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Monday, June 17, 2013  South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley is holding a sneaker drive this week to help needy and homeless children. She recently got involved in an initiative called Inner Sole.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Going out in style: Phelps rallies to win last individual race of career for 17th gold medal

Friday, August 03, 2012  Big finale: Michael Phelps set to swim last individual Olympic race before retiring

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Story updated with video: No. 19 and counting: Phelps earns a place in history, with more chances for medals ahead

Tuesday, July 31, 2012  Runner-up again: Phelps claims 18th career medal to tie Soviet gymnast, but blows the gold

Monday, July 30, 2012  US rallies after Agnel bests Lochte again, earning backstroke golds with Franklin, Grevers

Friday, June 29, 2012  Flach swam a time of 1:59.43 to record one of the best finishes ever by a South Carolina swimmer at the U.S. Trials.

Thursday, December 17, 2009  Michael Phelps expressed sympathy for Tiger Woods and his family on Thursday because of the scrutiny resulting from the golfer's admitted infidelity.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  Phelps reaches 200 medley final, misses 100 butterfly final at short-course World Cup meet

Wednesday, October 28, 2009  Michael Phelps leads US team into Duel in the Pool against Europeans

Wednesday, September 09, 2009  Michael Phelps contract with Speedo extended through 2013

Thursday, August 13, 2009  Police: Michael Phelps unhurt after 2 vehicles collide in Baltimore; other driver "shaken up"

Friday, July 31, 2009  Milorad Cavic is tired of hearing about Michael Phelps having to compete in a supposedly inferior swimsuit.

Thursday, July 30, 2009  With Phelps cheering from stands, Ryan Lochte sets world record in 200 IM at worlds in Rome

Thursday, July 30, 2009  Make it 29: With seven more records, Rome worlds pass Beijing as fastest meet ever