Olympic gold medalists Michael Phelps and Nastia Liukin guest star in the final holiday doggie video from the White House. ...more

December 15, 2008

Unlike many conventional team sports, swimming is one that can be participated in competitively well after athletes surpass their physical "prime." ...more

December 13, 2008

Why so serious? The biggest movie of the summer will likely become the biggest DVD of the year as well. "The Dark Knight," with Heath Ledger's dark portrayal of the Joker, hits stores today. ...more

December 9, 2008

As sergeants go, Paul Ray Smith was part Vince Lombardi, part Michael Phelps and part Gary Cooper. Which is to say, Paul Smith was, from his helmet to his boots, all-Army. ...more

November 2, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - In her nine years as coach, Barbara Hayes has seen plenty of talented swimmers on the Gators' team. But she is hard-pressed to find a class as talented as the Class of 2009. ...more

October 8, 2008

If Michael Phelps endorsed a particular cereal or if Miley Cyrus advertised a brand of face cream, people might be more likely to buy those products. ...more

September 17, 2008

New Durant swimming coach Julie Bishop figured that the performance of Michael Phelps at the Olympics might help the turnout for her team. ...more

September 17, 2008

Tyler Ball learned how to swim before he learned how to walk. "My parents enrolled me in a swimming class when I was six months old," Ball said. "They'd seen a lot of stuff on the news about little kids drowning and they wanted to make sure I was safe." ...more

September 17, 2008

The quality of "Saturday Night Live" season premieres is almost always on the shaky side, and the 34th season debut was no exception. It took off, however, like a skyrocket. ...more

September 15, 2008

If Michael Phelps endorsed a particular cereal or if Miley Cyress advertised a brand of face cream, people might be me more likely to buy those products. ...more

September 14, 2008