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Cops' Use of Illegal Steroids a 'Big Problem'

The badge and a steroid-filled syringe -- it's not the typical image most have for the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs. But as more within law enforcement get nabbed in steroid investigations nationwide, observers say that usage levels among police officers could rival the seediest patches of the pro sports...

Barry Bonds' Lawyers Seek to Bar Testimony From Jason Giambi, Others

Barry Bonds' defense team is seeking to exclude the testimony of free-agent slugger Jason Giambi and several former major leaguers who were clients of Bay Area Lab Co-Operative (BALCO) along with other evidence, according to a motion filed in U.S. District Court on Friday. Jason Giambi, his brother Jeremy Giambi,...

New Congress Less Likely to Tackle Drugs in Sports

Congressional hearings that have put the likes of Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Roger Clemens in the crosshairs appear to be far less likely to occur as the Republicans seized control of the House of Representatives this week. Rep. Darrell Issa, the incoming chairman of the House subcommittee that called the iconic...

'Low T' Ads in Heavy Rotation During World Series

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Baseball has made major strides to stem the use of performance-enhancing drugs by players, but "the cream" is back. Pharmaceutical giant Abbott Laboratories has advertised throughout the baseball playoffs, spots that prompt middle-aged men to ask their doctors about "low T." Abbott makes a testosterone...

As Tour de France Nears Finish, Lance Armstrong Hires Criminal Defense Lawyer

(July 22) -- Out of the running to win the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong is looking ahead to other battles. Back in the United States, Armstrong faces a federal investigation into doping allegations made by Floyd Landis, Armstrong's former teammate on the U.S. Postal Service team. On Thursday it was reported by the...

Background on Balco

The Bay Area Laboratory Co-Operative (BALCO) was an American company led by founder and owner Victor Conte, a former bass player for the soul band Tower of Power.

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