Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaefer have apologized for suggesting that boxer Manny Pacquiao may have used performance-enhancing drugs such as anabolic steroids. De La Hoya and Schaefer are the President and Chief Executive Officer of Golden Boy Promotions. Pacquiao had filed a defamation lawsuit against De La Hoya, Schaefer, boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his father Floyd Mayweather Sr. in response to the steroid allegations. [Read more…]
Archives for May 2011
May
30
“Massive Abuse” of Steroids by High School Rugby Players in South Africa
The president of the South Africa Sports Medicine Association claims there is “massive abuse” of anabolic steroids among high school rugby players. Dr Jon Patricios said that he consults with at least a dozen parents every month about steroid issues involving their children. He sees a lot of competitive pressure among high school athletes to succeed in the sport. [Read more…]
May
29
Steroid Gossip from the World of British Television
Anabolic steroid gossip has invaded the world of British television as a reality television star allegedly accused BBC television correspondent (and former boyfriend) of using steroids. Chantelle Houghton, a British glamour model and star of the Channel 4 reality TV show Celebrity Big Brother and Ultimate Big Brother, had been dating Rav Wilding, a correspondent for the BBC television shows Crimewatch and One Show, since December 2010. The relationship ended in April 2010 after Wilding was photographed screaming at a crying Houghton in a public park. Friends of Houghton told the press that steroids were responsible for the “roid rage” depicted in the photographs. [Read more…]
May
28
Rapper Nelly Responds to Allegations of Steroid Use
Grammy Award-winning rapper Cornell Haynes, Jr., better known by his stage name Nelly, has taken to Twitter to respond to recent allegations that he used anabolic steroids. A man, who identified himself as “Slim”, claiming to be Nelly’s former manager claimed that the best-selling rap artist lost all his money due to gambling, steroid and cocaine addictions and was about to lose his house due to foreclosure as a result.
Nelly quickly responded on Twitter by denying that “Slim” was ever his manager and dismissing all of the allegations in a series of messages posted on the social network and microblogging service. Nelly attributed his muscular physique to a diet of fish, chicken, turkey, champagne, cognac, vodka and beer! [Read more…]
May
27
NPC Bodybuilding Promoter Sentenced to Probation in Operation Roid Runner
Craig Johnson, the owner of Top Physique Nutrition and Promotions, was sentenced to six months probation after pleading guilty to misdemeanor conspiracy to possess anabolic steroids (a controlled substance) by a Lehigh County Court. Johnson is actively involved in the bodybuilding community having promoted several bodybuilding competitions for the National Physique Committee (NPC) and International Federation of BodyBuilder (IFBB).
Johnson was arrested during the second phase of a state investigation codenamed Operation Roid Runner. Johnson crime was related to his decision to help a friend who had asked him to “hook him up” with some anabolic steroids. Johnson referred the friend to amateur competitive bodybuilder Edward Moyzan. Johnson was not aware of the fact that his friend was a confidential informant (CI) for the government. [Read more…]
May
26
Steroid Deal Gone Bad: Unsolved Murder
The unsolved murder of Sergio Sprandel serves as a reminder of the unintended consequences of steroid prohibition. The criminalization of anabolic steroids in the United States has forced the steroid trade into the black market. Steroids have become part of the criminal underworld where individuals involved in the distribution of steroids are increasingly more likely to come in contact with unscrupulous and possibly dangerous individuals.
Sergio Sprandel was killed by a single gunshot to the head in the La Jolla Village Square shopping center on August 31, 2000. His father has told the press that his son was on his way to meet his steroid supplier when he was killed. He took $15,000 to the meeting but the money was missing when police found his body. [Read more…]
May
25
United States Anti-Doping Agency May Strip Lance Armstrong of Tour de France Titles
The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) may seek to strip Lance Armstrong of his Tour de France victories and earnings according to the Washington Post. The eight-time Tour de France champion is currently under investigation by the United States Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles. It is believed that a grand jury is considering whether to indict Lance Armstrong on charges of defrauding the U.S. government.
Armstrong was a member of the United States Postal Service cycling team and since the U.S. Postal Service is a government agency, anyone who defrauded the government by using anabolic steroids, erythropoeitin (EPO), or other banned substances or methods such as blood doping, could face serious criminal penalties. [Read more…]
May
24
Lance Armstrong Book Co-Author Responds to Doping Allegations Against the Cyclist
Sally Jenkins, the co-author of Lance Armstrong’s book “It’s Not About The Bike” and Washington Post sports columnist, still believes Armstrong did not use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). Jenkins wrote in an online chat that her opinion is based on her personal relationship with Armstrong in which she judges her friends based on her personal interactions with them. She had asked Lance Armstrong “point blank” if he had used steroids or PEDs and he denied it. However, she acknowledges that she cannot be completely objective when it comes to the issue. Jenkins admits that Lance Armstrong could “never disappoint” her even if he lied about his use of PEDs. [Read more…]
May
22
George Hincapie Doesn’t Deny Talking Steroids with Lance Armstrong
The CBS television news program “60 Minutes” reported that American cyclist George Hincapie told a federal grand jury that he discussed using anabolic steroids with Lance Armstrong. CBS reported that the testimony of the former teammate of Lance Armstrong also included statements about providing erythropoietin (EPO) to each other. George Hincapie was a domestique for Lance Armstrong who was crucial in helping Armstrong achieve seven Tour de France victories. [Read more…]
