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Phelps back in competitive water

Michael Phelps -- the Olympic gold-medal swimmer who jumped into hot water over a photo of him holding a bong -- has returned to competition for the first time since the Beijing Olympics.

London 2012 progress impresses IOC

London's preparations for the 2012 Olympics were scrutinized by International Olympic Committee (IOC) inspectors on Tuesday when they began a three-day tour of the £9.3 billion project.

SI.com: Cliff Corcoran: Pool A rankings, notable names

Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan

Phelps admits 'bad judgment' after marijuana-pipe photo

Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps admitted to "regrettable" behavior Sunday and vowed it wouldn't happen again after a British newspaper published a photograph of the swimmer smoking from a bong.

Radcliffe returns to face top London field

World record holder Paula Radcliffe will return to run in next year's London marathon on April 26 when she faces five of the first six finishers at the Olympic Games in Beijing.

SI.com: SI's Sportsman of the Year: Michael Phelps

The party of the year in the swimming world took place not in Beijing's Water Cube in August but in a New York City hotel ballroom the week before Thanksgiving. The occasion was the Golden Goggle Awards, the Oscars of the amphibious set, and most of the 43 members of the U.S. Olympic swim team turned out for the splashy event. With their short skirts, high heels and ripped biceps the women were visions of powerful femininity. The dudes wore their tuxedos ironically, with shaggy hair and bow ties askew. Before the awards show began, there was a rip-roaring cocktail hour. The view of midtown Manhattan from the ballroom revealed the grand old Ziegfeld Theatre, which on this night was hosting a red-carpet premiere for the latest overwrought Hollywood drama. Despite the constellation of paparazzi flashes the assembled actors couldn't match the star power at the Golden Goggles.

Getting up to Olympic speed

I have always dreamed of winning a medal at the Olympic Games -- and sailing seemed like a good sport to target.

Radcliffe to defend title in New York

World record holder Paula Radcliffe of Britain has confirmed she will defend her New York marathon title on November 2.

Time.com: London 2012: Tough Act to Follow

Brits are known for theater, pageantry, music and humor. But if stodgy politicians have their way, none of that may come through in the 2012 Olympics

People.com: Michael Phelps and London Take the Summer Olympics Baton

The record-setting American calls the ceremony a "great start" to the 2012 games

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