Phelps the sprinter qualifies for finals in 100 free, backstrokeSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps qualified for the finals of the freestyle and backstroke at 100 meters at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix. Michael Phelps holds on to win 400-meter freestyle at meet in Santa Clara, Calif.SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps is his own worst critic, even after a victory. The 14-time Olympic gold medalist held off a late charge by his rivals to win the 400-meter freestyle Saturday at the Santa Clara International Grand Prix. Still stinging from 2 recent losses, Phelps returns to competitionSANTA CLARA, Calif. — Michael Phelps has descended from the mountains of Colorado still stinging from two recent losses in the pool. Japan’s Ryosuke Irie wants focus shifted back to the pool, not the rulesTOKYO — Japan’s Ryosuke Irie said Monday he’d rather see swimmers focusing on what goes on in the pool instead of debating the rules about swimsuits. |