Anti-doping tests done by the World Anti-doping Agency
The World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) is the independent body that monitors, controls and fights drug use in sport. It has identified six different classes of prohibited substances: stimulants;...
View ArticleHGH testing proposal made by NFLPA
The NFLPA has made a proposal regarding an HGH testing protocol after a meeting with two members of Congress that resulted in an apparent commitment to commence the collection of blood samples for the...
View ArticleOptions on enforcing HGH testing deal evaluated by NFL
After the NFL and NFLPA not coming to a final agreement on HGH testing and the NFLPA already agreeing that players will submit to testing, the NFL has at its disposal several options for enforcing the...
View ArticleJaimie Thomas suspended by NFL
The NFL has suspended Colts guard Jaimie Thomas after he was found violating the league’s substance policy. Presently on injured reserve, Thomas violated the anabolic steroids and related substances...
View ArticleConte says MLB still failing test
The Major League Baseball may have come to an agreement with its players to test their blood for human growth hormone but the game will be expected to come to grips with its present testing before it...
View ArticleNBA deal includes offseason drug testing plans
For the first time, NBA players have agreed to offseason testing for performance enhancing drugs as part of the new labor deal that is being balloted. The NBA previously did not test players during its...
View ArticleHGH testing issue hanging in uncertainty
No testing protocol has been finalized by the NFL and the NFLPA even though testing for human growth hormone will start during the 2011 season. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell briefly addressed the...
View ArticlePlans for offseason drug testing included in NBA deal
NBA players have agreed to offseason testing for performance enhancing drugs for the first time as part of the new labor deal that is being balloted. The NBA did not test players previously during its...
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