Amanda Beard

Amanda Beard in the News

Brant James: Sizing up the battle between Busch and Edwards
Sports Illustrated - Aug 27, 2008
There's a certain decadent pleasure in it all. The thrill of the tussle. It's two Nile crocs and one water buffalo. The last beer in the fridge and two grabbing hands. Two candidates, one presidency.
Michael Phelps has no time for love
New Kerala - Aug 27, 2008
London, Aug 27 : Olympic golden boy Michael Phelps may have women swooning over him but the American pool star has no time for love.
Oakley Blings it On
TAXI Design Network - Aug 27, 2008
By 11pm everyone from Shawn Johnson to Amanda Beard to Jennie Finch to Gretchen Bleiler to the Canadian Rowing Eight where in the house breaking it down on ...
This Gay Week in Sports: Matthew Mitcham, Misty May-Treanor
Gay Wired - Aug 27, 2008
Playboy and PETA co-alumna Amanda Beard responded to a question about her interest in Phelps, as has been rumored of late (along with that of Lindsay Lohan, ...
Feminism's effect on Olympics results
WorldNet Daily - Aug 27, 2008
The Olympics demonstrated again what competition, hard work and determination can produce, as numerous world records were shattered. American swimmer Michael Phelps and gymnast Nastia Liukin gave us much to cheer.
Redbirds' Brian Barden relishes Beijing bronze
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Aug 27, 2008
The Redbirds' Brian Barden started all eight games he appeared in for the U.S. Olympic team, hitting .265 with one homer and four RBI. He led the U.S. with eight runs scored and was tied for second with nine hits.
Courtesy- Mitali Parekh, TNN
Economic Times - Aug 27, 2008
Rumour has it that he told then girlfriend Minnie Driver that it was over by announcing it on Oprah Winfrey’s show. More recently, Olympic swimmer and model ...
Cupid Finds These Olympians
ABC News - Aug 26, 2008
Shortly after Phelps' historic eighth win, the 23-year-old was linked to fellow swimmer, and gold medalist, Amanda Beard. Both swimmers denied the romance ...
News Articles
Arizona Daily Wildcat - Aug 25, 2008
The UA-Olympic tradition has been alive and well since 1960, when swimmer and UA student Patty Kempner won gold in the women's 400-meter relay.
Athletes came, competed, but shied from protest
Lexington Herald-Leader - Aug 25, 2008
Athletes competed, danced and in the most politically contentious Olympics in decades shied away from protest. Expectations that an Olympics beset by criticisms of China's human rights abuses, its rule over Tibet and its role in Sudan's Darfur civil war would touch off protests by athletes fizzled in Beijing, stilled by heavy Chinese security, pressure from sports officials and the desire to ...
Confidential
BizJournals - Aug 25, 2008
■ Judges and participants at the upcoming ZestFest 2008 shouldn’t get freaked out about the recent salmonella scare, say event organizers. Hosted by Chili Pepper magazine, the Sept. 5-7 ZestFest at Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth will feature tastings, competitions and other activities that celebrate fiery foods. After initially honing in on tomatoes, the Food and Drug Administration ...
Athletes competed, shied away from protests
USA Today - Aug 25, 2008
Athletes competed, danced and in the most politically contentious Olympics in decades shied away from protest.
Results from Thunderbird Speedway
WhoWon.com - Aug 24, 2008
Amanda Beard (#08); 4. Casey Morris (#94); 5. Mark Dunbar (#317); 6. Lyle Miller (#151); 7. Jake Morris (#197) Heat 2: 1. Jon White Jr. (#8); 2. ...
In a recent interview, Amanda Beard said that the thought of ...
Chatter Shmatter - Aug 23, 2008
“No, I’m not dating Amanda Beard. I’ll say that. I think she has a boyfriend.” Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers ...
BETTER THAN GOLD? BEARD'S OFF DEEP END
New York Post - Aug 23, 2008
THE ISSUE: Amanda Beard's adamant denial of a relationship with co-swimmer Michael Phelps. For him to lower himself to date a young lady whose biggest accomplishment is getting naked for Playboy would be a step down. A class act like Phelps...
Beard Apology Not Enough For CNN, The World
Deadspin - Aug 22, 2008
Amanda Beard apologized on Thursday for her recent comments about Michael Phelps, but not before she was raked over the coals by a crack panel of ...
Beard Disses Phelps Harshly in Response to Romance Rumors
ToTheCenter.com - Aug 22, 2008
On a recent broadcast of the John Jay and Rich Radio Show, former Olympic gold medal swimmer Amanda Beard was asked if she has ever been romantically linked ...
Now, Stephanie Rice rumoured to be dating Michael Phelps
New Kerala - Aug 22, 2008
Melbourne, Aug 22 : Michael Phelps was first linked to US swimmer Amanda Beard and English model Lily Donaldson and now a new name is making waves in the media for getting cozy with the iconic Olympian -Stephanie Rice.
Does sex sell at the Olympics?
NDTV.com - Aug 22, 2008
Others like American swimmer Amanda Beard have simply taken their clothes off. Germany's Playboy Magazine has four Olympic athletes revealing all in its ...
China can take sexy protests, PETA says
Reuters UK - Aug 22, 2008
... but Chinese authorities prevented Olympian swimmer and PETA supporter Amanda Beard from holding an anti-fur news conference two days before the Games ...
Olympic Rap Battle: Michael Phelps Vs. Amanda Beard
Complex.com - Aug 22, 2008
Tuesday, on 93.7 KRQ Tucson’s “Johnjay and Rich in the Morning” radio show, Olympic swimmer and model Amanda Beard made a few sideways comments about fellow ...
Olympic Swimmer Amanda Beard Naked For PETA - Video News
DogExplorer - Aug 21, 2008
Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard is naked, but not that naked. All the naughty parts are covered in the nude picture of her gracing the latest picture in a long ...
Beard, Phelps Lovers? "Eww, That's Nasty!" says Playboy Poser
Post Chronicle - Aug 21, 2008
by Mitch Marconi Rumors continue to circulate that Amanda Beard and Michael Phelps are dating, despite her 'disgusted' response to the question. ...
Rumored galpal Amanda Beard on Phelps: No thanks!
Boston Herald - Aug 20, 2008
By Herald wire services Olympic swimmer and Playboy covergirl Amanda Beard yesterday denied she is dating 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps, ...
Amanda Beard on Dating Michael Phelps: "Eww, That's Nasty!"
US Weekly - Aug 20, 2008
Olympic swimmer and model Amanda Beard says she and Michael Phelps are so not an item. "Eww, that's nasty!" she said via telephone from Beijing on 93.7 KRQ Tucson's Johnjay and Rich in the Morning. "Come on, I have really good taste," she added. "He's not really my type." Beard — who has a boyfriend (a photographer) — said she has no clue how the rumors started. "We don't even talk...
Amanda Beard sparks naked Olympics: German athletes nude in Playboy!
Los Angeles Times - Aug 20, 2008
Some observers are concerned about an increasingly revealing trend in sports marketing for Olympic athletes. Women's Tennis Assn. star Ashley Harkleroad ...
Amanda Beard Nude, Leryn Franco Topless: Skin Is In For Olympians
Post Chronicle - Aug 20, 2008
Some athletes, such as Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva flirt with the crowd, while others, like US swimmer Amanda Beard, take off all their clothes. ...
Topless Photos Battle for Phelps: Amanda Beard vs. Lindsay Lohan
National Ledger - Aug 20, 2008
Move over Jennifer Aniston ex John Mayer, Phelps and his eight gold medals have drawn interest and rumors about Amanda Beard, Carrie Underwood and Lindsay ...
Amanda Beard says she is too 'classy' to be dating Michael Phelps!
New Kerala - Aug 20, 2008
New York, Aug 20 : 14-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps may have what it takes to win over women's hearts, but it looks like he's just not good enough for former women's breaststroke champ Amanda Beard.
Amanda Beard Rips Michael Phelps
Cinema Blend - Aug 20, 2008
By Mack Rawden: 2008-08-20 11:47:31 Thank you, Amanda Beard, for your frank honesty. Lost in all this hoopla surrounding Michael Phelps and his record eight ...
Amanda Beard Disses Michael Phelps
Hollyscoop - Aug 20, 2008
Olympic swimmer Amanda Beard thought it would be a good idea to diss super-Olympian Michael Phelps. When asked if the two were dating she said "Eww! No. ...
Amanda Beard's 'good taste': 'Eww' about tryst with Michael Phelps
Monsters and Critics.com - Aug 20, 2008
By Stone Martindale Aug 20, 2008, 15:17 GMT US swimmer and Olympic gold medallist Amanda Beard poses with a poster photograph of herself posing nude in a ...
Amanda Beard Does Not Want To See What's Inside Michael Phelps ...
Deadspin - Aug 20, 2008
... would like to possibly make him their boyfriend, Michael Phelps earned a little lesson in humility this week thanks to oft-nude swimmer Amanda Beard. ...
Amanda Beard Denies Dating Michael Phelps – But Says He's Not 'Nasty'
People Magazine - Aug 20, 2008
The swimmer says she's "so sorry" for mocking the eight-time gold medal winner
Amanda Beard Playboy Photos: Model and Athlete vs. Carrie Underwood?
National Ledger - Aug 20, 2008
By Mary Browning Will Amanda Beard line up against Carrie Underwood for Olympic Champion and world record holder Michael Phelps? One thing is certain, ...
Amanda Beard dating Michael Phelps? ‘Ew, no!’
MSNBC - Aug 20, 2008
... Michael Phelps may have what it takes to win over America’s hearts, but he’s just not good enough for former women’s breaststroke champ Amanda Beard. ...
Amanda Beard vs. Lily Donaldson: Who'll win Michael Phelps' heart?
Los Angeles Times - Aug 20, 2008
One is top US swimmer Amanda Beard. The other is British supermodel Lily Donaldson, whom he reportedly met on a photo shoot. But 21-year-old Donaldson is ...
Beard: Phelps Can Hose Off!
Radar Online - Aug 19, 2008
That was quick: Chris Kattan and his wife of eight weeks, Sunshine Tutt, have separated. They do not, however, have plans for a divorce. ...
Michael Phelps denies he is dating Amanda Beard
International Business Times - Aug 19, 2008
By Alice Jean Michael Phelps, the swimming star of the Beijing Olympics, denied he is dating swimmer Amanda Beard, ExtraTV.com reported on Tuesday. ...
Beard: Phelps' Breaststroke Stays in the Pool
TMZ.com - Aug 19, 2008
Amanda Beard squashed any and all romantic rumors between her and Michael Phelps today with one crushing low blow -- saying, "Ew. That's Nasty. ...
HANCOCK'S GAME: Olympians don’t wanna have fun, booze or sex
Taipei Times - Aug 19, 2008
(Australian swimmer Amanda Beard) “Nah, I was being interviewed by that NBC guy.” Even so, after the initial frisson of unfamiliarity, it must be said there ...
Michael Phelps talks; possible Carrie Underwood romance?
Monsters and Critics.com - Aug 19, 2008
As for the rumors Phelps is dating fellow Olympic swimmer, Amanda Beard, he declares, “No, I’m not dating Amanda Beard. I’ll say that. ...
Amanda Beard bares it all for PETA
AfterEllen.com - Aug 19, 2008
Just as the Olympic machine was revving up, swimmer Amanda Beard and beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh released PSAs for two different non-profit ...
Athletes Cash In on Sex Appeal to Sell Sports
Deutsche Welle - Aug 19, 2008
Some athletes, like Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva flirt with the crowd, while others, like US swimmer Amanda Beard, take all their clothes off. ...
Is Phelps dating Lily Donaldson or Amanda Beard?
China Daily - Aug 19, 2008
Two girls have recently been linked with Beijing's eight-time gold medalist: US swimmer Amanda Beard and British model Lily Donaldson. Beard held the Olympic record for women's 200 metres breaststroke after her win in Athens, but failed to reach the final in Beijing.
Mission Product creates skin-care items for athletes
Dallas Morning News - Aug 19, 2008
A veteran of the cosmetics industry, Josh Shaw, recruited elite athletes such as soccer star Mia Hamm, gold-medal swimmer Amanda Beard and ultramarathon ...
Sex, sand and shoots raise Beijing Olympic temperature
AFP - Aug 19, 2008
US swimmer Amanda Beard was naked in Playboy last year and made headlines in Beijing even before the Games started, when she used the Athletes' Village as a ...
Michael Phelps Girlfriend Nude Amanda Beard Or Lily Donaldson?
Post Chronicle - Aug 18, 2008
by Toshiba Reynolds Eight-time gold winning medalist and record-breaker Michael Phelps has been linked to two hot blondes - but which is his "girlfriend"? ...
Phelps' girlfriend: Amanda Beard or Lily Donaldson
Telegraph.co.uk - Aug 18, 2008
Two girls have recently been linked with Beijing's eight-time gold medalist: US swimmer Amanda Beard and British model Lily Donaldson. ...
Who is Michael Phelps” girl?
Thaindian.com - Aug 17, 2008
However, the two names doing the rounds are Phelps teammate Amanda Beard, who recently posed nude for an ad campaign, and a British model Lily Donaldson, ...