November 20, 2008

Mandarich Confesses Steroids Use, and Writes About It

Tony Mandarich, who flopped as an offensive lineman after being chosen second overall by Green Bay in the 1989 draft, is no longer denying that he took steroids.

Filed under Steroids by By RICHARD SANDOMIR

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Bill Would Further Anti-Drug Efforts

A legislative mandate to educate student athletes about the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs will bolster New Jersey’s school steroid testing initiative.

Filed under Steroids by By DAVE CALDWELL

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Canseco Held at the Border

José Canseco was detained by immigration authorities on Thursday after they found a small amount of human chorionic gonadotropin in his possession.

Filed under Steroids by By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

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Cyclist Avoids Prison Time,Which May Benefit Bonds

Tammy Thomas, the former cyclist who was convicted in April in connection with the Balco investigation, will not serve time in prison, an encouraging sign for Barry Bonds.

Filed under Steroids by By CAROL POGASH and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT; CAROL POGASH REPORTED FROM SAN FRANCISCO, MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT FROM NEW YORK.

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Graham Sentenced to Year’s House Arrest in Balco Case

Trevor Graham, the former track coach, was sentenced to one year of home confinement and five years of probation for making false statements in the Balco investigation.

Filed under Steroids by By CAROL POGASH and MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT

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Drug Tests Could Lead to 8 Suspensions in N.F.L.

As many as eight N.F.L. players, including Saints running back Deuce McAllister, have tested positive for performance-enhancing substances and face suspensions.