Arena Grand Prix, Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. Ryan Lochte won, and Phelps finished in second place. He was competing for the first time since the 2012 London Olympics. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phelps tries sprinting in 2nd event of comeback

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Michael Phelps starts the 50-meter freestyle preliminary heat during the Arena Grand Prix swim event, Friday, April 25, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. It is Phelps' second competitive event after a nearly two-year retirement. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Column: Phelps is back where he belongs _ the pool

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson (11) dribbles between Los Angeles Clippers' Matt Barnes (22) and Blake Griffin (32) during the second half in Game 3 of an opening-round NBA basketball playoff series on Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Oakland, Calif. Los Angeles won 98-96. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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Michael Phelps warms up prior to competing in the 100-meter butterfly during the Arena Grand Prix, Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. It is Phelps' first competitive event after a nearly two-year retirement. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Michael Phelps loses to Lochte in comeback meet

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Michael Phelps competes in the 100-meter butterfly during the Arena Grand Prix swim meet, Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. It is Phelps' first competitive event after a nearly two-year retirement. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Michael Phelps wins heat in return from brief retirement

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Michael Phelps swims during a training session Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz., as he prepares to compete for the first time since retiring after the 2012 London Games. The 22-time Olympic medalist is entered in three events at the Arena Grand Prix starting Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Michael Phelps launches comeback in 100 butterfly

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Michael Phelps laughs while talking with coaches during a training session Wednesday, April 23, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz., as he prepares to compete for the first time since retiring after the 2012 London Games. The 22-time Olympic medalist is entered in three events at the Arena Grand Prix starting Thursday. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Phelps having fun in his return to swimming

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Phelps entered in 3 events at comeback meet

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Monday’s Sports In Brief

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