Archive for June 15th, 2009

Olympics notebook: US swimmers must adhere to suit rules - Dallas Morning News

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Washington Times
Olympics notebook: US swimmers must adhere to suit rulesDallas Morning News, TXMichael Phelps, Dara Torres and everyone else competing at next month's US nationals won't be alone in the ready room before their races. Joining them in the typically small and tense area where swimmers wait before going on deck will be inspectors …Inspectors to [...]

Beating Phelps earns Hayden star treatment - Canada.com

Monday, June 15th, 2009

BusinessWorld Online
Beating Phelps earns Hayden star treatmentCanada.com, CanadaBy Terry Bell, Canwest News ServiceJune 15, 2009 US swimmer Michael Phelps (L) talks with Canadian swimmer Brent Hayden after Hayden defeated Phelps in the men's 100 meter freestyle event during the Santa Clara International Grand Prix swim meet in …Phelps puts spin on pair of defeats San Jose [...]

What, me worry? Golden boy Phelps OK with silvers - Examiner.com

Monday, June 15th, 2009

BusinessWorld Online
What, me worry? Golden boy Phelps OK with silversExaminer.comMichael Phelps lost two of four races at the Santa Clara Grand Prix Sunday, adding them to two defeats in the same events — 100-meter freestyle and 100-meter backstroke — in Charlotte this spring. If anyone's concerned he's not the same dominant …Michael Phelps Pens New [...]

Inspectors to survey US swimmers for legal suits - The Associated Press

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Inspectors to survey US swimmers for legal suitsThe Associated Press(AP) — Michael Phelps, Dara Torres and everyone else competing at next month's US nationals won't be alone in the ready room before their races. Joining them in the typically small and tense area where swimmers wait before going on deck will be …
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Michael Phelps Has a Porn Mustache; Lady Gaga's Reason for Being … - New York Magazine

Monday, June 15th, 2009

New York Magazine
Michael Phelps Has a Porn Mustache; Lady Gaga's Reason for Being …New York Magazine,  USAMichael Phelps is rocking a porn-inspired mustache. Why he would intentionally want to look creepy, we're not sure. [TMZ] • Unattractive facial hair seems to be having a moment right now. The Daily Beast compiled a list of [...]

Hurley chases home Michael Phelps in 400m freestyle at California meet - Illawara Mercury

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Hurley chases home Michael Phelps in 400m freestyle at California meetIllawara Mercury, AustraliaOn Sunday Hurley produced a terrific swim in the 400m freestyle final in a field that included the incomparable Michael Phelps. Hurley finished a close third behind Phelps and Canadian champion Ryan Cochrane in front of a packed venue. …
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News flash: Phelps is human - Seattle Times

Monday, June 15th, 2009

CBC.ca
News flash: Phelps is humanSeattle Times, United StatesIt's a little early to be dragging out the "once-great" label for Michael Phelps, who finished second in two races at the Santa Clara Invitational yesterday, writes Elliott Almond of the San Jose Mercury News. No comments have been posted to this …Phelps puts spin on pair of [...]

Quick hits: Lakers fans, Pens, Phelps, testicles - Outsports.com

Monday, June 15th, 2009

Quick hits: Lakers fans, Pens, Phelps, testiclesOutsports.com, CARed Wings whining that Sidney Crosby took too long to shake their hands. After saying he was disappointed with finishing second a couple times in his first meet back, Michael Phelps finishes second twice in his second meet back.
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BC's Hayden leaves Phelps in his wake - Canada.com

Monday, June 15th, 2009

BusinessWorld Online
BC's Hayden leaves Phelps in his wakeCanada.com, CanadaBy Terry Bell, The ProvinceJune 15, 2009 Canadian swimmer Brent Hayden celebrates after defeating Michael Phelps to win the men's 100 meter freestyle event during the Santa Clara International Grand Prix swim meet in Santa Clara, California June 14, …What, me worry? Golden boy Phelps OK with silvers [...]

Olympic Champ Michael Phelps Pens Children's Book - WTVW

Monday, June 15th, 2009

AceShowbiz
Olympic Champ Michael Phelps Pens Children's BookWTVW, INSamples of the book posted by publisher Simon and Schuster claim Phelps won all that gold thanks to a three-hour nap he took every day adding up to 273 days. The picture shows Phelps going from well shaven to a long haired bearded person on a couch. …Video: Olympian [...]