Michael Phelps to be cited for invalid driver’s license after minor accident in Baltimore

BALTIMORE — Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was driving with an invalid, out-of-state license and told police he drank a beer about an hour and 15 minutes before he was involved in an accident, Baltimore police said Friday.

Michael Phelps to be cited for expired driver’s license; swimmer told police he had 1 beer

BALTIMORE — Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was driving with an expired, out-of-state license and told police he drank a beer about an hour and 15 minutes before he was involved in an accident, Baltimore police said Friday.

APNewsBreak: Police to cite Phelps for license issue, other driver to be cited for crash

BALTIMORE — Baltimore police say they’ll cite Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps for driving without a license and failure to establish residency in Maryland.

Baltimore police say other driver ran red light, causing crash with Olympic champion Phelps

BALTIMORE — A crash involving Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was blamed on the other driver, who ran a red light, Baltimore police said Friday.

A budding rivalry: Peirsol ready to take on Phelps in 100 backstrokes _ all the way to London

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Aaron Peirsol can’t remember the last time he lost in a final of the 100-meter backstroke.

US synchronized diving teams chosen for world championships

INDIANAPOLIS — Thomas Finchum, Kristian Ipsen, Kelci Bryant and Mary Beth Dunnichay have earned spots on USA Diving’s roster for this summer’s world championships.

Japan’s Ryosuke Irie sets world record in men’s 200-meter backstroke

CANBERRA, Australia — Japan’s Ryosuke Irie set a world record in the men’s 200-meter backstroke Sunday in a meet against Australia.

Dumais and Ipsen combine to win gold at USA Diving Grand Prix

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Diver Troy Dumais and teen partner Kristian Ipsen of the United States won gold in the synchronized men’s 3-meter springboard competition with a 443.13 score at the USA Diving Grand Prix on Friday.

Welcome back, Michael: Phelps’ 3-month suspension is over, so it’s time to get back in pool

BALTIMORE — Michael Phelps heard all the jokes, dealt with all the criticism, read all the tabloid reports about his supposed party-boy lifestyle.

Michael Phelps returns from 3-month suspension, ready to start racing again

BALTIMORE — Michael Phelps’ three-month suspension from competition is now over and he marked the occasion like any other day: He woke up late and headed to the pool. Speaking exclusively with The Associated Press, Phelps said he didn’t even realize his suspension ended Tuesday. Coach Bob Bowman couldn’t resist making a joke, saying he planned to enter his star swimmer in a meet later that night.

Pletcher’s Derby woes at 0-for-24 following another lost Run for the Roses

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Make it 0-for-24 for Todd Pletcher in the Kentucky Derby.

Budget cuts at U of Washington: Men’s, women’s swimming being eliminated

SEATTLE — The University of Washington is cutting its men’s and women’s swimming programs.

Lying, cheating, hurting: all in a day’s work in sports?

PARIS — “Lying, cheating, hurting — that’s all you seem to do.”

Olympic champion diver Mitcham ordered to return from Mexico amid swine flu outbreak

CANBERRA, Australia — Olympic diving champion Matthew Mitcham has been ordered to return from Mexico by his Australian provincial sports institute over concerns about swine flu.

French swimmer Bousquet sets 50-meter freestyle world record at French championships

MONTPELLIER, France — French swimmer Frederick Bousquet has set a world record in the 50-meter freestyle, becoming the first person to break the 21-second barrier.

French swimmer Alain Bernard breaks world record in 100-meter freestyle

MONTPELLIER, France — Alain Bernard of France broke the world record in the 100-meter freestyle at the French championships Thursday, becoming the first swimmer to go under the 47-second mark.

Michael Phelps will try out new freestyle technique when he returns to competition next month

NEW YORK — Michael Phelps is following up his record performance at the Beijing Olympics by changing some of the swimming technique that carried him to eight gold medals.