Michael Phelps calls for lifetime doping bans after Chinese swimming controversy
Legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps has called for a “zero tolerance” policy that bars anyone caught doping from ever competing in the Olympics again. The swimming great’s tough stance comes in the wake of the doping scandal involving Chinese swimmers that only just came to light earlier this year. Nine swimmers who tested positive for […]
Phelps, Schmitt plead Congress to crack down on doping ahead of Olympics
Olympic star swimmers Michael Phelps and Allison Schmidt went to Congress to urge lawmakers to crack down on doping ahead of the Olympics. The Olympians, along with Travis Tygart, CEO of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, made their case for why and how the government could sanction the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for failing to enforce […]
Michael Phelps responds to Australian trash talk
Michael Phelps has responded to an insult made by an Australian swimmer who said he was glad he didn’t have to hear “The Star-Spangled Banner” after beating the United States at the world championships. Kate Campbell, a four-time Olympian for Australia, was being interviewed about the country’s medal total compared to the United States in […]
Lonnie Phelps arrested for DUI after crashing into restaurant
Cleveland Browns defensive end Ronnie Phelps was arrested Wednesday night after allegedly crashing his car into a Key West restaurant while intoxicated and failing to cooperate with police. According to TMZ:. He was charged with DUI and property damage, with the accident causing $3,000 worth of damage, according to the report. According to ESPN:. of […]
California superintendent, Marian Phelps, placed on administrative leave
A California school superintendent was placed on administrative leave Thursday after he was accused of bullying members of a girls’ high school softball team for not giving his daughter enough applause during a ceremony last year. The Poway Unified School District has placed Superintendent Dr. Marian Kim Phelps on paid administrative leave immediately following a […]