It all started with a viral July 29 social media post, in which Ravens players asked the Olympic swimming legend to give them a hand in the pool.

Michael Phelps is to swimming what Tom Brady is to football - and arguably better. So when he speaks on the state of the USA Swimming organization, people are inclined to listen. Phelps has been speaking out against the leadership at the national swimming organization lately.

Michael Phelps has once again called out USA Swimming following an underwhelming performance in the 2025 World Championships. "No one really wants to talk about how broken USA Swimming has become," Phelps,