Fame, fortune and tragic consequences

Chris Henry's death last week teaches a tragic lesson that pro athletes already should have learned from Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps and others.

Phelps anchors victory in 4x100 free

Michael Phelps helped his American team trounce a European all-star team in the Duel in the Pool.

Gold on his mind

Chesterton senior Kyle Whitaker is driven by his failures, but lately the nine-time state champ and national record-holder has been nothing but golden.

U.S. teams set short-course records

Michael Phelps and Jessica Hardy help the U.S. men's and women's teams set short-course world records in the 400-meter medley.

Cielo sets 50-meter freestyle mark

Brazilian swimmer Cesar Cielo has broken the world record in the 50-meter freestyle, clocking 20.91 seconds on Friday in a meet in Sao Paulo.

Records: Assistant stopped at border

U.S. Customs officials got onto the trail of a Canadian doctor after an assistant was found in possession of growth hormone and other drugs purportedly intended for Dr. Anthony Galea while being questioned at a border crossing into Buffalo.

WADA seeks two-year ban of Hardy

American swimmer Jessica Hardy will face a court hearing next year that will determine whether she will compete in the 2012 London Olympics.

Trickett announces retirement

Three-time Olympic swimming champion Libby Trickett is retiring from top competition at the age of 24.

Phelps takes 200 fly for 5th win

Michael Phelps won the 200-yard butterfly Sunday, giving the 14-time Olympic champion five first-place finishes in five events at the NBAC Christmas meet.

Phelps easily wins at hometown meet

Michael Phelps picked up two more victories Saturday night at the North Baltimore Aquatic Center Christmas Meet at the U.S. Naval Academy's Lejuene Hall.

...22-year-old Brazilian won the gold medal in the 50 freestyle in last year's Beijing Olympics. (AP Photo/Satiro Sodre,CBDA

...22-year-old Brazilian won the gold medal in the 50 freestyle in last year's Beijing Olympics. (AP Photo/Satiro Sodre, CBDA