The longest layoff of Michael Phelps's career doesn't appear to have dimmed the swimming superstar's status as a gold-plated favorite heading into the World Championships later this month.
John Lackey pitched seven solid innings and the Los Angeles Angels knocked around CC Sabathia to complete a sweep of the New York Yankees with a 5-4 victory Sunday.
American Aaron Peirsol broke the 200m backstroke world record on Saturday, timing one minute and 53.08 seconds at the US national swimming championships in Indianapolis.
Michael Phelps broke the world record in the 100-meter butterfly at the US championships on Thursday, giving him ownership of five individual world marks.
Even if the Houston Rockets are worried about Yao Ming's return from a broken left foot, the NBA All-Star center is trying to put everyone at ease.
Michael Phelps made his first appearance at the US Nationals and clocked the fastest times with two routine swims in morning preliminary heats on Wednesday.
Although the future of China's injured NBA all-star Yao Ming remains unclear, the basketball superstar has made headlines again this week - this time for a business interest in his home team of Shanghai.
The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night.
Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season.
Injury-plagued Houston Rockets all-star center Yao Ming will have to wait a week to see if he again requires surgery on his broken left foot, according to his agent Zhang Mingji.
On the eve of last week's NBA draft, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey said the teame was still determined to build around All-Star center Yao Ming.
Reports that a severe foot injury will end NBA all-star center Yao Ming's career have been quickly dismissed by his agent.
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