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Why Michael Phelps Is A Good Endorser - Sports Biz with Darren Rovell
cnbc.com - 2/3/2009
Why Michael Phelps Is A Good Endorser - Sports Biz with Darren Rovell
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Everyone has seen the photo of what appears to be Michael Phelps smoking a bong. Phelps has said he made a mistake and has not denied that the photo is of him. Readers of this blog know that we absolutely detest athletes who are caught wearing or using products that compete with the products ...
Michael Phelps to join cast in Pineapple Express 2
cuzoogle.com - 2/3/2009
Michael Phelps to join cast in Pineapple Express 2
— cuzoogle.com — Talk about a layup for the creators of Pineapple Express. They were in talks to find some... new blood for the sequel to the big hit Pineapple Express and then Michael Phelps showed the world his love of the bong. (more) Michael Phelps to join cast in Pineapple Express 2

2 Comments vote down Cuzoogle Cuzoogle posted 2/3/2009posted this
What’s The Big Deal About Phelps Smoking Weed?
moondogsports.com - 2/4/2009
What’s The Big Deal About Phelps Smoking Weed?
— moondogsports.com — All the uproar created over the release of an image of Olympian Michael Phelps hitting a bong... is a bit perplexing to the Great & Powerful one. Growing up as I did in the 60s and 70s, young people smoking weed at that time was as common as young people today playing video games. (more) What’s The Big Deal About Phelps Smoking Weed?

3 Comments vote down MoonDogLeft MoonDogLeft posted 2/4/2009posted this
10 Sponsors Who Will Be Contacting Michael Phelps Soon
hailmaryjane.com - 2/3/2009
10 Sponsors Who Will Be Contacting Michael Phelps Soon
— hailmaryjane.com — Not only is Michael Phelps not losing his current endorsements because of the weed scandal but here... are some new sponsors that he should expect to hear from soon. (more) 10 Sponsors Who Will Be Contacting Michael Phelps Soon

Comments vote down houroc houroc posted 2/3/2009posted this

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Deadspin:  An "Omega 4:20" Watch Would Be The Perfect Accessory [Michael Phelps]

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An "Omega 4:20" Watch Would Be The Perfect Accessory [Michael Phelps]
Deadspin — ... wasn't completely negligent of his endorsement contracts — at least he was wearing an Omega watch while he conversed with Captain Bongee. [CNBC] ...

Late Tuesday Night Linkage
Fang's Bites — ... that is inserted into endorsement contracts. And Darren notices Phelps wearing the exact watch he endorses in the picture of him taking hits from the bong (Again!). ...

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Phelps Takes A Hit - Sports Biz with Darren Rovell
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Michael Phelps backed by IOC, sponsors despite photo
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Pothead Michael Phelps A Motivational Speaker?
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What A Dope! Kelloggs Drops Michael Phelps
blacksportsonline.com 2/7/2009 — And they say weed never hurt anybody. Sure you can still operate heavy machinery and might not reenact a scene from "Too Fast Too Furious" on the city streets potentially killing someone but your alcohol vs marijuana stats might be lost on Michael Phelps. Now that the "mistake" has been ...
Kellogg's dumps Michael Phelps for smoking pot!
latimesblogs.latimes.com 2/6/2009 — Cereal and snack manufacturer Kellogg's has announced that it will not renew its sponsorship contract with Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps The reason? According to AP, because Phelps acknowledged smoking marijuana in a bong pipe. Duh. The ...
Phelps Suspended
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Michael Phelps bong hit explodes: Just blowing smoke
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Michael Phelps receives support — The Seattle Times: Sports 2/3/2009
American swimmer Michael Phelps doesn't seem to be in too much hot water with sponsors despite being photographed inhaling from a marijuana...
Does embattled Michael Phelps deserve a break? — The Seattle Times: Sports 2/3/2009
A young man appears to be smoking pot at a party. Big deal, right? Our new president has freely admitted doing just that in his youth - inhaling, too - and it didn't derail him one bit. So should we expect more of Michael Phelps?
SC sheriff is investigating Phelps' pot pipe photo — Examiner Sports 2/3/2009
South Carolina authorities in the county where Michael Phelps was spotted smoking from a marijuana pipe say they are considering a criminal charge against the Olympic superstar.
Pot charge possible after Phelps' pipe photo — Examiner Sports 2/3/2009
Olympic superstar Michael Phelps could face criminal charges as part of the fallout from a photo that surfaced showing the swimmer smoking from a marijuana pipe at a University of South Carolina house party.
Pot charge possible after Phelps' pipe photo — Examiner Sports 2/4/2009
Olympic superstar Michael Phelps could face criminal charges as part of the fallout from a photo that surfaced showing the swimmer smoking from a marijuana pipe at a University of South Carolina house party.