Phelps Phree!!! No Charges For Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps

Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps will not face charges in connection with a photo in which he's shown using a bong.

Will It Ever Go Away? S.C. Authorities Target Michael Phelps

Richland County Sheriff's Department investigation seems to be targeting Phelps - to the point investigators are asking questions only about the 14-time gold-medal winner. - lawyer for teen arrested smoking bong with Phelps. Baltimore Sun reports.

More Phelps Phallout! Eight Arrested In Michael Phelps Pot Smoking Case

New details have emerged about a party where Baltimore native, Olympic champion Michael Phelps was spotted. Could the swimmer be next?

Baltimore Boondoggles -- Dubious Distinctions -- A Spectacle To The World

In this new ongoing series, we will highlight some of the more embarrassing news stories coming out of Baltimore. The kinda stories that quickly become the only perception many in the rest of the country have of Baltimore.

What a way to be known;

Last count, there were nearly 300 articles nationwide on Mayor Sheila Dixon's indictment. And we thought this was "just Baltimore hon"

Then there's Michael Phelps deal. That kept coming back to Baltimore too.

The girl who beat her school teacher, then beat the charges.

And in a bit lesser known story that didn't grow quite the legs it should, we learned that a Baltimore snitch of all people (I know, I know, couldn't resist) is largely responsible for getting the whole baseball steroid controversy going (see earlier blog entry)

Baltimore oh Baltimore...


Did I miss any? Send us your Baltimore boondoggles and other embarrassing ways we're seen by the rest of the country and the rest of the world. Email: BaltimoreSpectator@gmail.com

Phallout Continues -- Phelps Banned From Swimming

"we decided to send a strong message to Michael because he disappointed so many people"

May lose long term sponsorship deal with Subway....developing....

Phelps Phallout! Disgraced Swimmer Michael Phelps Loses Major Sponsor

Kellogg said Phelps's behavior is "not consistent with the image of Kellogg."Developing....

Kellogg had contracts with Phelps and other Olympic athletes to support its association with the U.S. Olympic team. The company said in a statement that it will not renew its contract with Phelps, which expires at the end of February.

Well, it finally happened. Personally, I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner. Does this surprise anyone, or should it have happened sooner? Or maybe you don't think it should happen at all?

Thoughts and comments on this latest development appreciated.

After Smoking Pot, Michael Phelps Thinks About Quitting Olympics

"This is a decision of mine that I'm not going to make today and I'm not going to make tomorrow," Phelps said. "It's going to require a lot of time and energy and a lot of thinking for myself."--Michael Phelps

Carolina Sheriff Seeks To Charge Phelps

In the ongoing drama surrounding Michael Phelps' out of the pool antics, seems now he could possibly face criminal charges. ---- read more

Good Morning Mr. Phelps -- T.R. Menckens Advice To Michael Phelps (Commentary)

A Moment With Mencken

Your mission Michael, should you decide to accept it, is to acquire intelligence critical to your legacy. As always, should you or any of your agents or PR people be caught or killed (by the media), the secretary (of the International Olympic Committee) will disavow any knowledge of your actions. This commentary will self-destruct in five seconds, hopefully you're career won't. Good luck.

(Read entire commentary)


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UPDATE: Olympian Phelps Admits Smoking Pot In Bong Pipe

Crime Solution -- Less Talk More Action -- Police Commissioner Bealefeld

UPDATE: Olympian Phelps Admits Smoking Pot In Bong Pipe

"I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in the pool, I acted in a youthful and inappropriate way, not in a manner people have come to expect from me. For this, I am sorry. I promise my fans and the public it will not happen again." -- Michael Phelps



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Crime Solution -- Less Talk More Action -- Police Commissioner Bealefeld

Paper Claims Olympian Michael Phelps Smoked Bong

UPDATE: Phelps admits to "regrettable" behavior

In the full story seen here, there is even a picture claimed to be Phelps. Would they run something this serious, opening themselves to law suits without it being solid?

Comments please?