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NFL'Call him Michael Phelps': DeMarcus Lawrence compared to Olympic legend by Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys blew the Minnesota Vikings out of the water in Week 11, scoring a 40-3 win on the road against a previously once-defeated squad. As the score suggests, the Cowboys played excellently on both ends of the field. Defensively, the Cowboys neutralized the Vikings’ high-flying attack, with DeMarcus Lawrence churning out a solid […]

EvergreenMichael Phelps' Net Worth in 2022

Michael Phelps’ net worth in 2022 is $100 million. Phelps is a retired Olympic swimmer and corporate endorser. He has won 28 Olympic medals, with 23 of them being gold. Not only is he the best Olympic swimmer of all time, but arguably also the winningest athlete in Olympic history. For this piece, let’s take […]

OlympicsYoung Thug offers Michael Phelps bonkers swimming challenge in the middle of the ocean

Famous Atlanta rapper Young Thug had an interesting question for world-renowned swimming superstar Michael Phelps on Wednesday, and remarkably, the Olympian gave him an answer. Young Thug took to Twitter with a very curious question for the 28-time Olympic medalist, asking Phelps if he thinks he’d be able to swim to shore if dropped 100 […]

Boston CelticsCeltics' Jaylen Brown goes full Michael Phelps with insane underwater workout

Nearly two months since the Boston Celtics lost to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, Jaylen Brown is making sure he’ll come back better and stronger next season. Brown is putting in the work this offseason, and based on his recent workouts, his focus is on strengthening his muscles and making sure he’ll […]

OlympicsMichael Phelps reacts to Simone Biles' Tokyo Olympics exit, mental health issue

Michael Phelps knows the pressure of being in the Olympics, which is why he understands what Simone Biles is feeling after she withdrew from USA Gymnastics’ team final competition on Tuesday. Biles left the competition following an awkward landing during her vault exercise. It was thought she suffered a physical injury when the team announced […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesCall of Duty event brings together Karl-Anthony Towns, Marshawn Lynch, Michael Phelps

On Friday, Call of Duty XP 2016 – a convention on the beloved first-person shooter video game franchise – came to Los Angeles, and so did star athletes. Included in the festivities were Michael Phelps, fresh off his final Olympic appearance, former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch, and NBA Rookie of the Year Karl-Anthony Towns. […]

NBAMichael Phelps reveals USA swimmers perform better when NBA players watch

Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian of all-time, claims the presence of NBA players in the stands adds inspiration and motivation to Team USA swimmers during competitions. It is no secret that all Olympians are ultra-competitive and Phelps believes the presence of NBA players in the stands triggers USA swimmers to use that extra motivation when […]

Atlanta HawksKris Humphries actually beat Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte in swimming as a kid

When Kris Humphries watches the Olympics, he’s one of the few people who can realistically say, “Well, I can do that,” without it sounding completely unfounded and ridiculous. When Humphries was a kid, he was one of the best swimmers in the United States. In fact, at 10 years old, he was setting multiple records […]

Chicago BullsMichael Phelps is drawing inspiration from Michael Jordan

Michael Phelps is putting on another dominating performance in the Rio Olympics. Shattering record after record, Phelps has now amassed 23 gold medals in this year’s games. It’s a staggering number as the athlete-elite even bests a boatload of countries in the medal tally. According to Nicole Auerbach’s recent article for USA Today Sports, Phelps […]

NBAKevin Durant, DeMarcus Cousins and other Team USA stars lose their minds cheering for Michael Phelps

The Olympic Games in Rio is now in full swing and athletes from all over the world have been showcasing their talents in the world stage. On Tuesday night, the swimmers led by five-time Olympian Michael Phelps took centerstage and competed for the 200m freestyle finals. This was one of the most anticipated events in […]

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