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Michael Phelps’ Pot Pic Investigation is Over

The athlete, who has been swimming in hot water since a photo of him smoking a bong went public, can now come up for air. According to new reports, Michael Phelps will not be charged with illegal drug use. Sheriff deputies in Richland County, South Carolina (the place where the photo of Phelps and the marijuana pipe was taken) just announced that they will not be arresting the Olympic champion for drug possession. The photo, which was taken at a party in November when Phelps visited the University of South Carolina, has been one of the most viewed shots on … Continue reading →

More Fallout from Michael Phelps’ Pot Pipe Photo

If you have a box of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes with Michael Phelps’ picture on it, you might want to hold on to it for a while. There’s no telling how much it might be worth now that the cereal company has axed the Olympic swimming champ from its payroll. Kellogg’s markets its Corn Flakes as the perfect cereal for those who want to maintain fit lifestyles, which is why company execs say they decided not to renew Phelps’ contract. According to Kellogg reps, the swimming sensation’s contract expires at the end of the month, but it won’t be renewed, namely … Continue reading →

Michael Phelps’ Dopey Decision Continues to Haunt Him

He may have gone public admitting his “bad” judgment, but that’s not stopping police in Columbia, South Carolina from opening an investigation into Michael Phelps’ alleged inhaling from a marijuana pipe. The sheriff in Columbia, where the incident took place last November, announced yesterday that an investigation is now underway, and charges could be pending against the 23-year-old Olympic swimming sensation. “If someone breaks the law in Richland County, we have an obligation as law enforcement to investigate and to bring charges,” deputies said in a written statement. “The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is making an effort to determine if … Continue reading →

Michael Phelps Caught Smoking Marijuana

Michael Phelps was supposed to be at tonight’s Super Bowl game in Tampa, Florida. But instead, the Olympic great is at an undisclosed location hiding out from the press. Mr. Fitness, the pool guru of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, the part man/part fish uber-athlete, is dodging the media right now because he was caught taking a hit from a marijuana pipe. Interestingly, rather than blow off speculation that it was indeed his mug displayed in a photo showing him inhaling from a pot pipe, Phelps issues a public statement earlier today saying: “I engaged in behavior which was regrettable … Continue reading →

Michael Phelps Takes New Girlfriend Home for Thanksgiving

So much for dating beauty pageant contestants and having flings with fellow Olympic swimmers. These days Michael Phelps is hanging with the real deal—-a girl worthy enough to bring home to mama. According to reports, the part man/part fish flew home to Baltimore earlier this week with gal pal Caroline “Caz” Pal in tow. The Olympic champion reportedly met the 26-year-old Las Vegas cocktail waitress at the Palms Casino Resort’s Moon Nightclub where she works and where Phelps has been perfecting his card game in preparation for the 2009 World Series of Poker. (He recently made it to the final … Continue reading →

Celebrities Unveil New Projects: Olympic Bound Beckham and Animated Lucas

From the soccer field to the roof of one of London’s red double-decker buses, David Beckham will be kicking the closing ceremony of the Beijing Olympics into high gear this Sunday. According to British newspapers, the international soccer star is on his way to China right now to practice his part in the closing ceremony. When the Games end at Beijing’s National Stadium, the distinction of hosting the Summer Olympics transfers to London in 2012 and Beckham will reportedly be included in the handover segment, which features a surprise finale. The L.A. Galaxy player (and hubby to his spicy wife … Continue reading →

Olympic Diets–The Method Behind the Madness

Even if you haven’t watched a single second of the Summer Olympic Games in China you likely know the following: A.) Michael Phelps is an American swimmer. B.) Michael Phelps has won more gold medals in these games than most other countries have since the inception of the modern day Olympics. C.) Michael Phelps ingests 12,000 calories per day to fuel his daily swims. The latter fact is the one that has sparked the most attention by regular folks who try to maintain their weight (or if they are lucky, lose a few pounds) with daily workouts. While Phelps’ diet … Continue reading →

Michael Phelps Making Waves in the World of Sports Trading Cards

How many of you knew that swimming trading cards even existed? Join the club. The average sports memorabilia collector likely has mountains of trading cards featuring the stars of football, basketball and baseball, but only a few savvy sports fans were astute enough to invest in swimming trading cards prior to this year’s Summer Olympics in Beijing and now they’re cashing—-big time. Of course, those collectors have none other than Michael Phelps to thank for making swimming trading cards mega-popular these days. According to reports, an autographed 2004 trading card of the swimming phenom, who was recently named as the … Continue reading →