NASCAR submits testimony from four who claim to have witnessed Mayfield drug useSeptember 21st, 2009 NASCAR asks for evaluations of MayfieldCHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR has asked a federal judge to order a mental and physical examination on suspended driver Jeremy Mayfield to determine if he has a substance-abuse problem.
Orioles minor league catcher Parra suspended 50 games after positive drug testSeptember 16th, 2009 Orioles minor leaguer suspended after drug testNEW YORK — A minor league catcher in the Baltimore organization has been suspended 50 games after a positive drug test. Freuny Parra was penalized Wednesday after the test showed he used boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance.
Minor league SS whose Yankees contract was voided by MLB is suspended 50 games after drug testSeptember 10th, 2009 Minor league SS caught suspended after drug testNEW YORK — A minor league shortstop whose contract with the New York Yankees was voided earlier this year has been suspended 50 games after a positive drug test. Damian Arredondo was penalized Wednesday under the minor league drug program.
Murray frustrated by "in your face" drug-tests, whereabouts clauseAugust 29th, 2009 NEW YORK - British tennis player Andy Murray has expressed frustration over the 'intrusive' drug-testing protocol and said that the "in your face" way that these tests are done is annoying. Murray further said that it has become even more annoying to let the World Anti-Doping Agency know where he will be for an hour of every day of the year.
Mets minor league pitcher Santiago Valdez suspended for positive drug testAugust 22nd, 2009 Mets minor leaguer suspended after drug testNEW YORK — Mets pitcher Santiago Valdez has been suspended for 50 games under baseball's minor league drug program after a positive test for a performance-enhancing substance. The suspension of Valdez, who is with the Mets' Gulf Coast League team, began Friday.
Boston Globe: Red Sox fired 2 security staffers after investigation into steroid useAugust 2nd, 2009 Report: Red Sox fired 2 staffers in steroid probeBOSTON — A Boston newspaper is reporting the Red Sox fired two security staffers last summer after an investigation into steroid use. Jared Remy, the son of Red Sox television commentator Jerry Remy, and Nicholas Alex Cyr both told the Boston Globe they used steroids, but denied any knowledge of drug use by players.
Mayfield court filing claims independent test negative for methamphetaminesJuly 22nd, 2009 Mayfield lawyer: No meth in independent testCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The attorney for Jeremy Mayfield says an independent drug test on the NASCAR driver came back negative for methamphetamine.
NASCAR chairman Brian France says sport's drug testing policy is fairJuly 3rd, 2009 France defends NASCAR's drug policyDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brian France says NASCAR's drug-testing policy is a fair system that protects its competitors and fans from the dangers of an impaired driver on the race track.
Former NFL QB Ryan Leaf turns himself in to West Texas authorities on burglary, drug chargesJune 19th, 2009 Leaf surrenders on burglary, drug charges in TexasCANYON, Texas — Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf has surrendered to Texas authorities to face burglary and drug-related charges. Attorney Bill Kelly says Leaf turned himself in Friday at the Randall County Jail in Canyon, where the former No.
Ex-mountain bike champ Giove arrested on drug charges; nearly 400 pounds of marijuana seizedJune 18th, 2009 Ex-mountain bike champ Giove hit with drug chargeWILTON, N.Y. — Former mountain biking world champion Melissa "Missy" Giove was in custody Thursday on federal drug charges after authorities said they seized more than 200 pounds of marijuana from a truck she was driving in upstate New York.
Ex-mountain bike champ Missy Giove arrested on drug charges; 380 pounds of marijuana seizedJune 18th, 2009 Ex-mountain bike champ hit with drug charge in NYWILTON, N.Y. — Former downhill mountain biking world champion Melissa "Missy" Giove (gee-OH'-vee) has been arrested on drug charges after authorities say they seized hundreds of pounds of marijuana from a truck she was driving in upstate New York.
Braves' Triple-A pitcher Rafael Cruz suspended 50 games for performance-enhancing drugJune 17th, 2009 Braves' Triple-A pitcher suspended 50 gamesNEW YORK — Atlanta minor league pitcher Rafael Cruz was suspended 50 games on Tuesday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The 32-year-old reliever was 1-3 with a 3.45 ERA for Triple-A Gwinnett and Double-A Mississippi.
Arizona tight end Patrick suspended 4 games for use of amphetamineJune 16th, 2009 Cardinals tight end Patrick suspended 4 gamesPHOENIX — Arizona Cardinals tight end Ben Patrick has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's substance abuse policy. Patrick tested positive for the drug Adderall, an amphetamine, his agent Kevin Omell said on Monday.
Former Razorback DT Keith Jackson Jr. arrested on felony drug chargesJune 5th, 2009 Keith Jackson Jr. arrested on drug chargesLITTLE ROCK, Ark.
Judge to decide next week whether to overturn NASCAR driver's suspension for failed drug testMay 29th, 2009 Jeremy Mayfield asks judge to rescind suspensionCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A judge has set a hearing for Wednesday to determine whether to overturn NASCAR's suspension of driver Jeremy Mayfield for a failed drug test.