http://www.mail.com/subjects/436-aquatics.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/436-aquatics.html http://www.mail.com/news/us/2106308-swim-coach-sentenced-to-7-years-sex-abuse.html ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed. Richard J. Curl, who last year was banned for life from the sport by USA Swimming, apologized for abusing the girl over a four-year period in the 1980s. The abuse start... Fri, 24 May 2013 02:32:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/2106308-swim-coach-sentenced-to-7-years-sex-abuse.html 2013-05-24T02:32:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094668-report-michael-phelps-planning-comeback.html Is Michael Phelps planning a comeback? A report Friday night from WBBH, an NBC television affiliate in Fort Myers, Fla., said Phelps will return to swimming with an eye toward competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The three-paragraph story on the station's Web site was posted by news anchor Peter Busch, who is the son of Frank Busch, director of the U.S. na... Sat, 18 May 2013 22:37:27 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2094668-report-michael-phelps-planning-comeback.html 2013-05-18T22:37:27Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2088632-franklin-ready-to-walk-high-school-aisle.html Missy Franklin is starting to feel like a grown-up. "I don't know where the time went," she said, breaking into a bubbly laugh. "We just went to the bank the other day and signed everything over. It's crazy. I do feel a little bit older." Sure, the star of the London Olympics still has much of her life in front of her. But Franklin reached one important m... Wed, 15 May 2013 23:02:33 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/2088632-franklin-ready-to-walk-high-school-aisle.html 2013-05-15T23:02:33Z http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2079900-uk-prince-injured-us-officer-launch-warrior-games.html COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Combat helicopter pilot Prince Harry of Britain along with Olympic swimming champion Missy Franklin joined an American naval officer who had been blinded in Afghanistan in launching the Warrior Games for wounded service members. Lt. Bradley Snyder, Harry and Franklin lifted a torch Saturday to ignite an Olympic-style cauldro... Sun, 12 May 2013 08:04:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/politics/2079900-uk-prince-injured-us-officer-launch-warrior-games.html 2013-05-12T08:04:51Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2079010-prince-harry-missy-franklin-launch-warrior-games.html COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Escorted by Britain's Prince Harry and swimming superstar Missy Franklin, a U.S. Navy officer blinded by an improvised bomb in Afghanistan lit an Olympic-style cauldron Saturday to launch the Warrior Games for wounded service members. Lt. Bradley Snyder, Harry and Franklin completed the last leg of a brief torch relay at the... Sat, 11 May 2013 22:52:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2079010-prince-harry-missy-franklin-launch-warrior-games.html 2013-05-11T22:52:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2075734-tim-tebow-appears-lecture-word-plans.html BENTON HARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Eleven days after he was cut by the New York Jets, Tim Tebow's future plans remain up in the air. Since his release, Tebow has not spoken publicly about the dismissal or what his next move will be. Does he feel jilted by the Jets? Does he have any other NFL prospects? Would he consider the Canadian Football League? ... Fri, 10 May 2013 02:00:34 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2075734-tim-tebow-appears-lecture-word-plans.html 2013-05-10T02:00:34Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2067218-forbes-poll-tabs-tebow-influential-athlete.html NEW YORK (AP) — Even on the unemployment line, Tim Tebow remains a popular presence. The former Jets quarterback, cut by New York last week after one disappointing season and now a free agent, was selected as America's most influential athlete, according to a survey released Monday by Forbes.com. Tebow had the most influence on fans, a... Mon, 06 May 2013 22:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/2067218-forbes-poll-tabs-tebow-influential-athlete.html 2013-05-06T22:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Last summer, NBA veteran Jason Collins considered joining an old Stanford college roommate, U.S. Rep. Joseph Kennedy III, at Boston's gay pride parade. Collins eventually decided he shouldn't, because he wanted to keep his secret safe: For more than a decade as a professional athlete, he had remained silent about his sexuality, worried a... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:48:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052890-im-gay-nba-player-jason-collins-breaks-barrier.html 2013-04-30T13:48:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html WASHINGTON (AP) — With the simplest of sentences, NBA veteran Jason Collins set aside years of worry and silence to become the first active player in one of four major U.S. professional sports leagues to come out as gay. In a first-person article posted Monday on Sports Illustrated's website, Collins begins: "I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:37:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/2051162-nba-veteran-center-jason-collins-gay.html 2013-04-30T02:37:09Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052324-gay-athletes-while-active-retired.html Even before Jason Collins, plenty of other athletes around the world have come out as gay, either while still active or in retirement. From Martina Navratilova to Greg Louganis to Sheryl Swoopes, men and women from a variety of sports have openly acknowledged their sexuality, though many others are believed to still be reluctant to come forward. ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:27:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2052324-gay-athletes-while-active-retired.html 2013-04-30T01:27:29Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2038214-ryan-lochte-critics-haters-a-given.html NEW YORK (AP) — What would Ryan Lochte do if he became the brunt of a joke? Ignore it. The 28-year-old Olympic gold medalist-turned-reality TV star addressed the ups-and-downs of fame at the E! Network Upfront in New York on Monday. He's experienced both in recent days. A new reality series "What Would Ryan Lochte Do" premiered Sunday on E! It debuted on ... Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:07:28 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/2038214-ryan-lochte-critics-haters-a-given.html 2013-04-23T03:07:28Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1998244-lance-armstrong-drops-swimming-event.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong's doping past got him kicked out of the pool. Armstrong was forced to withdraw Thursday from the Masters South Central Zone Championships this weekend after swimming's international federation raised objections to his participation. Armstrong has been banned for life from sanctioned Olympic sport competition by the U.S... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:23:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1998244-lance-armstrong-drops-swimming-event.html 2013-04-04T20:23:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1996602-lance-armstrong-to-splash-return.html AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Lance Armstrong is looking to make a splash with a return to competition. The disgraced cyclist is signed up to swim three events this weekend at the Masters South Central Zone Swimming Championships at the University of Texas. Armstrong spokesman Mark Higgins said Wednesday that Armstrong, 41, will compete in the 40-44 age group in t... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 02:07:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1996602-lance-armstrong-to-splash-return.html 2013-04-04T02:07:10Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1925534-us-speedskating-eyeing-sexual-abuse-allegations.html U.S. Speedskating began an investigation Friday into the report of a female skater accusing former Olympian and organization president Andy Gabel of sexual abuse in the 1990s. Bridie Farrell told public radio station WUWM in Milwaukee that she had sexual contact with Gabel repeatedly over several months in 1997 and 1998 while both were training in New Yor... Fri, 01 Mar 2013 20:58:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1925534-us-speedskating-eyeing-sexual-abuse-allegations.html 2013-03-01T20:58:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1917750-calif-swim-coach-accuser-bully.html A San Diego swim coach alleged to have multiple identities and a felony conviction fired back Tuesday, calling his accuser a "bully" with a checkered past. James Pantera issued a statement one day after a complaint was filed with USA Swimming by Mike Saltzstein, a former vice president with the governing body. The statement said Saltzstein is "attempting ... Wed, 27 Feb 2013 01:12:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1917750-calif-swim-coach-accuser-bully.html 2013-02-27T01:12:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1906670-michael-phelps-eye-golf-gold.html SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Michael Phelps still hops in the pool occasionally, but only so the most decorated Olympian of all-time can get a little peace and quiet. "Whenever I'm in the pool I don't have to answer questions, I don't have to say 'Hi!'" Phelps said. "It's my time. That's something that I don't get often. It's a good little getaway for me." And t... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:08:45 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1906670-michael-phelps-eye-golf-gold.html 2013-02-21T23:08:45Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1898336-lochte-struggles-to-balance-demands-tv-pool.html ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Lochte is warming to the idea of being a TV star. Even if it's not doing much for his swimming. Lochte is struggling to balance the demands of getting ready for this summer's world championships and filming a new reality television show, which begins airing on E! Entertainment Television in April. ... Mon, 18 Feb 2013 01:11:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1898336-lochte-struggles-to-balance-demands-tv-pool.html 2013-02-18T01:11:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1888428-column-swifter-higher-stronger-dumber.html The motto of "swifter, higher, stronger" says little about the Olympics these days and everything about the lengths to which the clueless fuddy-duddies at the IOC will go in pursuit of the almighty buck. At this pace, "The Bachelor" and "The Voice" will be locks for the 2020 Games. Not so wrestling, which the IOC executive committee dropped in a secret vo... Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:44:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1888428-column-swifter-higher-stronger-dumber.html 2013-02-13T08:44:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1876422-franklins-final-high-school-meet-drawing-crowd.html DENVER (AP) — The teen sensation will perform in front of a capacity crowd this weekend, hoping to treat the fans to one last splashy show. And no, Justin Bieber hasn't suddenly added a concert date in the Mile High City. This ticket is even harder to come by as Regis Jesuit senior Missy Franklin concludes her high school swimming career at the Class 5A s... Thu, 07 Feb 2013 23:42:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1876422-franklins-final-high-school-meet-drawing-crowd.html 2013-02-07T23:42:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1807962-franklin-swims-1st-meet-year-high-school.html AURORA, Colo. (AP) — It's hard to determine which meant more to Missy Franklin: Meeting singer Justin Bieber backstage at a recent concert or swimming in her first high school meet of the season. Mention both and her eyes grow wide. But only one made her nervous — and no, it wasn't visiting with the teen sensation after his performance in Denver on Monday... Wed, 09 Jan 2013 03:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1807962-franklin-swims-1st-meet-year-high-school.html 2013-01-09T03:27:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1805458-swimmer-lochte-diving-reality-tv-with.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olympic champion swimmer Ryan Lochte is diving into the world of reality television with a six-episode series debuting in April. Airing on E!, "What Would Ryan Lochte Do?" will follow the 28-year-old swimmer as he prepares for the 2016 Rio Olympics while developing his fashion line, making media appearances, dealing with his family and ... Tue, 08 Jan 2013 01:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1805458-swimmer-lochte-diving-reality-tv-with.html 2013-01-08T01:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1785588-sports-year-sad-sagas-story-2012.html Jerry Sandusky will spend the rest of his life in prison, Penn State football played under NCAA sanctions and Joe Paterno passed away. Lance Armstrong abandoned his fight against doping allegations. Roger Clemens won his court battle, despite lingering skepticism over whether he used steroids. The impact of early-stage dementia forced Pat Summitt to step ... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 17:53:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1785588-sports-year-sad-sagas-story-2012.html 2012-12-24T17:53:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1785466-ap-photographers-captured-year-sports.html From London to Los Angeles, Miami to Medinah and just about everywhere else imaginable, Associated Press photographers captured countless images from the sports world in 2012. Each of them was unforgettable in its own way, capturing either someone's success or someone's struggles. Here's a look at 10 photos that helped define the sports year. ... Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:19:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1785466-ap-photographers-captured-year-sports.html 2012-12-24T16:19:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1781766-douglas-wins-ap-female-athlete-year-honors.html When Gabby Douglas allowed herself to dream of being the Olympic champion, she imagined having a nice little dinner with family and friends to celebrate. Maybe she'd make an appearance here and there. "I didn't think it was going to be crazy," Douglas said, laughing. "I love it. But I realized my perspective was going to have to change." Just a bit. The t... Fri, 21 Dec 2012 22:44:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1781766-douglas-wins-ap-female-athlete-year-honors.html 2012-12-21T22:44:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1779216-michael-phelps-voted-ap-male-athlete-year.html Now that he's away from the pool, Michael Phelps can reflect — really reflect — on what he accomplished. Pretty amazing stuff. "It's kind of nuts to think about everything I've gone through," Phelps said. "I've finally had time to myself, to sit back and say, '... that really happened?' It's kind of shocking at times." ... Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1779216-michael-phelps-voted-ap-male-athlete-year.html 2012-12-20T18:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1776524-penn-voted-ap-sports-story-year.html NEW YORK (AP) — The Penn State child sex abuse scandal was selected as the sports story of the year by U.S. editors and news directors in an annual vote conducted by The Associated Press. The news broke in November 2011, with a grand jury report outlining charges against Jerry Sandusky, and the outrage that followed led to the firing of Hall of Fame coach... Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:16:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1776524-penn-voted-ap-sports-story-year.html 2012-12-19T15:16:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1770420-lochte-leaves-short-course-worlds-with-6-golds.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Ryan Lochte won two more races at the short-course world championships on Sunday, finishing the event with six golds and one silver. The result matched his medal total from the last championships, in Dubai in 2010. Lochte won the 100-meter individual medley, a day after he broke the world record in the event. The five-time Olympic champion... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 19:51:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1770420-lochte-leaves-short-course-worlds-with-6-golds.html 2012-12-16T19:51:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1770178-ryan-lochte-wins-100-5th-gold-worlds.html ISTANBUL (AP) — Ryan Lochte captured his fifth gold medal at the short-course world championships in Turkey by winning the 100-meter individual medley Sunday, a day after he broke the world record in the event. The five-time Olympic champion finished in 51.21 seconds, ahead of Kenneth To of Australia and George Bovell III of Trinidad and Tobago. Earlier S... Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1770178-ryan-lochte-wins-100-5th-gold-worlds.html 2012-12-16T17:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1762462-column-1-athlete-year-2012-messi.html PARIS (AP) — 'Tis the season for making merry and for choosing our top sports men and women of the year, two distinctly separate annual rituals that in fact dovetail neatly, because part of the joy and merriment of following sports is debating who is best at them. This being an Olympic year, we were spoiled for choice in 2012. Oscar Pistorius is a temptin... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1762462-column-1-athlete-year-2012-messi.html 2012-12-12T21:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1752624-inaugural-european-games-approved-baku-2015.html ROME (AP) — The inaugural European Games were approved Saturday by continental Olympic committees and assigned to Baku in June 2015. The secret ballot of European Olympic Committees ends years of debate, passing with 38 in favor, eight against and three abstaining. The capital of Azerbaijan was the sole candidate. The results were met with applause from t... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 09:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/other/1752624-inaugural-european-games-approved-baku-2015.html 2012-12-08T09:50:00Z