ESPN has revisited the Ben Johnson steroid scandal in its coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. While ESPN didn’t mention sprinter Usain Bolt by name, it compared the “sprinting sensation” seeking to repeat as Olympic champion to the Canadian who “brought shame” to track and field in 1988. There has been no evidence to suggest Usain Bolt has used anabolic steroids but this doesn’t stop people from suggesting his performance might be tainted. After all if Ben Johnson had to use steroids to run a then-world record 9.79, then how is it possible that Bolt has run as fast as 9.58 in the 100 meters? [Read more…]
Mar
02
Can Usain Bolt Break the World Record Without Steroids?
Sebastian Coe, the chairman of the London Organising Committee for the 2012 Olympic Games, believes that sprinter Usain “Lightning” Bolt can set another world record without the use of anabolic steroids or other prohibited substances. In what has become a modern-day witch-hunt, every amazing and/or record-breaking performance has launched speculation about the involvement of steroids. But Coe maintains that most competitive athletes who work hard and continually make progress rarely use performance-enhancing drugs. [Read more…]
Mar
01
Rampage Jackson Raves About Steroids – “That Sh*t Changed Me”
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson raved about the performance-enhancing benefits of the anabolic steroid known as “testosterone” in a surprising interview with Gary Alexander of “Fighters Only Magazine”. Jackson talked at length about his decision to use testosterone, its effects on his muscle size and bodyweight and his performance in the bedroom. His comments were made after his loss to Ryan Bader at UFC 144 in Saitama, Japan. [Read more…]
Feb
29
Jose Canseco Has Nightmares About Steroids
Jose Canseco, former professional baseball player and steroid whistleblower, has reported having nightmares about steroids. Specifically, he experiences nightmares regarding the fallout from the revelations in his book “Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant Roids, Smash Hits and How Baseball Got Big”. The autobiographical account told of widespread steroid use in Major League Baseball. [Read more…]
Feb
28
Steroid Testing Officer Responds to Ryan Braun’s Sabotage Allegation
Dino Laurenzi, Jr., the drug testing officer who collected the urine sample that resulted in a positive steroid test result for Ryan Braun, has responded to allegations that he sabotaged the doping sample. Laurenzi vehemently denied tampering with Braun’s sample. Furthermore, the WADA-accredited laboratory that analyzed the sample has confirmed that there was no evidence of tampering. [Read more…]
Feb
26
Who Goes to Prison for Selling Steroids?
Steroid laws prohibiting the use of anabolic steroids were passed largely in response to the widespread use of steroids in competitive sports. The anti-doping movement had hoped that prohibiting steroids would deter athletes from using these “illegal” drugs. The criminalization of anabolic steroids has had little impact on steroid use by athletes. The steroid laws have rarely been used to prosecute athletes involved with doping. Non-competitive athletes and recreational bodybuilders are the ones who have suffered the consequences of violating these laws. [Read more…]
Feb
25
Doctor Gets Probation After Wife Tells FBI About His Steroid Use
Dr. Mark Peter Koch was sentenced to five years probation for possession with intent to distribute anabolic steroids and conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids. He was also sentenced to 200 hours of community service and a $10,000 fine.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) initiated its investigation of Koch after receiving a tip from his estranged wife claiming that he was involved with black market steroids. [Read more…]
Feb
24
Ryan Braun Suggests His Sample Was Sabotaged with Steroids
Milwaukee Brewers’ Ryan Braun has impugned the character of drug testing officer Dino Laurenzi in order to protect himself from being tainted by a positive steroid test result. Braun suggested Laurenzi may have sabotaged the urine sample he submitted immediately after Game 1 of the 2011 National League Division Series. [Read more…]
Feb
23
Ryan Braun Escapes Steroid Suspension on Technicality
Milwaukee Brewers’ Ryan Braun promised that there would be “highly unusual circumstances” that would explain his positive steroid test. He had tested positive for an elevated testosterone-epitestosterone (T:E) ratio in October 2011. An elevated T:E ratio is a putative indicator of exogenous testosterone use. Unfortunately, we may never hear about those “highly unusual circumstances” now that Braun has escaped the 50-game steroid suspension on a technicality. Independent arbitrator Shyam Das ruled in his favor when he side with the MLB players’ union and upheld Braun’s appeal. [Read more…]
Feb
22
Chris Brown Accuses Wrestler CM Punk of Using Steroids
Chris Brown accused World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) heavyweight champion CM Punk of using anabolic steroids and suffering from steroid-induced impotence on Twitter last weekend. “CM Punk” is the wrestling stage name used by Phillip Jack Brooks. The steroid accusation was made in response to Punk’s criticism of Brown for his brutal physical assault of Rihanna before the 2009 Grammy Awards. Chris Brown became the poster boy for domestic violence after he sent his then-girlfriend Rihanna to the hospital with multiple contusions, a bloody lip and nose and a black eye. [Read more…]
