Michael Phelps' stardom knows no limits, halts preseason game for fans to watch history


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Michael Phelps broke a 2,168-year-old Olympics record Thursday night with his outstanding 13 individual gold medal.

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Facing the monumental moment, the Baltimore Ravens made sure their game didn't interrupt the hometown kid's attempt at a record-breaking achievement and hit pause on their preseason game so that all in attendance could marvel.

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You don't get more big-time than causing a football game to halt so that fans can watch a moment from the Olympics.