Platelet-Rich Plasma Treatment – a Bust? »
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are something fairly new in the world of sports medicine. It probably received its most press in early 2009 when Pittsburgh Steelers wide-out Hines Ward used it to try and speed the healing of a medial collateral ligament (MCL) sprain. Whether or not the treatment actually helped, Ward played in the [...]
Science of HGH Testing »
So yesterday I commented on the news of rugby player Terry Newton receiving a two-year ban because he tested positive for growth hormone. Now I’ve had twenty-four hours to look the story up I figure its time to discuss the actual test itself.
Growth hormone has long thought to be untraceable due to its incredibly short [...]
HGH test leads to ban of rugby player »
It has just been reported on ESPN’s website that the first successful test for Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been used to ban a rugby player. With this test now being available for use in all anti-doping arena’s I don’t expect this to be the only athlete caught using HGH. I guess the big question [...]
Major Steroid Busts Linked Together »
Late last night steroid author Anthony Roberts posted the following information in his blog (http://www.anthonyroberts.co.za) about the biggest steroid busts over the last few years being connected.
“The two largest steroid busts ever, Operation Which Doctor (February 26, 2007 – $30m dollars and 24 defendants nationwide) and Operation Raw Deal (September 24th, 2007 – $6.5m dollars [...]
Tony Mandarich reveals truth about steroids in NFL. Almost. »
So now former football behemoth Tony Mandarich reveals truth about his steroid use? Does he really?
I think Mandarich tells parts of the whole truth, not all of it. Based on early reports, his new confessional book doesn’t fully jibe with me, this old football juicer, not about steroids and HGH. I believe some of what [...]
Steroid Testing: Are We Positive? »
It seems like every month we learn about another professional athlete who has been caught doping. We hear over and over again about how out of control steroid use is and about how terrible it is for the children or it’s dangerous and of course let’s not forget the whole “level playing field” approach. [...]
Update on the StarCaps Case in the NFL »
Update on the StarCaps Case in the NFL
Steroids Were Doctors’ Rx For Football in the ’60s »
Bobby Waters, young quarterback in the NFL, held high hopes entering training camp for the San Francisco 49ers in 1962. The 24-year-old was vying to start in coach Red Hickey’s “shotgun” formation, banking on his athleticism in the run-and-gun offense to win the job. John Brodie and Billy Kilmer also contended at quarterback, but both [...]
ALR Industries settles with former NFL player in doping lawsuit »
Former San Diego State and NFL running back Femi Ayanbadejo has reached a settlement agreement with ALR Industries, a supplement company owned and operated by A.L. Rea (Scott Jensen) the author of “Building the Perfect Beast” and “Chemical Muscle Enhancement”.
Ayanbadejo had alleged in his suit that there were banned substances contained in Max LMG, a [...]
Chemical History: Anabolic steroids invade football in the ’50s-’70s »
“I couldn’t understand why [rookies] felt making the pros was so tough, until the veterans arrived. … Two huge guys were standing in the locker room doorway. … Their arms looked as big around as my thighs. I was reluctant to ask them to move aside.”
David Meggyesy, former NFL linebacker, 1970
Contrary to a common [...]
