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Phelps apologizes for marijuana pipe photo

Source: International Herald Tribune

Beijing : China | 10 months ago

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The Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps quickly acknowledged his poor judgment after a photograph showing him inhaling from a marijuana pipe was published Sunday in a British newspaper. Although his admission is unlikely to effect his swimming eligibility, it could affect the millions...

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Phelps sponsors sticking with him for now

News Source: Kansas City Star | 9 months ago

So far swimmer Michael Phelps doesn’t seem to be in much hot water with his sponsors after his apology for being photographed inhaling from a marijuana pipe last fall.
From apparel company Speedo to luxury Swiss watchmaker...
ABC 4 Charleston (WCIV): Local Swimmers Talk about Phelps Photo

News Source: Uinta County News | 9 months ago

The pride of the country following this summer's Olympics Games, but today Michael Phelps’ image is being called into question. After a picture of Phelps apparently smoking pot hit the headlines. Local swimmers say Phelps brought so much attention...
Phelps' marijuana mistake dumb, not worthy of outrage

News Source: Baltimore Sun | 9 months ago

Pardon me if I see the leaked photo of Phelps and feel disappointment rather than anger...Just as he did for 1 1/2 weeks in August, he has managed to make global headlines. "Drogen-Gerucht um Goldfisch," blared the Berliner Kurier. "Phelps fuma...
Phelps will still sell in this kingdom

News Source: The San Antonio Express-News | 9 months ago

No one cared that his personality is far more appealing when underwater. Now his people are wondering if Phelps has hurt himself with those companies that want to be associated with the Olympic ideals...But Phelps will continue to lap the field in...
Michael Phelps' apology doesn't hold water

News Source: Orlando Sentinel Online | 9 months ago

1 Good apologies are reflective and sincere. So hopefully you won't accept the latest one from Michael Phelps. A young adult with rare access to everything a single man could dream of gets photographed apparently smoking marijuana.
Michael Phelps Sponsors Are Chill About the Weed [Advertising]

News Source: Gawker | 9 months ago

Speedo and watchmaker Omega said they're keeping endorsement deals with Michael Phelps , despite pictures of the champion swimmer smoking pot...Phelps apologized for his actions, just like he did after being arrested for driving drunk following the...