Michael Phelps, the American swimming star and the most decorated Olympian in history, criticized USA Swimming on Wednesday in a lengthy Instagram post, saying there was a need for “systemic change” at the highest levels in his latest salvo against an organization that continues to search for permanent leadership. “I’ve asked myself what’s changed in our sport and the answer …
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‘Angry’ Michael Phelps has dire warning for USA swimming
Decorated United States swimmer Michael Phelps called out USA Swimming yet again, this time going into great detail about his belief the program is declining. Phelps posted a lengthy, five-page statement on Instagram, doubling down on his call for action within the organization. “I’ve watched too many teammates struggle to compete in a sport they love without the support they …
Read More »Michael Phelps teaches Ravens players to swim
Last month, several players on the Ravens noted that they don’t know how to swim to make full use of the team’s new pool in their renovated athletic performance facility. Michael Phelps, a 23-time Olympic gold medalist and big Ravens fan, was called in to help. Phelps visited Ravens training camp this week and worked with the players, many of …
Read More »Michael Page mystified by Dricus du Plessis’ ‘not appealing, but successful’ style
Michael Page is known for having a tricky, difficult-to-deal-with style, but even he has to tip his cap to UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. This Saturday’s UFC 319 headliner sees du Plessis defend his middleweight title against the undefeated Khamzat Chimaev. Du Plessis is yet to lose inside the octagon, having compiled a 9-0 UFC record, with wins over …
Read More »Michael Phelps links up with Ravens to provide swimming lessons for players
Marlon Humphrey’s request to Michael Phelps was answered on Tuesday when the Olympic swimming legend visited Baltimore Ravens training camp to help players learn how to swim. [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Two weeks ago, Humphrey posted a video on social media featuring several teammates asking Phelps for lessons since a number …
Read More »Michael Penix Jr. shows a different side of himself as intensity flairs during joint practice
Whatever he did say set off a chain reaction that involved both teams coming together, pushing and shoving to the point Penix ended up on the ground with a sea of other blue and black jerseys. Drake London — one of the first to Penix’s defense — had his helmet ripped off before he was separated from the bunch. It …
Read More »Michael Penix involved in fight at Falcons-Titans joint practice
Quarterbacks usually stay out of the fray when fights break out on the football field, but Falcons starting quarterback Michael Penix was right in the middle of it when he and his teammates brawled with the Titans today. Reporters on the scene described a melee that saw Penix surrounded by players on both teams, with Titans players getting in his …
Read More »Michael Porter Jr. issues scary sports gambling warning as brother faces legal issues
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. Manipulation of stats to help friends is the underbelly of sports betting that no one wants to face. New Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. issued a startling warning on the “One Night with Steiny” …
Read More »Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. involved in practice fight vs. Titans
Marc RaimondiAug 13, 2025, 01:06 PM ET Close Marc Raimondi’s first year covering the Falcons was 2024, but it wasn’t his first year at ESPN. He joined the company in 2019 and was a top combat sports reporter. He also covered professional wrestling and wrote the book “Say Hello to the Bad Guys: How Pro Wrestling’s New World Order Changed …
Read More »Who gets Kennedy Center Honors under Trump? George Strait, Kiss, Michael Crawford being eyed. – The Washington Post
Who gets Kennedy Center Honors under Trump? George Strait, Kiss, Michael Crawford being eyed. The Washington Post Trump makes Kennedy Center Honors announcement. It caught the staff off guard NPR Donald Trump Calls JFK’s Memorial the ‘Trump/Kennedy Center’ as He Previews Annual Arts Awards: ‘Whoops’ People.com Trump touts ‘great’ nominees for ‘Kennedy Center Awards,’ teases name change The Hill Donald Trump Teases Announcement Of …
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