Archive for February 21st, 2009

Killion: Answering letters on bikes, bongs - San Jose Mercury News

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Killion: Answering letters on bikes, bongsSan Jose Mercury News,  USAI needed that "atta boy" after the deluge of critical mail that came in response to my column about Michael Phelps. A huge chunk of the letters were eerily similar, filled with boilerplate commentary on the need to legalize marijuana and references to …Phelps hits [...]

Michael Phelps and the Great Bong Brouhaha (Newsweek)

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Everyone wanted a piece of the great bong brouhaha. That’s the American way.
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Reefer Madness - Newsweek

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

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Reefer MadnessNewsweekNow here's what happened when a photo, taken in November, surfaced of swimmer Michael Phelps with a bong to his lips at a University of South Carolina party: on the morning of Feb. 7, police used a battering ram to smash through the front door of the …
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Phelps hits the bong, and the bong hits back - Guilfordian

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Phelps hits the bong, and the bong hits backGuilfordian, NC"It's not like he was smoking a crack-pipe," was my immediate reaction to the media hype, and the United States Swimming Association's (USSA) decision to suspend gold-medal-winning Olympian Michael Phelps from competition for three months, …
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Michael Phelps visit now up in smoke - 660 News

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Michael Phelps visit now up in smoke660 News, CanadaPhelps, who swam to a record eight gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics, was scheduled to speak at the Telus Convention Centre on March 3rd. The swimmer could face charges after a published photo showed him inhaling from a marijuana pipe. …Olympian's visit bong with the wind [...]

Rogge shows his support for Phelps (The Age)

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge says Michael Phelps deserves a “second chance” after being photographed with a marijuana pipe.
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Naughty celebrities need to worry - Canada.com

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

Naughty celebrities need to worryCanada.com, CanadaBy Misty Harris, Canwest News ServiceFebruary 21, 2009 Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez, Michael Phelps and Chris Brown might be feeling the heat this month but it will be fellow celebrities who get burned as brands grow wary of getting into bed with public …Other Voices: Feb. 21 Troy Recordall 5 news [...]

IOC head says Phelps deserves second chance - Baltimore Sun

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

IOC head says Phelps deserves second chanceBaltimore Sun, United StatesInternational Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said swimming star Michael Phelps failed in his duty as a role model but deserves a second chance after being photographed with a marijuana pipe. Rogge said Phelps' apology and promise not to do …Sports in Brief: IOC chief gives Phelps [...]

Rogge tough, but forgiving of Phelps - Philadelphia Daily News

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

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Rogge tough, but forgiving of PhelpsPhiladelphia Daily News, PAInternational Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge said yesterday that Michael Phelps failed in his duty as a role model, but deserves a second chance after being photographed with a marijuana pipe. Rogge said the American swimmer's apology and …Rogge supporting Phelps, WADA ESPNall 474 news articles
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