Phelps is star attraction at U.S. men's rout of Germany in basketball (San Jose Mercury News)

18 August 2008, 8:41 pm

BEIJING — The intersection of swimming stardom and NBA celebrity seemed apropos Monday night when gold-medal winning Michael Phelps visited the U.S. men's basketball team.... read more

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