USA Swimming suspends Phelps for 3 months; Kellogg drops him

Friday 06th February, 11:38 AM JST

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presto345 at 08:02 PM JST - 6th February

He's only 23. He can beat this and come back.
grafton at 10:52 PM JST - 6th February

“Michael has voluntarily accepted this reprimand and has committed to earn back our trust.”

And will never again allow anyone with a camera anywhere near him when he’s getting out of his head
grafton at 10:55 PM JST - 6th February

Samuraiiki at 03:42 PM JST - 6th February

"high office,"

That was good, I like that one.
YangYong at 12:00 AM JST - 7th February

He's a dumb kid.
Squally at 12:02 AM JST - 7th February

Oh please he just smoked a little pot who cares.
openyoureyes at 02:42 AM JST - 7th February

doesn't this kill the idea that smoking pot somehow limits your potential? this guy has more gold medals than some people have teeth!
ca1ic0cat at 03:58 AM JST - 7th February

The US is so up tight about the "war on drugs" that the sponsors are going to have to react and I'm sure the Sunday sermons will have a lot about Phelps and what a bad example he is. I'm always amazed at the amount of hypocracy the US is willing to put up with. Drink, pot, tobacco, whatever. It's tough to explain to my son why everybody is busy criticizing Phelps while they are sucking down their third beer.

On the other hand with all the camera phones in the world no celebrity is more than one photo op away from humiliation. Which is why the press exists, isn't it. Face it, privacy is pretty much over. It's a strange new world.
Nessie at 09:46 AM JST - 7th February

That want to protect their brands "Bran Buds" and "Honey Smacks."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bran_Buds

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honey_Smacks
Triumvere at 11:32 AM JST - 7th February

This is just stupid. Yeah, he may have one an ass-load of olympic medals at 23, but apparently none of that matters because he took a bong hit at a college party. Thanks, Nixon.
YadotNapaj at 11:28 PM JST - 7th February

His contract with Kellogg was due to expire this February, they merely choose not to renew is all that occurred.

And this from the company that feeds our children Fruit Loops, Cocoa Puffs, and other such garbage.
Sarge at 11:48 PM JST - 7th February

"he just smoked a little pot who cares"

So many people, it'll make your head spin faster than if you took a drag off a joint filled with Acapulco Gold, ha ha ha!

"And this from the company that feeds our children Fruit Loops, Cocoa Puffs and other such garbage"

No worries, Michael will soon have a contract with General Mills, the company that feeds our children and adults Cap'n Crunch! Ha ha ha!
Nessie at 05:52 PM JST - 9th February

Bad judgement.

Dubious, in fact.
earthcreature at 11:29 AM JST - 11th February

I use to look up to the lad... But not any more. As a person that believes in morals and standards and chivalry I was rather disappointed by his actions, and to think that my little brothers looked up to him is also worrisome. People can make the wrong decisions and actions at any time, but when you are looked upon by children I think there is a bit of responsibility with the actions you choose and take. I feel sorry for the lad....
lynny at 08:12 AM JST - 13th February

Maybe the guy was actually looking for a way out. He's got nothing to prove to anyone.
earthcreature at 08:16 AM JST - 13th February

Maybe the guy was actually looking for a way out. He's got nothing to prove to anyone.

Yea I agree.... But it still saddens me....