The 'Curtain of Distraction' is well known at Arizona State University as a hilarious sports tactic. This time Michael Phelps came out Magic Mike style to prevent a few free throws. Just look at those sweet moves, the opposing team was bound to miss. 

Scientists now say the admission by Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte during the summer Olympics about urinating in the pool is really not such a bad thing.

He always put his rival Ryan Lochte in the shade during their swimming careers. And the former will be hoping Michael Phelps does not do it again after he was spotted showing off his swimming skills for a camera crew in Miami on Wednesday.

Michael Phelps has wished his USA team-mate Ryan Lochte happy birthday as they both prepare for the Olympic Games in Rio.

While Michael Phelps is now considered the 'greatest of all time' with 23 Olympic gold medals, Kris Humphries once gave him a run for his money in 1995, when they were both 10.

The SNL alum - who turns 42 next month - donned an icy-blue wig, gold medal, and tracksuit to better impersonate the disgraced 32-year-old swimmer

Over the last two weeks the Olympics have provided moments of brilliance, joy and excitement across 28 sports in Rio. Sportsmail brings you the best 50 images from the games...

'Thank you for all of the amazing bday wishes!! Yesterday ended up being a phenomenal day and thanks to those who made it possible!!' the Olympic athlete gushed in the caption.

The 34-year-old Olympian posted a charming photo of his 'family of 5' just hours after Nicole gave birth to the little boy on Monday.