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5 Olympic things to know for Sunday

Swimming

Here's what to watch for at the London Olympics on Sunday... SWIMMING: The United States, Australia and France go for gold in the final of the 4 x100m freestyle relay, a day after Michael Phelps was stunningly defeated by teammate Ryan Lochte... BASKETBALL: The U.S. men's team plays France (and NBA star Tony Parker).

 

Phelps Barely Qualifies in 400 Medley

The defending champion in the 400-meter freestyle, Tae-hwan Park of South Korea, advanced in his event only after his disqualification was overturned.

 

Lochte wins 400 IM in blowout; Phelps finishes 4th

Ryan Lochte

Ryan Lochte turned his much-anticipated duel with Michael Phelps into a blowout, pulling away to win the Olympic 400-meter individual medley by more than 3 seconds Saturday night. Even more stunning: Phelps didn't even win a medal.

 

Phelps drops 200 free, will swim 7 in London

Michael Phelps is dropping out of the 200-meter freestyle at this month's London Olympics, leaving him with seven events for his Games swansong.

 

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