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14-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps is finding himself in hot water this weekend as new party photos of the Olympian have made their way to the Internets … the most damaging photo seems to show the überathlete smokin’ down on a humungo water bong. It is widely known that bongs of this nature are used to smoke marijuana, cannabis, mary jane, dope, etc. — which is disallowed by the Olympic Games governing body. Tsk, tsk. Here, courtesy of News of the World, is a photo of Michael Phelps that appears to show him puffin’ down on said bong:

THIS is the astonishing picture which could destroy the career of the greatest competitor in Olympic history. In our exclusive photo Michael Phelps, who won a record EIGHT gold medals for swimming at the Beijing games last summer, draws from a bong. The glass pipes are generally used to smoke cannabis. And after sporting chiefs announced laws which mean four-year bans for drug-taking, Phelps’ dreams of adding to his overall 14 gold medal tally at the 2012 games in London could already be OVER. Those dreams seemed the last thing on his mind when he puffed from the bong during two days of partying with students last November, a quiet time in the swimming calendar when athletes would not expect to get tested for drugs. One party-goer who witnessed the star’s behaviour told the News of the World: “He was out of control from the moment he got there. “If he continues to party like that I’d be amazed if he ever won any more medals again.” Phelps’ aides went into a panic over our story and offered us a raft of extraordinary incentives not to run the bong picture. It was on November 6, weeks after his Beijing triumph, that 23-year-old Phelps surprised students at the University Of South Carolina in Columbia by showing up unannounced at a house party. He was visiting Jordan Matthews, a girl he was secretly seeing who was a student there. Our source revealed: “Michael came to visit Jordan but ended up just getting wasted every night. “He arrived with a group of girls hanging all over him. Jaws hit the floor when he walked in. You don’t get many celebrities in Columbia, so when Phelps comes to your party it’s a very big deal. “He didn’t know many people so you’d think he’d be a little shy. But he was loud, obnoxious and slamming beers from the get-go. “Every girl wanted a piece of him and every guy wanted to be his best buddy. He couldn’t get enough of all the attention.” As he basked in his hero status, Phelps knocked back beers and shots of spirits. And when a student offered him the glass bong engraved with red writing, he did not hesitate, says our source. The 6ft 4ins athlete, in a white T-shirt and navy cap worn back to front, clasped the device in his huge hands and inhaled deeply. Our source said: “You could tell Michael had smoked before. He grabbed the bong and a lighter and knew exactly what to do. “He looked just as natural with a bong in his hands as he does swimming in the pool. He was the gold medal winner of bong hits. Michael ended up getting a little paranoid, though, because before too long he looked like he was nervous and ran out of the place.” But the next night, Phelps was out partying again. The source added: “He was right back at it at Pavlov’s bar. “Like the night before he was holding court, throwing back shots two at a time and pouring drinks to every cute girl.” Drink has got Phelps into trouble before. In 2004, aged 19, he got 18 months probation for driving while under the influence. His wild behaviour is in stark contrast to the grim regime which took him to the top of his sport. He once described his life, saying: “All you do is eat, sleep, swim; eat, sleep, swim; eat, sleep, swim.” Last night Phelps’ management team and the sporting world closed ranks over the scandal. The US Olympics Committee, who have pledged to clamp down on drug use, refused to comment, as did USA Swimming and Phelps’ coach Bob Bowman. More surprising still was the World Anti-Doping Agency’s refusal to comment, given that they introduced the four-year ban on sport’s drug users. Phelps, who earned £4million last year in endorsements, has resumed training for the 2012 games. But there were fears about his commitment when, weeks after the bong incident, he began dating former stripper Caroline Pal. Phelps is represented by marketing giant Octagon, which works with huge brands such as Mastercard and HSBC. They admitted proven cannabis use would be “a major taint” on Phelps’ character. Spokesman Clifford Bloxham offered us an extraordinary deal not to publish our story, saying Phelps would become our columnist for three years, host events and get his sponsors to advertise with us. In return, he asked that we kill Phelps’ bong picture. Bloxham said: “It’s seeing if something potentially very negative for Michael could turn into something very positive for the News of the World.” He stressed that the swimmer had taken 1,500 drug tests and never failed one. Until now?

To me, it really does look like Michael Phelps in this photo … especially if you compare it with a photo published by Star magazine that was taken at the same party, showing him face on (see that photo HERE). To be honest, I am not at all surprised that something like this might happen … with all the partying Phelps was SEEN doing in the weeks following the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, I’m actually relived that it’s only a bong that he got caught with. I’d safely wager that some of his celebratory behavior goes even beyond the alleged harmless use of marijuana. I’m sure we’ll be hearing from Phelps and his representatives about this matter very soon. I’m also sure we’ll be hearing from the Olympic committee in charge of drug testing on this new scandal. As far as missteps go, this one seems to be a fairly minor one (and much less damaging than his arrest for drunk driving) overall but depending on how the Olympic committee and the public at large views this infraction … it could turn out to be a very costly mistake for Michael Phelps.

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Earlier this week we saw a bunch of photos of Michael Phelps and his unruly eyebrows as they partied the night away in Miami Beach, FL and I have to admit … he wasn’t really lookin’ his best. Today we have a new batch of Phelpsie photos (shirtless, this time, which helps) that seek to rectify his unsightliness and replace it with genuine hawtness. Here are a few pics of Phelps playing a bit of beach football with some of his bros in Florida:

I think y’all can agree that he looks HEAPS better in these photos. The shirtlessness helps, as do the sunglasses (to hide the shaggy brows). He looks happy, rested and relaxed … a much better sight to see!

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14-time Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps made his way down to Miami Beach, FL for the New Year and was spotted making a grand exit from a local eatery last night sportin’ a healthy new tan and a whole lotta facial hair … and I’m not even referring to the stuff on his lip and chin … behold:

I’m all for a hairy man but I have to draw the line at the eyebrows … when those things get thick enough for small children to get lost in, it’s time to do some pruning. Again, I love me some Phelpsie but he really doesn’t need another strike against him in the beauty department. Just a gentle tug of the tweezers or a quick rip of wax and he’ll be right as rain.

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14-time Olympic Gold-Medalist Michael Phelps is featured on the cover of the new issue of ESPN magazine … kinda. While Phelpsie is featured on the mag, his cover is only an alternate cover to the main coverphoto which features Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan who has been voted by ESPN magazine readers as the NEXT big thing in sports for 2009. Here is Phelps‘s magazine coverphoto, in honor of the ESPN 100 list, and a brief description of the two available covers out this month:

The Magazine asked. The fans voted. Matt Ryan is NEXT. ESPN The Magazine polled fans to select the athlete destined to make the biggest impact on sports in the coming year (and years to come). In the double covered NEXT/ESPN 100 issue on newsstands Friday, December 5, this year’s choice and cover athlete is Falcons QB Matt Ryan. Ryan is NEXT – but not for the potential of his golden arm or for the steely temperament that earned him the nickname “Matty Ice” in high school and comparisons to Tom Brady as an NFL rookie. Ryan is NEXT because he is NOW. This was supposed to be a rebuilding year in Atlanta; get a few extra Ws over last year’s 4-12 season and rebuild the squad’s character besmirched by the off-the-field actions of its previous QB. Ryan wasn’t expected to orchestrate last-second comebacks nor was he expected to earn NFC offensive Player of the Week nods … The alternate cover of The Magazine features a tricked out Michael Phelps and The ESPN 100, The Mag’s annual list of the biggest achievements, letdowns and sports controversies of the year. The flip side also includes the “Year in Sports Test” – 100 questions on the 2008 sports year. Who threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Rays beat the Red Sox in Game 7 of the ALCS? During the telecast of the Giants’ Super Bowl upset over the Pats, what was the first thing announcer Troy Aikman said following David Tyree’s helmet catch? True or False: Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in the longest men’s final in Wimbledon history… and much more!

Haters be damned, this coverphoto of Michael Phelps looks really very cool. At first, it looked to me like the photo was a representation of the machinery inside Phelpsie‘s body but I then realized that the embellishments are merely artistic additions. Hahahaha … it gives us a feel for how Phelps would look with a bunch of tattoos. There is no question, Michael Phelps had an amazing year this year and is absolutely deserving of all the accolades that continue to rain down on him. Arguably the greatest Olympian of all time, I’d say that Michael Phelps deffo deserves the cover of The ESPN 100 issue magazine … even if it is only an alt cover. He looks great, no?

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Not to be outdone by Jason Mraz and his NY booksigning last night, Olympic Gold-Medalist Michael Phelps was on hand at the Barnes & Noble on 5th Avenue in NYC also last night to sign copies of his new book No Limits: The Will to Succeed. Here are a few pics from his in-store appearance last night:

From the Amazon.com book description: No Limits explores the hard work, commitment, and sacrifice that go into reaching any goal. Whether it is on the starting block during an Olympic swim meet or in the weight room on a typical day, Phelps’s dedication has led him to unparalleled excellence. Filled with anecdotes from family members, friends, teammates, and his coach, No Limits gives a behind-the-scenes look at the makings of a real champion. One of Phelps’s mottos is “Performance Is Reality,” and it typifies his attitude toward achieving his goals. It’s easy to get bogged down by doubt or to lose focus when a challenge seems out of reach, but Phelps believes that you can accomplish anything if you fully commit yourself to it. Using the eight final swims of the Beijing Olympics as a model, No Limits is a step-by-step guide to realizing one’s dream.

While I am not particularly fond of autobiographical books written by sports stars (especially with ghost writers, like Alan Abrahamson who is also credited as an author of this book), I am a bit curious to read this book about Michael Phelps. His determination to achieve his goals is very inspiring … I think I’d like to know about about how he has been able to achieve many of his dreams at such a young age. I dunno … something about Phelpsie is so compelling to me.

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Michael Phelps is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of Sports Illustrated magazine which named the famed Olympic athlete as their Sportsman of the Year for 2008. This is the first time the mag has ever named a swimmer as their Sportsman of the Year. While I find this to be a great honor, I am very surprised at the coverphoto that was chosen for this special issue:

Michael Phelps achieved another unprecedented feat: the first swimmer honored as Sports Illustrated’s sportsman of the year. Phelps broke Mark Spitz’s iconic record with eight gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in August and became the winningest Olympian ever with his 14 career victories. Olympians in other sports have earned the award before in its 54-year history, but never a swimmer. In 1972, the year Spitz won his medals, UCLA basketball coach John Wooden and tennis great Billie Jean King were honored by the magazine. “Honestly, I feel like the same person I’ve been my whole life,” Phelps told The Associated Press at a recent photo session where he posed for the Sports Illustrated cover. “I’m doing what I love. I was able to accomplish what I wanted to accomplish this year. It’s been a dream come true of a year, and I definitely couldn’t ask to change anything.” The 23-year-old Phelps follows a more traditional winner, NFL quarterback Brett Favre. Sports Illustrated Group editor Terry McDonell called the selection of Phelps “the easiest choice I have made.” “It is so obvious that he changed not only swimming, but the entire Olympic landscape,” McDonell said. Phelps captivated Americans during his record chase, driving up NBC’s television ratings and inspiring conversations about swimming among people who had never followed the sport before. He returned to the U.S. to the ultimate validation of pop culture relevance: He hosted the season premiere of “Saturday Night Live.” “The football players and basketball players and baseball players have it a little bit different. Everybody sees their faces more often,” Phelps said. “Just being able to have the attention of the American public is something I’ve always wanted for our sport. I’ve been able — not only myself but my teammates — have been able to work together to allow that to happen.”

Much kudos and congrats go out to Phelpsie on this latest achievement but WTF? is up with this coverphoto? I’m sorry … this photo is NOT cute. It’s almost not even human. The wet shirt doesn’t even do the trick … the whole think just looks ridiculous. Whoever approved this covershot for publication should be fired … and then beaten with a stick. What do y’all think … do any of y’all like this photo?

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Yesterday I posted a newslink reporting that Olympic Gold-Medalist Michael Phelps had brought home his new girlfriend to meet his family on Thanksgiving Day. At first, I thought it was a very sweet story … until I learned from TMZ that Phelpsie‘s new chick, Caroline Caz Pal, is a cocktail waitress from Las Vegas, NV who has a penchant for posing for topless photos. HMMMM. Here is a very cute photo of the lurvers:

Michael Phelps has taken another lap with his girlfriend – a big one. She’s spending Thanksgiving in Baltimore with him and his family. The Olympic champ has been dating Las Vegas cocktail waitress Caroline “Caz” Pal, 26, for about two months. The two met after his record-setting performance in Beijing last summer. “She’s there [in Maryland] meeting his family for the first time,” a source close to Pal tells PEOPLE. Along with dating Pal, a waitress at the Palms Casino Resort’s Moon Nightclub, Phelps is spending time in Vegas working on his poker game. Sources tell PEOPLE he’s hoping to participate in the 2009 World Series of Poker. He recently made it to the final table of the Caesars Palace Poker Classic. “It was fun!” he told PEOPLE after the tournament. “It’s just like a game that I could become better at and use some of my competitiveness at the poker table.”

LOL … the poor guy has to spend his time learning to play poker in Vegas while his girlfriend is bizzy earning tips at the Moon nightclub … not exactly a romance made in heaven but … I guess it works. In fine TMZ fashion, HERE is a gallery of photos of Caz doing her thing at various places around Sin City, sometimes with clothing and sometimes without, to give you a better understanding of who, exactly, has stolen Phelpsie‘s heart. I wonder what his mother has to say. Better yet … I wonder what y’all have to say :)

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14-time Olympic Gold Medal-champ Michael Phelps is featured on the cover and in the pages of the new issue of GQ magazine which celebrates the Men of the Year. Along with a few other Men of 2008, Phelpsie graces one of four covers of this issue which is out on newsstands now. Here is his coverphoto and a couple extra photos of the athlete from inside the mag:

Say what you will about the lad from the neck up but he has got a bangin’ ass body like nobody’s biz. MMM. Undoubtedly chosen for his stellar performance at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China (where he won 8 Gold Medal) this past August, I think Phelps makes a great choice as one of the Top Men of 2008. After the jump, check out a few more pics from this issue that highlights some of the other men who made GQ‘s list this year …

People magazine has released it’s annual pick for Sexiest Man Alive and they have chosen Aussie hunk Hugh Jackman as the sexiest … and I must concur. Each year, People magazine gathers a list of hawt male celebs for their time-honored Sexiest list (which is usually a very nice list) but some years bestows the honor of Sexiest Man Alive on a clichéd pick (Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Brad Pitt again, etc.). This year, I think People magazine absolutely made the right choice in picking Hugh Jackman:

He’s a triple threat: a star who can sing, dance and wield a weapon. At 6 ft. 2 in., all scruff and biceps, Hugh Jackman looms large in the epic Australia, which he says kept him “dirty 95 percent of the time” and left people stammering, “Oh … my … God,” according to costar Nicole Kidman, who adds, “Women’s jaws drop when Hugh walks into a room.” Jackman’s wife of 12 years, Deborra-Lee Furness, calls his perfect form “the Body of Doom – but I like what’s inside”: a romantic who sings ballads at home and makes pancakes for Oscar, 8, and Ava, 3. A hard body with a soft center.

In his interview with People magazine, Hugh confessed that he used to be self-conscious about his “chicken legs” and reveals that “lately” he is most proud of his smile and his pecs. OMG. I SO concur ;) “Sexy” is the perfect way to describe Hugh Jackman. As y’all know, I happily feature Hugh as much as I can (as recently as Monday) because the man is basically sex on legs. Of all the Sexiest men who made the list this year, I can’t think of anyone more deserving of the top spot. But, there are other Sexy men on the list. After the jump, check out some of the other dudes who made the list this year — you’ll find that almost all of them are guys who have been heavily featured right here on the blog …

Olympic gold-medalist Michael Phelps seems to have an affinity for hanging out in Las Vegas, NV … and why not? He tends to get very lucky whenever he pays a visit to Sin City. You may recall that Phelpsie spent some time in Las Vegas last month ahead of making an appearance at the 2008 MTV VMAs here in LA and managed to make nice with some of the ladies there. This past Monday night, Phelps was back in Vegas, getting his party on at Privé nightclub, and was spied gettin’ lucky with the female persuasion once again:

Michael Phelps ended his weekend of high stakes gambling with a kiss from his beauty pageant girlfriend while partying VIP style at Prive nightclub in Vegas. Dude, you win.

The way I understand it, Phelpsie and some buddies had a very nice night at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino nightclub making sure to set up shop at Privé‘s exclusive Table 69 before heading out to the DJ booth. As you can see from this photo, there was also a bit of spit-swappin’ to be had as well. Hee hee … I may give the boy some grief but, really, he is just having the time of his life — as he should! They don’t call Las Vegas Sin City for nothing … sin away, Phelpsie, just make sure you practice safe sinning. Wrap it up, my man ;)

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