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NEWS ABOUT: Michael Phelps

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OPINION

Phelps Toke Highlights Absurd Drug Laws

We elected a president who once smoked, so what's the big deal?

Feb 4, 09 1:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Poor Michael Phelps, who will have to be punished for something nearly half the country has also done, writes Kathleen Parker in the Washington Post. And poor Sheriff Leon Lott, who "probably doesn't want to press charges because it's a waste of time and resources." The real problems,... More »

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War on Drugs • drugs • Michael Phelps • South Carolina • marijuana • Bill Maher • sheriff • Leon Lott • Bill Maher Grid

SC Sheriff Vows
to Prosecute Phelps for Pot

Says if Olympian toked in his jurisdiction, it'll be an 'easy case'

Feb 3, 09 12:28 PM CST
(Newser) - A South Carolina sheriff says he’ll charge Michael Phelps with whatever crimes he can if the Olympian smoked pot in his jurisdiction, the State reports. “This case is no different than any other,” the Richland County sheriff said yesterday. “This one might be a lot easier... More »

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California • Michael Phelps • South Carolina • swimming • marijuana • misdemeanor • Olympics

OPINION

Phelps' Toke Shouldn't
Cause Such a Splash

He goes to great lengths to win, and it's the same with relaxing; embarrassment is punishment enough

Feb 3, 09 10:20 AM CST
(Newser) - Michael Phelps’ reputation shouldn't go up in smoke just because he was caught indulging in a drug an estimated 42% of Americans have tried, Sally Jenkins writes in the Washington Post. Phelps, like most great athletes, is a creature of extremes, and nobody should be surprised that when he breaks... More »

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bongs • Michael Phelps • Kellogg • swimming • marijuana • endorsement • Olympics

 (Some) 
 Sponsors, 
 Celebs 
 Support 
 Phelps 

A few celebs are also in his corner

Feb 3, 09 8:36 AM CST
(Newser) - Michael Phelps’ sponsors are supportive—so far—following his bong imbroglio, AP reports. Watchmaker Omega called the whole thing a “nonissue,” and Speedo reiterated that Phelps is a “valued member of the Speedo team.” Experts say Phelps better stick to the straight and narrow—he promised... More »

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Michael Phelps • 2008 Beijing Olympics • swimming • marijuana • photograph • Internet leak • corporate sponsorship • Olympic athletes • Olympics • gold medalist

 More Pot-Smoking Celebs 

Olympic swimmer isn't only celeb to let life 'go to pot'

Feb 2, 09 6:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Elisabeth Hasselbeck may be up in arms over Michael Phelps' bong workout, notes Jezebel, but he's not alone. The View host speculated that today’s pot could spin into tomorrow's steroid use, even though the site notes that sponsors Omega and Speedo don't seem to care. Other stars who’ve... More »

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Michael Phelps • marijuana • marijuana legalization • Olympians • Kimora Lee Simmons • Mariah Carey • Woody Harrelson • Bill Maher Grid

 Phelps Cops to Smoking Pot 

Says he demonstrated "bad judgment"

Feb 1, 09 2:51 PM CST
(Newser) - Michael Phelps admitted today to smoking pot after a British tabloid ran a photo of him sucking a bong, the Times of London reports. The Olympic swimming star apologized, saying he “demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted... More »

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bongs • Michael Phelps • 2008 Beijing Olympics • marijuana • British tabloids

(Newser) - Michael Phelps may be getting a little too relaxed in the swimming off-season. The British tabloid News of the World has published a photo that it says shows the Olympic king taking a hit from a bong. No word yet from the Phelps camp, but the tabloid says the swimmer... More »

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bongs • Michael Phelps • swimming • marijuana • Olympics

OPINION

 Best Sports Stories of 2008 

Evil Bill, golden Michael, ailing Tiger, and hapless Lions held our fascination

Dec 26, 08 3:02 PM CST
(Newser) - Every fan has favorite storylines from the year in sports, but a few were universally intriguing, Reid Cherner and Tom Weir write in USA Today:
  1. Michael Phelps' eight golds in the 08/08/08 Olympics gave America a reason to root.
  2. Our favorite hoodied villain, Patriots coach Bill Belichick, finally
... More »

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Michael Phelps • Tiger Woods • Roger Clemens • 2008 Beijing Olympics • Bill Belichick • Mitchell Report • Super Bowl XLII • Big Brown • Eight Belles • Best of 2008 • US Open Golf

 The Year in (Wiki) Questions

Month-by-month, WikiAnswers lists the top questions of 2008

Dec 25, 08 2:31 PM CST
(Newser) - Need a primer on 2008? TechCrunch runs down common questions from each month on WikiAnswers:
  • January: When was the last time snow fell in Baghdad?
  • February: Why did the Hollywood writers go on strike?
  • March: Why did Bear Stearns fail?
  • April: Which races has Danica Patrick won?
  • May: How
... More »

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Barack Obama • Michael Phelps • Baghdad • Bear Stearns • Sex and the City • Hollywood writers' strike • Rod Blagojevich • bailout • Sarah Palin • Danica Patrick • wikis • Brangelina • Best of 2008

Phelps Splashes Into World
of Video Games

iPhone-ready product, due in spring 2010, will include, if not feature, swimming

Dec 18, 08 4:07 PM CST
(Newser) - It was probably inevitable: Michael Phelps, video game star. The Olympic swimmer is teaming with 505 Games to launch a Phelps-themed game in the spring of 2010, the Baltimore Sun reports. Swimming will play a role, but it won't be the main event. Beyond that, the game-maker is not revealing... More »

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Michael Phelps • iPhone • swimming • Olympians • video games

 First Dog Releases Last Video 

Olympic medalists Phelps, Liukin guest-star in 2008 'Barney Cam'

Dec 15, 08 2:42 PM CST
(Newser) - The White House released its final “Barney Cam” Christmas video today, continuing the adventures of the first dog, the AP reports. This year, the Bushes’ terrier dreams of representing America as an Olympic pole-vaulter and swimmer before clinching a US victory in the Ryder Cup. After waking, Barney decks... More »

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Bush administration • YouTube • Michael Phelps • holiday • Christmas • George W. Bush • Olympics • Nastia Liukin • Barney

 Phelps' Gal Pal Meets Mom 

Girlfriend spends Thanksgiving with fam

Nov 28, 08 6:30 AM CST
(Newser) - Olympic champion Michael Phelps brought his latest prize home: his girlfriend spent Thanksgiving with the family in Baltimore, People reports. The pair met in Vegas, where Phelps is practicing for the World Series of Poker and his gal pal works as a cocktail waitress. The Olympic sensation says the card... More »

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Michael Phelps • Las Vegas • 2008 Beijing Olympics • swimming • World Series of Poker • poker • US Olympic athletes • Olympics

Phelps Jittery Over SNL Appearance

Olympic great admits
he battled nerves
before MTV awards

Sep 13, 08 5:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - Winning gold medals was easy, but appearing on Saturday Night Live? “Oh gosh, this is going to be tough,” Michael Phelps told Jay Leno this week. Phelps is enjoying a burst of post-Olympic celebrity, the Baltimore Sun reports, but public speaking is a new sport for the... More »

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Saturday Night Live • Michael Phelps • swimming • Jay Leno

 Phelps Gives 
 $1M to Young Swimmers 

Foundation will promote water safety, healthy living

Sep 2, 08 2:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Phelps says he'll use the $1 million bonus from his sponsor Speedo for tying Mark Spitz's seven gold medals to encourage youth swimmers and water safety. The 23-year-old is starting a foundation "to really help to grow the sport," Phelps told the Today Show. The first initiative... More »

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Michael Phelps • swimming • Speedo • Michael Phelps Foundation

 Phelps' Agenda: VMAs, 
 Entourage ... LiLo? 

As starlet Lohan pesters for a date, swim star films HBO cameo, preps for MTV show

Aug 29, 08 11:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Phelps is getting more Hollywood by the day, AP reports: The swimming star yesterday filmed a cameo spot for the show-biz-centric HBO series Entourage, and will be a presenter at MTV’s Video Music Awards on Sept. 7 (six days before he hosts Saturday Night Live). And, the Daily ... More »

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Michael Phelps • MTV • HBO • Lindsay Lohan • Los Angeles • Entourage

 Phelps
 to Kick Off
 SNL Opener

Gold medal star makes comedy debut
as host next month

Aug 28, 08 6:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Super swimmer Michael Phelps will be trying his hand at making comedy gold as host of the season premier of Saturday Night Live, E! Online reports. The 23-year-old Olympic champ will be making his acting debut when the program's 34th season kicks off September 13. The swimmer will be joined... More »

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Saturday Night Live • television • Michael Phelps • 2008 Beijing Olympics • comedy • Olympians • USA Swimming • gold medalist

(Newser) - Michael Phelps hasn't exactly rested since his eighth medal triumph Saturday night: The swimming sensation not only signed a $1-million deal to pen a behind-the-scenes book on his training regimen and bought a $1.7 million Baltimore condo, he was caught in a steamy make-out session with Australian swimmer Stephanie... More »

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real estate • Michael Phelps • 2008 Beijing Olympics • celebrity • book

 Spitz Starts Life
 as Second-Greatest

1972 Olympic champ stays gracious after record falls to Phelps

Aug 21, 08 7:37 AM CDT
(Newser) - Outspoken and prickly in the best of times, Mark Spitz is slowly adjusting to being the second-greatest Olympian of all time, the Wall Street Journal reports. Mustering a little grace for the occasion, Spitz says he's relieved at the downgrade. "He's got the burden of inspiring the youth as... More »

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Michael Phelps • 2008 Beijing Olympics • world record • swimming • Olympians • USA Swimming • Mark Spitz

(Newser) - Michael Phelps’ eight Olympic golds may be priceless, but they're not worth that much to a commodities trader, MarketWatch notes. This year's gold medals are made mostly of silver and coated with less than a quarter-ounce of gold, putting their value around $215. But people are, of course, willing to... More »

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Michael Phelps • 2008 Beijing Olympics • gold prices • metal prices • gold medal • silver • commodity prices

OLYMPICS

Phelps' Ties
to Timekeeper Raise Doubts

Sponsor Omega won't release images of
race No. 7 finish

Aug 20, 08 5:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Phelps' razor-thin victory in his seventh race is raising sticky ethical questions because the Olympics' official timekeeper is also one of Phelps' sponsors, the New York Times reports. Making matters worse, the timekeeper, Omega, and swimming's governing body won't break with protocol and release underwater images of the finish.... More »

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Michael Phelps • 2008 Beijing Olympics • gold medal • USA Swimming • gold medalist

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