Phelps, Lochte Set For Final Olympic Showdown

By BETH HARRIS, Associated Press
Wed, 08/01/2012 - 11:59pm

LONDON (AP) -- It's time for Round 2 of Michael Phelps vs. Ryan Lochte....

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