NFL Player Union right to question HGH testing methods
The ongoing standoff between NFL players with WADA and its American arm, USADA, over testing for human growth hormone, is intensifying with every passing day.
“To me it’s clear that WADA is more interested in bullying us into a test than in scientifically supporting and justifying their testing protocol,” NFL Players Association Executive Director [...]
No merit in court ruling, says NFL
The NFL has remarked that there is “no merit” to the court ruling that awarded Pat Williams and Kevin Williams a temporary restraining order.
The two were among six players suspended by the NFL for testing positive for a drug on the league’s list of banned substances.
From Espnstar.com:
Attorneys for the Vikings Pro Bowl tackles won [...]
Congress to examine violation of state workplace policy
The NFL had tried to suspend Minnesota Vikings Pat Williams and Kevin Williams four games each for breaking the league’s anti-doping policy.
Now, the House Energy and Commerce Committee contrives to conduct a hearing next month on the case of two professional football players, whose suspensions were frozen by a federal appeals court.
According to Committee Chairman [...]
Shaun Smith released by Detroit Lions
Defensive lineman Shaun Smith was released from his contract with Detroit Lions last Saturday, and received a four game suspension due to violation of NFL’s anabolic steroid policy.
Smith was signed by Detroit Lions just last August 2009 following his release from Cleveland Browns.
He played with the Browns from March 2007 until August 2009 when he [...]
CUSHING AND MATTHEWS DENY STEROID USE
Rumors are circulating that results of the drug tests during the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis had leaked and several players were tested positive for recreational and performance enhancing drugs. Those named were highly respected USC linebackers Brian Cushing and Clay Matthews Jr., allegedly positive on steroids. Other players whose names were included on the [...]
BUTKUS “I PLAY CLEAN” CAMPAIGN AGAINST STEROIDS
Dick Butkus can’t stand sports and steroids to mentioned in the same breath. He says it disgusts him. In the midst of the steroid controversy in the Major leagues he took the initiative of starting the campaign to clean up sports of the performance enhancing drug. His campaign “I Play Clean” targets high-school students. Especially [...]