January 4, 2009

Judge Clears the Way for 5 Suspended Players

Five N.F.L. players who had been suspended for violating the league’s drug policy will be allowed to continue playing while their case proceeds in court, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Filed under Steroids by By KATIE THOMAS

Permalink Print

Inquiry Finds Rangers Prospect Who Died ‘Engaged in Doping’

Alexei Cherepanov, the Rangers prospect who died during a Russian league hockey game in October, took performance-enhancing drugs, investigators in Moscow said.

Filed under Steroids by By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Permalink Print

New York Unveils Steroid-Free Racing

A new set of racing regulations banning the use of anabolic steroids went into effect Thursday at New York State’s racetracks, ending a decades-old practice.

Filed under Steroids by By BILL FINLEY

Permalink Print

December 31, 2008

On ‘Oprah,’ Jones Admits to Mistake

Marion Jones, appearing on “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” said she believes she could have won her medals at the 2000 Olympics without performance-enhancing drugs.

Filed under Steroids by By LYNN ZINSER

Permalink Print

December 28, 2008

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.