Rachel Alexandra sparks interest in La Troienne
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Typically, the biggest race at Churchill Downs other than the Kentucky Derby is the Kentucky Oaks, which is held on Friday and features the best 3-year-old fillies...
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For Hoff, a difficult swim at U.S. nationals
For several days leading up to the U.S. nationals, Katie Hoff swore she felt better. Sure, a respiratory illness earlier this month had wiped her out, forcing her to nearly...
Aches in his wake
For most of his life, Michael Phelps has had very little interest in self-reflection. Occasionally, though, when he is away from the swimming pool and when he is bored, he...
At Camden Yards, an emotional tug-of-war
Deep inside the bowels of Camden Yards, not more than 50 feet from the manager's office, there is a dimly lit tunnel. Each day, the tunnel is used by Orioles...
Palmeiro back to a game in crisis of faith
Palmeiro back as fans question game's soul In Aberdeen yesterday, in the hot summer sun, children of all ages played baseball. The kids, some as young as 8, took batting...
Phelps, team earn gold, U.S. record in 800 relay
MONTREAL - In a team meeting Wednesday night, the United States men's swim team made a bold declaration: For the rest of the FINA World Championships, they would chase the...
Phelps ties mark, wins gold in 200 IM
MONTREAL - Already having accomplished so much in the sport of swimming, Baltimore's Michael Phelps came into the FINA World Championships eager to test his weaknesses, not his strengths. And...
Focused Phelps zooms to 200 freestyle win
MONTREAL - Before every race at the FINA World Championships, held this year at Parc Jean-Drapeau, the competitors are introduced one at a time to the crowded stadium in both...
Hoff’s world-class effort wins gold medal in 200 IM
MONTREAL - When the national anthem started to play last night, Katie Hoff took a deep, cleansing breath. And then another. She swallowed hard, then bit her lower lip. Was...
Mementos, large and small, keep memories alive
Capt. Lawrence D. Getzfred. Capt. Lawrence D. Getzfred, 57, lived in Silver Spring, Md., with his family. He was on his second stint at the Pentagon, where he worked in...