Michael Phelps won the 200 freestyle and 200 butterfly at the U.S. national championships in Indianapolis, securing himself a spot at the world championships in Rome later this month. After winning the freestyle Phelps spoke to Summer Sanders and made a joke at his own expense. Read the full story

The 2009 ESPN ESPY awards show airs July 19, and will be hosted by Samuel Jackson. I wanted ESPN to give Norm McDonald another shot at hosting the event, but after his first performance as the MC I was basically asking for a Team USA over Spain sized miracle.

Last year I got loose in the ESPN the Magazine ESPY Style Studios and got to interview some of the nominees. Here are some of the people I’ll have a shot at talking to if I go back this year. Read the full story

The Baltimore Ravens pasted the Miami Dolphins 27-9 Sunday at Dolphin Stadium using their great defense led by Ed Reed. When the game was over the Ravens were greeted by the Olympic king and Baltimore native Michael Phelps. There’s even a brief Rachel Nichols cameo.

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The Los Angeles Angels became the first team to clinch a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday. Angels outfielder Torii Hunter put on some goggles and got his Michael Phelps on to celebrate the American League West title.

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