He’s back: Phelps returns to racing in Charlotte 9 months after Olympic triumph

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Phelps has arrived in North Carolina for his first meet since his record triumph at the Beijing Olympics.

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.

Phelps returns from 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.