http://assets.espn.go.com/i/tvlistings/tv_espn_original.gif en-us 10 ESPN Inc. http://espn.go.com/ Copyright 2010 ESPN Inc. Lia Neal's path in the pool intersected with that of Dara Torres at the Olympic trials last June. Both competed in the 50-meter and 100-meter freestyl...]]> March 11, 2009 03:53:06 PDT Since winning eight gold medals in Beijing, Phelps has been on a whirlwind post-Olympic tour. But, finally, he had a hero's homecoming this weekend in Baltimore.]]> October 05, 2008 07:38:33 PDT How much are eight gold medals in a single Games worth? Michael Phelps is about to find out as advertisers are clamoring for the swimmer and banking on his star power.]]> August 18, 2008 23:36:18 PDT It's evident that Michael Phelps "phever" is alive and well in Baltimore. And it seems everywhere you go in town -- from high-end eateries to grocery stores and, of course, pools -- the topic of conversation is all Phelps, all the time.]]> August 18, 2008 22:55:04 PDT Michael Phelps won a record eight gold medals in a single Olympics in Beijing. Still doubt he's the best swimmer ever? Our numbers don't lie.]]> August 16, 2008 18:25:43 PDT When you think of Baltimore, you instantly think of crab cakes, Cal Ripken Jr. and the Inner Harbor. But do you think of Olympic swimming? After the Summer Games, you will.]]> July 29, 2008 03:54:19 PDT Although the Missouri Grand Prix is not the Olympic Trials, the swimmers that will be there has that feeling in one of the big tuneup events for the Beijing Games. Amy Rosewater previews the field.]]> February 15, 2008 04:11:49 PST Katie Hoff wasn't prepared for her first Olympics back in 2004. Now at age 18, she knows what to expect for 2008 in Beijing, in and out of the pool.]]> August 13, 2007 05:21:36 PDT Michael Phelps is tearing it up at the World Championships, but is he the greatest swimmer of all time? We run the numbers (and golds) to give you the answer.]]> March 29, 2007 11:55:36 PDT