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Sports Q&A: Michael Phelps' Bong Hits
Swimming superstar Michael Phelps is in the midst of damage control over the infamous bong photo. Can Phelps and his PR gurus control the fallout, and what endorsement deals can he expect in the future? SC's Jeffrey Boswell has the surprising answers.
Michael Phelps Will Not Be Charged For Smoking Dope
Michael Phelps Will Not Be Charged For Smoking Dope
totalprosports.com — Total Pro Sports - A South Carolina sheriff has confirmed that Olympic Medalist Michael Phelps will not... be charged for smoking out of a pipe at a University of South Carolina party. Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott made his decision on Monday, months after the pictures were released. (more) Michael Phelps Will Not Be Charged For Smoking Dope
Babysitter to the Stars
Babysitter to the Stars
online.wsj.com — NBAE/Getty Images Julian Jones, far left, with Olympian Michael Phelps.... (more) Babysitter to the Stars
Phelps Won’t Be Charged
Phelps Won’t Be Charged
bootleggersports.com — "Dad-Nabbit! We done been out-smorted ageein!" Michael Phelps is breathing a sigh of relief today as South... Carolina Sheriff Leon Lott announced he would not be charged with anything related to the bong picture . Sheriff Lott then defended his senseless investigation into ... (more) Phelps Won’t Be Charged
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