RIO DE JANEIRO -- Now that his flag-carrying duties are out of the way, Michael Phelps is eager to get started on his fifth Olympics.That will likely come Sunday in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay, a title the Americans are gunning to reclaim after getting chased down by the French in 2012.Phelps expected debut would be one of the highlights on the second day of swimming at the Rio Games, though hed have to share the spotlight with Katie Ledecky.Shell be seeking the first of an expected three individual gold medals, going in as a heavy favorite in the 400 freestyle. The only suspense seems to be whether shell break her own world record.Ledecky already picked up her first medal of the games, anchoring the womens 4x100 free relay to a silver-medal finish behind Australia on Saturday.Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, wants to do his part for the mens relay team.Thats something Ive had the privilege to be a part of since 2004, and Im hoping to have the opportunity again, Phelps said. Its always super-fast and there are always some wild, crazy splits that take place.In 2008, the Americans memorably defeated the French when Jason Lezak rallied against Alain Bernard with the fastest 100 split in history, a victory that kept Phelps on course to win a record eight gold medals in Beijing.Four years ago, the French got their revenge when Yannick Agnel caught Ryan Lochte on the anchor leg.This time, its hardly a two-country race.The Australians figure to be in the mix, especially riding the momentum of an impressive opening night at the pool. They captured two gold medals, also taking the mens 400 free when Mack Horton held off defending Olympic champion Sun Yang of China, doubling up on the one gold medal they managed during their disappointing performance at the 2012 London Games.You can probably pick three or four teams that are going to have a chance to win that relay, Phelps said. The Australians made a significant charge over the past couple of years with their mens and womens teams combined. A lot of younger guys really stepped up, and that brings more excitement to the sport.The Americans are eager for gold after getting shut out on the first night of swimming, settling for three silvers. It was a first time they failed to win at least one race during an Olympic finals session at the pool since Aug. 14, 2008 -- the lone day Phelps didnt go for gold in Beijing.Phelps has been part of the 4x100 free relay at the last three Olympics, even though the 100 free has never been one of his individual specialties. Its unfathomable that the Americans would leave off a swimmer with 18 golds and 22 medals overall, especially after a dismal performance at last years worlds when the U.S. didnt even qualify for the final -- a performance that was especially galling to Phelps, who had to sit out the meet as part of his punishment for a second drunken-driving arrest.I do know that the coaching staff will put out the four fastest guys, whoever that is, Phelps said coyly. Im looking forward to either watching or being in that race.Also on tap for the second day of swimming: finals in the womens 100 butterfly, in which Swedens Sarah Sjostrom is favored to take down defending champion Dana Vollmer of the U.S., and the mens 100 breaststroke, where Adam Peaty of Britain already took down his own world record during the preliminaries.---Follow Paul Newberry on Twitter at www.twitter.com/pnewberry1963 . His work can be found at http://bigstory.ap.org/content/paul-newberry . 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"It just felt like it was my time to move on," she said in a phone interview from her hometown of Burlington, Ont. 9Misbah-ul-Haq (282 runs at 40.28)Pakistans most statesmanlike captain since Imran Khan. Although he will rue the final day at Edgbaston, this series - and tour - was a triumph for Misbah and victory in the last Test was a fitting full stop on the teams rebuilding after the controversies of 2010. His hundred on the opening day at Lords was agenda setting, instilling belief in his team that they could challenge England, and though he struggled to quite hit those heights again with the bat he remained a key wicket.8Yasir Shah (19 wickets at 40.73)The bare numbers do not tell the full picture of Yasirs impact on the series. His ten wickets at Lords took advantage of Englands early uncertainty and he showed the qualities of a champion to follow two lean Tests - he was 4 for 502 at Old Trafford and Edgbaston - with a decisive second-innings display at The Oval. Showed pluck with the bat, too, which could not always be said of Pakistans bowlers, and was a livewire in the field.7Sami Aslam (167 runs at 55.66)Where was he for two Tests? When Aslam came into the side at Edgbaston he immediately looked a Test opener. He left assuredly (until the second-innings mistake against Steven Finn) making the bowlers come to him, then had the range of strokes to pick off the loose deliveries. Had less of an impact at The Oval, but he appears a long-term solution to half the opening conundrum at least.Younis Khan (340 runs at 48.57)With his future starting to be questioned, Younis responded with one of his greatest innings - a series-squaring double-century during which his earlier problems seemed a world away. It was batsmanship of the highest order. Before then, England thought they had his number, twice having him caught down the leg side, but his work ethic - he had a lengthy, lone net two days before The Oval - paid dividends. His catching was fallible, but hes not done yet.Asad Shafiq (274 runs at 39.14)Made telling contributions in both Pakistans victories with 73 and 49 at Lords before a century to put England on the back foot at The Oval. That hundred was an impressive riposte to a pair at Edgbaston, where England targeted him with full, straight deliveries, and he has a vast part to play in the future of this batting order, especially once Younis and Misbah eventually make way.6Azhar Ali (295 runs at 42.14)A slow start to the series where a couple of close lbw shouts went against him but he responded with an impressive century at Edgbaston. However, his dismissal off the final ball of the second day proved to be a pivotal moment in the match and his second-innings drive at Moeen Ali gave England an opening. Was promoted for the final Test and made a sturdy 49, suggesting he is as likely as anyone to succeed alongside Aslam.Sarfraz Ahmed (193 runs at 32.16; 15 catches)Feisty in front and behind the stumps. Not blemish-free with the gloves during the first two matches, but was solid in the second half of the series. Jaunty batting without crossing the fifty mark. The game rarely stands still when hes at the crease. A crucial buffer between the batsmen and the tail.ddddddddddddWahab Riaz (10 wickets at 36.00)Produced the fieriest bowling of the series. Was part of a captivating fourth afternoon at Lords where wickets eluded him and was nullified at Old Trafford by the effects of workload in a four-man attack. Having been left out for Edgbaston he returned for the final Test and rattled England in both innings. Three wickets on the first day set England back then he struck the seismic blow of removing Alastair Cook early in the second innings. A brilliant piece of fielding off his own bowling to run out Chris Woakes then the wicket of Jonny Bairstow next ball was a fitting finale. Although he was ordered out of the attack, he had more than done his job. Mohammad Amir (12 wickets at 42.41)Did not finish with the innings haul his bowling deserved, but this was a satisfactory return to Test cricket. Given all the hype and scrutiny in the build-up a few nerves would have been understandable, but he quickly settled and he did not always have the support in the field. His match-sealing wicket at Lords was a moment of personal redemption. Picked a vital moment for a career-best with the bat: his 39 in a stand of 97 with Younis at The Oval ensured no way back for EnglandSohail Khan (13 wickets at 25.00)When Pakistan decided they needed a right-arm seamer, Sohail came in and bagged two five-wicket hauls. Made the most of first-day assistance at Edgbaston by pitching the ball full and then took out Englands lower order at The Oval when Woakes and Moeen Ali were threatening to take the game away from Pakistan. Stamina remains a concern, but fitness can be improved on with some hard work.4Rahat Ali (8 wickets at 50.87)Knocked the top off Englands order in the second innings at Lords but faded after that as the batsmen sat on him and waited for the loose deliveries. Was required to do a holding role in a four-man attack. Remains highly-rated by Mickey Arthur so is likely to be part of future Test squads. But hes not a nightwatchman.2Iftikhar Ahmed (4 runs at 4.00; 1 wicket at 13)Unclear whether he is a long-term option for the Test side having been brought in to give Pakistan a better balance for The Oval. In the end he only bowled four overs and played a horrid crossed-bat swipe to be dismissed at what could have been a crucial juncture.Mohammad Hafeez (102 runs at 17.00)Flattered to deceive with a brace of 40s in the opening two Tests before a shocking outing at Edgbaston were he twice gifted his wicket with poor shots. Alongside his dodgy catching and inability to bowl the selectors finally lost patience for the final Test.Shan Masood (71 runs at 17.75)As in the UAE against England, he was given two Tests and did not do anything to convince he has a long-term career as a Test opener - certainly against quality pace bowling. Fed the keeper and slips with catches; when James Anderson returned for Old Trafford he made it six dismissals of Masood in six innings against him ' ' '