APNewsBreak: Police to cite Phelps for license issue, other driver to be cited for crashAugust 15th, 2009 APNewsBreak: Police to cite Phelps for old licenseBALTIMORE — Baltimore police say they'll cite Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps for driving without a license and failure to establish residency in Maryland. Phelps was in a car accident Thursday night, but police say it wasn't his fault.
Michael Phelps to be cited for invalid driver's license after minor accident in BaltimoreAugust 15th, 2009 Phelps to be cited for invalid driver's licenseBALTIMORE — Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was driving with an invalid, out-of-state license and told police he drank a beer about an hour and 15 minutes before he was involved in an accident, Baltimore police said Friday. The accident Thursday night was not Phelps' fault and was caused by another driver who ran a red light, police said.
Michael Phelps to be cited for expired driver's license; swimmer told police he had 1 beerAugust 15th, 2009 Phelps to be cited for expired driver's licenseBALTIMORE — Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was driving with an expired, out-of-state license and told police he drank a beer about an hour and 15 minutes before he was involved in an accident, Baltimore police said Friday. The accident Thursday night was not Phelps' fault and was caused by another driver who ran a red light, police said.
Baltimore police say other driver ran red light, causing crash with Olympic champion PhelpsAugust 14th, 2009 Police say other driver at fault in Phelps crashBALTIMORE — A crash involving Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps was blamed on the other driver, who ran a red light, Baltimore police said Friday. Phelps, 24, was not injured, and two passengers in his Cadillac Escalade sport utility vehicle were also unhurt.
Phelps makes splashing comeback after suspensionMay 16th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps has returned with a bang after three-month suspension following the pot scandal. The 23-year-old swimmer easily qualified for the finals of two events at the Charlotte Ultraswim with a record time.
He's back: Phelps returns to racing in Charlotte 9 months after Olympic triumphMay 14th, 2009 Phelps ready for 1st race since BeijingCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Phelps has arrived in North Carolina for his first meet since his record triumph at the Beijing Olympics.
Ex-Olympic champion Phelps jumps back in poolMay 8th, 2009 BALTIMORE - Former Olympic swimming champion Michael Phelps is back in the pool to the delight of trainer Dawn-Marie Caingrinned. Phelps practiced a few of his famed trade mark strokes inside the pool at the Loyola College Fitness and Aquatic Center here.
Phelps returns from suspension, ready to start racing againMay 5th, 2009 Phelps returns from suspension, ready to raceBALTIMORE — Michael Phelps' three-month suspension from competition is now over and he marked the occasion like any other day: He woke up late and headed to the pool. Speaking exclusively with The Associated Press, Phelps said he didn't even realize his suspension ended Tuesday.
Michael Phelps returns from 3-month suspension, ready to start racing againMay 5th, 2009 Phelps ready to race after return from suspensionBALTIMORE — Michael Phelps' three-month suspension from competition is now over and he marked the occasion like any other day: He woke up late and headed to the pool. Speaking exclusively with The Associated Press, Phelps said he didn't even realize his suspension ended Tuesday.
Michael Phelps' attempt at deconstructing Omega timepieceApril 24th, 2009 NEW YORK - American swimmer Michael Phelps was recently seen donning an eye loupe as he made an attempt at deconstructing an Omega timepiece. Phelps, 23, who is the ambassador for Omega, was at the flagship opening of OMEGA New York Flagship Boutique on April 22, where he deconstructed the timepiece with guidance from the watchmakers.
Michael Phelps: I'm not dating anybodyApril 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Olympic star Michael Phelps has denied reports suggesting that he's romancing controversial Miss California contestant Carrie Prejean. "I'm not dating anybody," he told Usmagazine.com Wednesday at the opening of the Omega flagship boutique in NYC.
Miss USA runner-up Carrie Prejean, Michael Phelps an item?April 23rd, 2009 NEW YORK - Miss California Carrie Prejean is dating Olympic champion, according to reports. The Miss USA runner-up whose gay marriage flap during the pageant drew searing criticism has reportedly cuddled up to Phelps at baseball games and dined out with the hunky Olympian, her grandmother said, according to a report on RadarOnline.com.
Michael Phelps will try out new freestyle technique when he returns to competition next monthApril 22nd, 2009 Phelps trying out new freestyle techniqueNEW YORK — Michael Phelps is following up his record performance at the Beijing Olympics by changing some of the swimming technique that carried him to eight gold medals. Hasn't he ever heard of, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it"? But Phelps isn't chasing the same old goals.
Jay-Z defends Michael Phelps' pot smoking incidentApril 20th, 2009 NEW YORK - Jay-Z has defended Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps's pot smoking incident, saying it was a young mistake. Phelps, who has won 14 career Olympic gold medals, the most by any Olympian, had been keeping himself at bay from the spotlight since his controversial marijuana pictures surfaced in January.
Michael Phelps' steamy tonsil-hockey session in NYC hotspot booze benderApril 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Drunk Michael Phelps gave onlookers an eyeful after getting in to a steamy session with his girlfriend at a New York City club, according to reports. The ace swimmer, who had remained at bay from the party scene since his controversial marijuana pics surfaced in January, purportedly returned to the floor with his wild antics.