Regional Roundup Oct 18, 2008
6 grams of cocaine and a vial of anabolic steroids. Also arrested was Wesley Woodworth, 24, who was at the home and on parole, Benincasa said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Car boot rapist jailed for 14 years Oct 17, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. October 17, 2008 - 5:28PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Young Steroid Users May Be Prone to 'Roid Rage" Oct 17, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Young men who take anabolic steroids are more than twice as likely to commit violent acts than their peers who don't use the artificial hormones, a new analysis of U.S. national data shows. "People who use steroids are more likely to engage in different forms of violence," Dr. Kevin M. Beaver of Florida State University in Tallahassee, a researcher on the study, told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
NTRA members to back uniform national policies Oct 16, 2008
a ban on the non-therapeutic use of anabolic steroids. out-of-competition testing for blood and gene-doping agents and pre-race testing. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Doping notes: Belgian team to cut Kohl; Basso plea bargains for €10,800 fine; Chicago Bears' Metcalf suspended for doping Oct 15, 2008
LAKE FOREST, Illinois (AP) - Chicago Bears offensive linemen Terrence Metcalf was suspended for four games on Monday for an undisclosed violation of the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. He was eligible to return to practice on Nov. 17. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Romo out with broken pinkie Oct 14, 2008
Bears offensive linemen Terrence Metcalf was suspended for four games for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. This article appeared on page C - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Cowboys' Romo out with broken finger Oct 14, 2008
Chicago Bears offensive linemen Terrence Metcalf was suspended for four games for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
NFL Notebook: Injured pinkie finger shelves Dallas' Romo (Today) Oct 14, 2008
Offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf was suspended for four games for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids. He is eligible to return to practice Nov. 17. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tough break costs Romo four weeks Oct 14, 2008
Bears offensive lineman Terrence Metcalf was suspended for four games for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. The Rams re-signed cornerback Fakhir Brown, who was released Sept. 24. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Breeder of fighting dogs arrested - 64 seized Oct 11, 2008
State police booked Boudreaux, and his son, 40-year-old Guy Boudreaux, with dogfighting, animal cruelty, possession of a sawed-off shotgun and illegal possession of anabolic steroids, a schedule III narcotic. Under Louisiana law, criminal violations associated with dogfighting carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Cyclist Sentenced On Conviction She Lied To Grand Jury Oct 11, 2008
Prosecutors had sought a sentence of two and one-half years in prison for the lies, which included Thomas's statements that she never took anabolic steroids and never took any products given to her by steroid chemist ... All three pleaded guilty before Illston in 2005 or 2006 to conspiring to distribute anabolic steroids to professional athletes ... The remaining defendant is Bonds, who is accused of lying when he told the grand jury he never knowingly received anabolic steroids or human growth... (NBC 11, CA)
Breeders' Cup horses face drug testing Oct 8, 2008
Trainers of horses that test positive for anabolic steroids at the Breeders' Cup will face a one-year suspension from the event, and three-time violators will be banned for life, according to new rules this year. 2008 The Associated Press. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The dangers of leverage Oct 5, 2008
Consider, for example, a sprinter's decision about whether to take anabolic steroids. The sprinter's reward depends not on how fast he runs in absolute terms, but on how his times compare with those of others. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Anabolic Steroids Provide A Competitive Edge In Power Lifting Years After Doping Has Ended Oct 4, 2008
3, 2008) Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones derived from the human male hormone testosterone ... Dr. Eriksson will discuss the team s study, Anabolic Steroids Withdrawal in Strength Trained Athletes: How Does It Affect Skeletal Muscles ... The use of anabolic steroids can add more nuclei to the muscle, and enhance muscle fiber size. (Science Daily)
ARRIVING ON THE SCENE Oct 3, 2008
Nicks, a fifth-round selection, made his first start, playing left guard in place of Jamar Nesbit, who was suspended for four games last week for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. CONTINUED 1. (Nola.com -- Sports)
'Brickhouse' gets an early initiation Oct 3, 2008
Nesbit will be out for the next four games, serving a suspension for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. The fifth-round draft pick out of Nebraska said it is unfortunate that he got this opportunity at Nesbit's expense, but he said he plans to take advantage as best he can. (Nola.com -- Sports)
No comments posted. Sep 25, 2008
In addition to losing Shockey for three to six weeks, guard Jamar Nesbit has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. The Saints this week re-signed offensive lineman Matt Lehr to make up for the loss of Nesbit. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Armstrong will join Astana in comeback Sep 25, 2008
In a court filing yesterday, prosecutors say they have two documents showing Bonds tested positive for anabolic steroids in 2000 and that Anderson supplied the drugs. Bonds has pleaded not guilty to 14 counts of making false declarations to a grand jury and one count of obstruction of justice. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Saints guard suspended for failing steriod test Sep 25, 2008
The Saints got their daily dose of bad news Tuesday when the NFL announced that starting left guard Jamar Nesbit will be suspended without pay for the next four games for violating the league's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. Nesbit, who will not be allowed to participate in any team activities until Oct. 20, insisted he never intentionally took any substances banned by the NFL. He said that his failed drug test stemmed from an over-the-counter product he took this summer,... (Nola.com -- Sports)
TRANSACTIONS Sep 25, 2008
NFL Suspended New Orleans G Jamar Nesbit four games for violating the NFLs policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. CINCINNATI BENGALS Signed CB Jamar Fletcher. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Saints reeling after 1-0 start Sep 25, 2008
Left guard also starts a four-game suspension this week for a violation of the NFL's Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances. "I'm kind of a glass half-full guy, and hopefully, we can lean back on this experience when our guys are healthy and feel like some of these guys in backup positions have more playing experience," Payton said. (SaintsInsider.com)
Nesbit suspended for 4 games after positive test Sep 25, 2008
Saints guard Jamar Nesbit has been suspended for the next four games for violating the NFL policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, according to a statement from the NFL.. Rogelio V. Solis / Associated Press. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Eight Belles trainer retires Sep 24, 2008
More than 10 states have adopted a steroid ban, including Kentucky, and the Breeders' Cup will be run in California this year with a ban on anabolic steroids. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NFL suspends Saints' Nesbit Sep 24, 2008
NEW ORLEANS (AP) Saints left guard Jamar Nesbit has been suspended without pay for four games for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, team officials said Tuesday. Nesbit's suspension begins immediately. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Yankees eliminated from postseason contention Sep 24, 2008
Saints guard Jamar Nesbit has been suspended without pay for the next four games for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances, team officials said. Center Tom Nalen, the last link to the Broncos' Super Bowl titles of the late 1990s, was placed on injured reserve, ending his season and likely spelling the end of his career in Denver. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
NFL Notebook: Texans work to help out home fans (Today) Sep 24, 2008
Guard Jamar Nesbit has been suspended without pay for the next four games for violating the NFL's policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. Vikings. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Sadler to answer for steriod use Sep 21, 2008
-- John Sadler, the leading trainer at the Hollywood Park spring-summer and Del Mar meetings this year, had four horses test in excess of the permitted levels of anabolic steroids at Del Mar in early August, the California Horse Racing Board announced on Saturday. Sadler will not face a suspension or a financial penalty for the excessive tests, but will appear before the Santa Anita stewards on Oct. 2 for a hearing. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Players of substance Sep 21, 2008
If I had to venture to guess, you're touching the tip of the iceberg, said Charles Yesalis, a Penn State professor emeritus and anabolic steroids expert. Because of the secretive nature of all of it, it's very difficult to come up with any kind of solid handle. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Why less outrage over drugs in the NFL? Sep 21, 2008
I think the younger fans just view it simply as entertainment, said Charles Yesalis, a Penn State professor emeritus and anabolic steroids expert. They don't give a damn about records and asterisks. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Maryland horse racing commission bans steroids Sep 18, 2008
-- The Maryland Racing Commission has approved a ban on anabolic steroids for racehorses, following the lead of other racing states including Kentucky, Delaware, Pennsylvania and Virginia ... The ban covers four anabolic steroids, including stanozolol. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Maryland votes to ban steroids for racehorses Sep 18, 2008
Maryland Commission votes to ban anabolic steroids for racehorses - More Sports - SI.com ... Maryland Commission votes to ban anabolic steroids for racehorses ... (AP) -- Following the lead of other racing states, the Maryland Racing Commission has approved a ban on anabolic steroids for racehorses. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Top horse to skip Little Brown Jug Sep 18, 2008
MARYLAND BANS STEROIDS: The Maryland Racing Commission has approved a ban on anabolic steroids for racehorses, following the lead of other racing states. All rights reserved. (News & Observer -- Sports)
5 things you didn’t know about ... Male Gynecomastia Sep 17, 2008
Certain medications, anabolic steroids and marijuana also can cause gynecomastia. Treatment: The condition usually gets better over time without treatment. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Ariz. probes complaint about greyhounds, steroids Sep 16, 2008
The initiative would require the dogs to be kept in a minimum-sized cage and be let out for six hours a day, ban giving female dogs anabolic steroids to keep them from going into heat, and ban feeding dogs raw meat from "diseased, dying or disabled animals.". "This is really an attack on the track and not on protecting the dogs in South Tucson," said Tom Taylor, general manager of Tucson Greyhound Park. (AZCentral -- News)
A Bill of goods? Sep 14, 2008
Suspended four games without pay in November for violating NFL policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. Traded to the Buffalo Bills after the season for third- and fifth-round draft picks. (Florida Times-Union)
Using the Internet to Get High: Abusing Herbal... Sep 10, 2008
A found that teenagers who had used herbal products, even dietary supplements, were six times more likely to have tried cocaine and nearly 15 times more likely to have used anabolic steroids than those who have never used an herbal product. "Forget about the marijuana, forget about cocaine," Alvarez said. (Fox News)
The Paralympic sprinter who helped 'Blade Runner' beat him Sep 9, 2008
In 2000 he was stripped of his 200m silver medal in the Sydney Games after he tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone, although Paralympic authorities accepted that it was an inadvertent use of anabolic steroids through the use of supplements. Frasure then won two gold medals in Athens in the sprint relays, and is aiming for more medals in the 100m and the 4x100m relay in Beijing in his final Paralympics. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Eight Belles memorialized at Derby Museum Sep 8, 2008
More than 10 states have adopted a steroid ban, including Kentucky, where Gov. Steve Beshear enacted an emergency order last week that outlaws anabolic steroids. Porter is pleased with the progress to address drugs and medication, but is worried support will wane when the public's attention is diverted. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Ky. governor bans steroids in race horses Sep 6, 2008
The new rules go into effect immediately and ban anabolic steroids from being present in the blood of any horse that's racing. Horse regulators approved the sweeping ban earlier this month. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bolt outruns Powell in cold and wind Sep 6, 2008
The new rules go into effect immediately and ban anabolic steroids from being present in the blood of any horse that is racing. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Authorities apprehend Pennsylvania man who fled traffic stop Sep 3, 2008
-- Township police last week arrested a man wanted for fleeing a July roadside stop where anabolic steroids were found in the car he was riding in, New Hope Police reported ... The driver of the stopped car, who police have not yet identified, was taken into custody and a large quantity of anabolic steroids seized. (NJ.com -- Times)
SDSU volleyball coach Warner set to retire Aug 29, 2008
The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says BMX rider Michael Kapes has accepted a two-year suspension after testing positive for anabolic steroids. Record-shattering Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps has earned an advance estimated at $1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
BMX rider suspended Aug 29, 2008
Advertisements The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says BMX rider Michael Kapes, 20, of Florida has accepted a two-year suspension after testing positive for anabolic steroids March 15 at the National Bicycle League's Gator Nationals. TEAM FOLDING: The Gerolsteiner cycling team will fold at the end of the season because it has not been able to find a new sponsor. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Louisiana adopts steroid limits Aug 27, 2008
The Louisiana State Racing Commission in a meeting Monday in New Orleans voted to adopt rules regulating the use of anabolic steroids in Louisiana racehorses. The rules face a five-step bureaucratic and administrative process before they take effect sometime before Jan. 1. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
JGR picks teenager for Cup ride Aug 26, 2008
- Kentucky horse racing regulators have approved a major ban on anabolic steroids that could outlaw the drugs for next year's Kentucky Derby and other races in the state. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved the measure unanimously Monday. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Kentucky racing regulators vote to ban steroids Aug 26, 2008
(AP) - Kentucky horse racing regulators have approved a major ban on anabolic steroids that could outlaw the drugs for next year's Kentucky Derby and other races in the state. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved the measure unanimously Monday. (FindLaw News)
Bodybuilder's Skin 'Scarred for Life' From Steroid Use Aug 23, 2008
After persistent questioning by doctors, the man revealed he had continuously abused anabolic steroids. He was subsequently diagnosed with severe steroid-induced acne. (Fox News)
Board's steroids release met by outrage Aug 23, 2008
said an obviously angry CHRB Chairman Richard B. Shapiro (during the meeting) following a report from the Board's equine medical director that some trainers are continuing to administer anabolic steroids prior to penalties becoming far more severe on Sept. 4 ... The CHRB has been phasing in a prohibition of anabolic steroids in racehorses and penalties for violations in an attempt to give horsemen the opportunity to initiate necessary changes in medication procedures with their charges ... A... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jammin' Jamaicans Aug 23, 2008
For the past year, BALCO founder-turned-anti-doping-crusader Victor Conte has told anyone who would listen that unannounced, out-of-competition drug testing is practically nonexistent in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries, allowing athletes to use anabolic steroids and other banned substances with impunity while engaging in their heaviest workouts in the offseason. In December, Conte says, he met with former World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound and provided details name, address, phone... (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Measure banning steroids in offing Aug 23, 2008
The proposed Louisiana rule prohibits exogenous anabolic steroids (those that don't occur naturally in the body) to be in a horse's system on race day. The rule prohibits three endogenous anabolic steroids (naturally occurring substances) "at levels above the normal physiological state of the stallion, gelding or mare." ... If a horse running at this year's Breeders' Cup tests positive for anabolic steroids, the horse will be disqualified, and the trainer suspended from the Breeders' Cup for one... (Nola.com -- Sports)
Bodybuilder scarred from steroids Aug 22, 2008
Anabolic steroids are usually synthesised from the male reproduction hormone testosterone ... "Often this is just a transient problem - most people wouldn't consider it a significant barrier to using anabolic steroids." ... He added there was a lack of studies examining the side effects of steroid abuse and called for "robust scientific research" to establish exactly what effects anabolic steroids have on heavy users. (BBC News)
Horses given steroids face 30-day ban in Calif. Aug 22, 2008
-- Horses treated with anabolic steroids will be banned from racing for 30 days in California from the date of administration, effective Friday, according to a directive issued by California Horse Racing Board executive director Kirk Reed, the regulatory agency announced Thursday. The board also is increasing pre-race and out-of-competition testing for the anabolic steroids boldenone, nandrolone, stanozolol, and testosterone, according to a statement released Thursday ... In May, the racing... (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
DRF: Barber brothers angered by steroid comments Aug 22, 2008
At Tuesday's meeting, Arthur, the board's equine medical director, said "two trainers have been responsible for 70 percent of the violations for anabolic steroids." Shapiro, the board's chairman, fueled speculation that the raid of Sadler's barn was related to steroids when he followed Arthur's comment by saying, "Just look at the top of the trainers' and owners' list," while waving a sheet of paper ... We will not tolerate any attempts to tarnish our impeccable reputations," the Barbers... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Officials step up steroids crackdown Aug 22, 2008
com that his investigators searched Sadler's barn area after the trainer's horses turned up with an undisclosed number of positive results for anabolic steroids. Breed did not respond yesterday to several messages seeking comment. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Racing board investigators raid Sadler barn Aug 21, 2008
-- John Sadler, the leading trainer at Del Mar's summer meeting, had his barn raided by investigators of the California Horse Racing Board on Monday, a Del Mar official confirmed, and comments Tuesday by the chairman of the state racing board led to speculation that authorities might have been searching for signs of anabolic steroids ... "Two trainers have been responsible for 70 percent of the violations for anabolic steroids at Hollywood Park and Del Mar," Arthur said. (ESPN -- Horse Racing)
Do Clean Athletes Have a Chance? Aug 21, 2008
We have a wealth of data concerning, for example, androgenic anabolic steroids. I was the one who discovered the in East Germany that show how researchers during the Cold War had evaluated steroid use point-by-point, dose-by-dose, examining how much had to be given at which intervals to be most effective. (Time.com)
Steroid dealer pleads guilty Aug 20, 2008
TRENTON - A Hamilton man is facing six years in prison after he pleaded guilty to charges of distributing both cocaine and the performance enhancing drugs human growth hormone and anabolic steroids. Steven Suarez, 43, took a plea deal in court on Thursday, and information about the development in the case was released yesterday by the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Kentucky racing group proposes steroid ban Aug 15, 2008
The sweeping ban on anabolic steroids was approved Thursday by the states equine drug research council and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is expected to approve it later this month ... A ban on anabolic steroids is an important part of that process ... The Breeders Cup has already outlawed anabolic steroids for this years event at Santa Anita in California, but Jerry Yon, chairman of the equine council, said Kentuckys approach is stricter than any other state and a proposed... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Third assistant added to Crean's staff at IU Aug 15, 2008
The sweeping ban on anabolic steroids was approved by the state s equine drug research council and the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is expected to approve it this month. Today's headlines. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
John Tierney: Would legal doping level playing field? Aug 13, 2008
The article also criticized the medical authorities for undermining their credibility with "prophylactic lies" that exaggerate the dangers of drugs like anabolic steroids based "on scant evidence tainted by a misguided moralistic motivation to protect sports.". No one denies that there are risks in taking drugs like anabolic steroids, and there is wide agreement that minors shouldn't be allowed to take them (or other performance drugs) ... "The claims of the common fatal or irreversible harms of... (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
State officials to review policy Aug 13, 2008
If a horse running at this year's Breeders' Cup tests positive for anabolic steroids, the horse will be disqualified and the trainer suspended from the Breeders' Cup for one year. Starting in 2009, the Breeders' Cup won't provide supplemental purse money to any stakes race run in a state without a rule similar to the model rule about steroids. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Big bad steroids in the city (and kampong) Aug 13, 2008
You see, the steroids my mother uses are not anabolic steroids (the drugs used by athletes) but corticosteroids, a group of drugs once thought to be near-miraculous. They're particularly efficacious for arthritis but have been used for years for many other conditions as well. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Cleveland Indians reliever Brendan Donnelly pitches scoreless eighth inning in 13-8 win over Baltimore Orioles Aug 12, 2008
In December, he was one of 80 players named in the Mitchell Report, which investigated the use of anabolic steroids and human growth hormone in Major League Baseball. Donnelly acknowledges that he contacted Kirk Radomski, who was sentenced to five years' probation for distributing steroids, but said he didn't end up buying or using anything from the former Mets clubhouse worker. (Cleveland.com -- Sports)
Summit urges coaches to be first line of steroid defense Aug 11, 2008
A collection of coaches from Frisco ISD and several from Celina and McKinney listened intently as Don Hooten spoke Sunday about the dangers of anabolic steroids at an anti-doping summit at Frisco Liberty High School ... Hooten s son, Taylor, committed suicide in 2003 at the age of 16 after suffering from severe depression resulting from injecting anabolic steroids to bulk up for the Plano West baseball team ... Hooten praised FISD athletic director David Kuykendall for his desire to educate the... (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
ATF Washington Field Division Releases Mid-Year Significant Investigations Results Aug 9, 2008
Tillman was arrested on Dec. 29, 2007, after a search of his property found six pounds of C-4 plastic explosive, a claymore mine, incendiary grenades, various explosive components, more than 13,000 rounds of military ammunition, and hundreds of vials of anabolic steroids. ATF, along with the Suffolk County Police and Fire Departments and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service investigated this case. (PR Newswire)
