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Michael Phelps?and Ryan Lochte have each dropped out of the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha, Nebraska.Phelps, an 18-time Olympic gold medalist, earlier dropped the 200 free from his plans. Phelps famously swam and won a historic eight gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games.The decision to not swim in the 100-meter allows Phelps to focus on his three best events: the 100- and 200-meter butterfly and the 200-meter individual medley.Phelps wasnt necessarily a contender to win the 100- or 200-meter freestyle, but some thought he would swim the event in Omaha in an attempt to qualify for both of the relay teams that will compete in Rio.Now the only way he will appear in either of those relays is if head mens swimming coach Bob Bowman uses a discretionary pick to select Phelps.On Wednesday night, Phelps will swim his first final of the trials in the 200-meter butterfly. He is the top seed in event.Last summer at the U.S. Nationals in San Antonio, Phelps swam the fastest time in the world in all three of his events -- the 100- and 200-meter butterfly and the 200-meter individual medley.Lochte, a 11-time Olympic medalist, qualified sixth in the 100-meter preliminaries Wednesday before deciding not to swim in the evening semifinals.Lochte has been competing hurt since pulling his groin last Sunday, the opening day of the eight-day meet.His coach, David Marsh, says Lochte has been getting treatment daily and is focused on preparing for the 200-meter individual medley, which starts Thursday.ESPNs Wayne Drehs and The Associated Press contributed to this report Royals Jerseys 2020 . Two pressure cooker bombs exploded near the finish line of the April 15 race in an area packed with fans cheering the passing runners. Three people were killed and more than 260 injured, including at least 16 who lost limbs. Royals Jerseys 2019 . Speaking to the Chicago Tribune at baseballs Winter Meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Boras called the former home of the Expos a "tremendous environment" for baseball. https://www.cheaproyals.com/ .C. -- Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Bobcats got off to a fast start, and the Sacramento Kings were never quite able to catch up. Kansas City Royals Shirts .C. -- When North Carolina freshman Ryan Switzer reported to training camp in August he was a little miffed to learn he was third on the depth chart at punt returner. Stitched Royals Jerseys . Traditional contenders Brazil, Greece and Turkey drew the other three spots to complete the 24-team field for this summers tournament in Spain, basketball governing body FIBA announced Saturday at its meeting in Barcelona. MOTEGI, Japan -- Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo had the fastest lap in Fridays practice for the MotoGP of Japan.Spains Lorenzo clocked 1 minute, 45.151 seconds at Twin Ring Motegi to finish 0.053 seconds ahead of Ducati rider Andrea Dovizioso of Italy. Spains Maverick Vinales, riding a Suzuki, was third.Honda rider Marc Marquez, who leads the overall standings and is seeking his fifth wwin, was fourth, 0.dddddddddddd.152 seconds off the pace.Yamaha rider Valentino Rossi, who trails Marquez in the championship standings by 52 points, was seventh fastest.Marquez could wrap up the 2016 title with a win on Sunday. Qualifying is on Saturday. ' ' '