7-time Tour de France winner admits to doping

The American cyclist Lance Armstrong was denying doping for years. However he was accused of administering banned drugs many times, he continued to claim that he never applied prohibited drugs. Even when the USADA proved that the cyclist doped, he cheated about doping. But finally, Lance Armstrong decided to admit to using EPO, testosterone and blood transfusions.
However numerous athletes applied doping products and avoided detection successfully, there was anything uncommon in the doping case of the legendary American cyclist. Lance Armstrong reached great success in sports. He won Tour de France races 7 consecutive times. He got also certain other awards. The American cyclist got worldwide success. Although he submitted to a lot of drug tests, he never tested positive for any prohibited drug.
Undoubtedly, Lance Armstrong is not the only athlete who has doped. Athletes have applied forbidden medicines during past years. They continue to use anabolic steroids and other related medications today. And professional sportspersons will administer them in future. Application of anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs is spread in professional sports. Almost each athlete uses banned medications. While certain sportspersons test positive for banned preparations and get bans, others avoid detection.
When it comes to the attitude to Lance Armstrong’s doping, it’s mainly negative. Numerous persons got significant anger, when the prominent cyclist admitted to administering EPO, the steroid testosterone and blood transfusions. A lot of individuals believed in him. They thought that the legendary American cyclist competed “cleanly”. That’s why their disappointment was significant.
And what is about “clean” sports? Anti-doping officers should think about this issue. While anti-doping officers claim that they have sophisticated tests to eradicate doping from sports, a lot of athletes administer anabolic steroids and/or other related drugs and avoid detection.
While the legendary cyclist has admitted to administering forbidden drugs, anti-doping agencies should realize that their policies are weak.

Przemyslaw Saleta doesn’t condemn Lance Armstrong for steroid use

Przemyslaw Saleta’s opinion about Lance Armstrong’s steroid use differs from that of many persons. The polish boxer doesn’t condemn the cyclist. Przemyslaw Saleta notes that Lance Armstrong has acted like almost every professional sportsperson. The 7-time Tour de France winner has used prohibited preparations and lied about his doping. It’s not surprising. Almost each sportsman applied steroids and other doping products.
While numerous sportspersons that take prohibited medications are caught by anti-doping agencies and sentenced to suspensions, Lance Armstrong has never tested positive for any forbidden medication. He was not caught, despites of having been subjected to thousands drug tests. Undoubtedly, Lance Armstrong is not the only athlete who has avoided detection successfully. Let take Chinese sportspersons as an example! They are sponsored by the state. The state provides money enough to acquire such drugs which are undetectable. So, many Chinese athletes apply performance-enhancing drugs without being caught. It becomes evident that sportspersons that have much money may take performance-enhancing drugs and remain undetectable. Lance Armstrong is only one of such athletes.
The polish boxer Przemyslaw Saleta has an uncommon proposal. He considers that anabolic steroids and other related preparations should be legalized in professional sports. According to this sportsman, steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs are not dangerous for health, if they are used by adults that possess sufficient information about ways to consume them correctly. Przemyslaw Saleta considers that administration of anabolic steroids and other related drugs by sportspeople should be monitored by specialists. Thus, athletes are likely to prevent severe side effects.
Moreover, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that steroids and other related products are indispensible in such sports, as cycling. Cycling is a sport where sportspersons have to endure too extreme conditions while training and competing. Thus, anabolic steroids and other related medicines help cyclists to maintain health in better conditions. Cycling in itself is dangerous without anabolic steroids and other doping products.
But Przemyslaw Saleta underlines that steroids and other related preparations should be forbidden in amateur sports. Moreover, young athletes must not be also permitted to apply these drugs because they may cause significant harm in them. Teenagers must not apply such preparations because they may suffer from grave unwanted results.
Nevertheless, Przemyslaw Saleta claims that it is wrong to suppose that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs represent the key to success. According to him, success can be obtained with the help of hard working.

Thousands drug manufacturers violate laws

Thousands drug manufacturers violate laws. But just some of them are punished appropriately. A lot of compounding pharmacies avoid serious penalties without significant efforts. But only when serious scandals result from illegal actions of pharmaceutical companies, they are sentenced to appropriate penalties. For example, everyone is aware of the meningitis outbreak which has spread across the country because of contaminated steroids manufactured by a Massachusetts pharmaceutical company. Undoubtedly, owners and officers of the drug manufacturer will be punished appropriately. But when illegal operations of drug manufacturers don’t cause such serious problems, they continue with their business successfully.
The media reports about illicit actions related to anabolic steroids, painkillers and other prescription medicines day by day. But you may notice that compounding pharmacies get just light sentencing for illegal distribution of anabolic-androgenic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. So, athletes and bodybuilders have free access to doping products. They obtain anabolic steroids and other related preparations from compounding centers and use them for athletic needs. Furthermore, certain pharmacies provide fake prescriptions for anabolic steroids. Corrupt doctors supply customers of pharmaceutical companies with prescriptions which are given without needed examination of customers’ personal conditions.
Drug manufacturers are responsible not only for illicit sale of anabolic-androgenic steroids. Some companies manufacture drugs in unsterile conditions. As a result, thousands persons get contaminated medicines and experience grave complications, applying  these medicines. Several persons even die from contamination caused by intake of contaminated drugs. As you are probably informed, 39 persons died because of fungal meningitis caused by tainted methylprednisolone acetate injections.
The late contamination with fungal meningitis should have an impact on decisions of proper authorities. Criminal sanctions should take place. Otherwise, health of thousands individuals is in a serious danger. Prescription medicines must be sold just under real prescriptions. All products must be produced in sterile conditions. If pharmaceutical companies don’t obey all laws, they must be sanctioned. They must not be permitted to continue with business, if they violate laws. Loss of licenses should be accompanied by other serious penalties.

Do steroids promote developing cancer?

Although the disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong has already lost his 7 Tour de France titles and other awards, his steroid scandal is still widely discussed. Numerous persons are still expressing their thoughts linked with this case. Not only his alleged application of performance-enhancing drugs is disputed but several individuals also argue about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer. Why has Lance Armstrong got this illness in his young years? What has caused this disease in him?
Whoopi Goldberg, a famous American actress is also involved in disputes connected with Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal. While she has been mainly involved in debates related to marijuana and other related drugs, now she has chosen to join those that fight against steroids and other related medicines.
According to Whoopi Goldberg, Lance Armstrong has suffered from testicular cancer because of steroids. The actress thinks that anabolic-androgenic steroids are likely to result in cancer. She argues that these medicines may promote appearing and developing cancer. Whoopi Goldberg claims that experts should inform people about probable tights between steroids and cancer. The actress notices that specialists can find out whether steroids have sickened Lance Armstrong.
But what do other famous individuals consider about Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer? Bob Weiner, a well-known political commentator, notes that anyone should be very careful while suggesting that steroids are responsible for development of cancer. This person realizes that these products result in lead to numerous unwanted results which are quite harmful for users’ health and even life. But he adds that it is unusual to demonize steroids for cancer. Such statements are serious. Bob Weiner believes that this issue has nothing to do with anti-doping morality.
Nevertheless, Bob Weiner is inclined to believe that Lance Armstrong’s testicular cancer has developed because of steroids. This illness normally doesn’t occur in young persons. Why then has Lance Armstrong got it? Since scientific literature supposes that links between cancer and steroid abuse may exist, Bob Weiner doesn’t deny statements of Whoopi Goldberg.
But as it has been already noted, this issue doesn’t belong to those of anti-doping policies. Anti-doping officers focus on morality and they don’t care about protection of sportspersons’ health.

Steroids for non-medical usage

Drug manufacturers are inclined to illegal operations. A lot of companies produce and sell counterfeit medicines. As a result, consumers don’t obtain needed benefits. Furthermore, fake medicines may lead to severe unusual unwanted results in consumers. In addition to these illicit activities, drug manufacturers also sell prescription preparations illegally. Anabolic steroids, HGH, painkillers and other products are sold without any prescription. So, a lot of individuals use these products for non-clinical purposes. Anabolic-androgenic steroids and other doping products are widely taken for athletic purposes. Athletes and bodybuilders get and take these medicines in order to increase muscle mass and get strength. Many individuals desire to be more muscular and combat tiredness during trainings and competitions. That’s why they choose to apply steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Certain other individuals try to look more beautiful/handsome. Thus, they administer certain prescription preparations for anti-aging needs.
Anabolic steroids, HGH and other doping products are widely available at online pharmacies. Several companies even hire corrupt physicians who supply customers with proper prescriptions. These doctors provide prescriptions without suitable examination of clients and even without seeing them. Obtaining prescriptions, many persons buy anabolic-androgenic steroids and other related products and apply them for non-medical goals.
However distribution and usage of steroids for non-clinical purposes are prohibited under laws of many countries, numerous pharmacies avoid punishment successfully. While some companies and persons are found guilty of illegal actions related to medications, they are rarely punished properly. Furthermore, they continue to produce and distribute anabolic steroids illegally.
Another problem related to illicit manufacture and distribution of anabolic steroids and other related preparations is following: certain companies produce medicines in unsterile conditions. Thus, individuals that administer such preparations may be contaminated with several diseases. Sometimes contamination with a serious disease may be tragic for several consumers. The meningitis outbreak which has lately occurred in the USA is widely discussed around the world. 39 persons died because they applied tainted steroid injections. So, proper officials should control manufacture of medications. If safety is not at the top level, health of consumers is in a great danger.

FDA had to punish NECC earlier

In 2003 the FDA had in mind to close the New England Compounding Center (NECC) which recently caused the meningitis outbreak in certain states of America. The Massachusetts pharmacy produced tainted Methylprednisolone Acetate injections. Over 400 persons that applied the tainted steroid injections were sickened with fungal meningitis. This disease turned out to be tragic for 39 individuals.
According to a late report released by the House of Energy and Commerce Committee, the meningitis outbreak could have been prevented. The report presented many cases related to the NECC that should have been shut down by the FDA earlier.
The FDA claimed in 2003 that the Massachusetts pharmacy should not have manufactured medications till improving of the situation. But ultimately the FDA didn’t ban manufacture of drugs at the NECC. Since the NECC was claimed to be a pharmacy, it should have been monitored by Massachusetts officials. Thus, the FDA let Massachusetts colleagues to improve the situation. As for Massachusetts officials, they didn’t prohibit manufacture of preparations immediately. The NECC continued to produce medications. Just Barry Cadden, the owner of the company, got reprimand.
Furthermore, the NECC was guilty of several illegal actions. The company acted inappropriately under its license. While the NECC was a pharmacy, it acted as a manufacturer and shipped thousands doses of preparations to hospitals and individual patients.
In 2002 several persons got unusual side reactions after they had got bethamethasone injections manufactured by the NECC.
Later several persons who administered methylprednisolone acetate injections manufactured by the Massachusetts pharmacy were contaminated with bacterial meningitis. Since these individuals got full recovery because of antibiotics, the case was forgotten. The NECC was not punished for the tainted products.
These and even some other cases manifest that the Massachusetts pharmacy should have sanctioned earlier. The NECC should have been closed for its illegal and improper operations. But the Massachusetts pharmacy was never sentenced to any serious penalties. As a result, the pharmacy continued to manufacture preparations which were dangerous for consumers’ health. Ultimately, the meningitis outbreak caused by contaminated injections of the NECC spread to certain states and sickened a lot of persons. If the company had been shut down earlier, the contamination with deadly fungal meningitis would not have occurred.

FDA showed its negligence

The meningitis outbreak resulted from contaminated steroid injections could have been avoided. But since the FDA didn’t use its authority for this goal properly, over 500 persons were contaminated with this disease and 39 persons died.
Tennessee officials turned out to show unbelievable competence under such circumstances. They were praised by legislators for their decisive actions.
It was announced that numerous persons who had received steroid injections manufactured by the NECC suffered from complications. When Tennessee health officials were informed about this situation, they enforced all health facilities to discontinue using medications produced by the compounding pharmacy from Massachusetts. Furthermore, they informed immediately about contamination health officials of other states. Actions of Tennessee health officials were quick and decisive. They didn’t hesitate and did everything in order to prevent further contamination and improve help those that were already contaminated with meningitis.
If Tennessee health officials hadn’t been so decisive and competent, more individuals would have been contaminated with fungal meningitis and more deaths would have occurred.
As for the FDA, it showed incompetence. It didn’t use its power decisively in order to improve the situation. Then it attempted to justify its negligence, saying that its authority was not cleared and established enough to interfere in such large-scale pharmacies, as the NECC. However, legislators didn’t accept the FDA’s excuse.
Tennessee health officials merit getting a gold medal for their efforts.
However certain individuals consider that they could avoid contamination, warnings about risks still exist. Many individuals are still at the hospital. Others are visited by health officials. If any adverse effects occur at injection sites of those who have used the tainted steroids, they must inform physicians at once.

Manny Pacquiao is proud of his nation

Each Filipino knows and likes the professional boxer Manny Pacquiao. This fighter represents own country successfully. Thus, Filipinos are proud of him. This athlete is devoted to his boxing career. Manny Pacquiao is claimed to be a national sports hero and an international star. The boxer is known around the world.
It is important to note that Filipinos love Manny Pacquiao not just for his success in fighting. While some Filipinos claim that they are not interested in boxing at all, they note that they love Manny Pacquiao. It’s not strange. Manny Pacquiao is a very kind and magnanimous person. Several individuals note that he is modest and proud at the same time. While he proudly represents his country in rings, he serves other individuals. Do you know that Manny Pacquiao is a politician? This man is a civil servant. It is interesting to note that he doesn’t expect others to serve him. He wants to serve and help others.
Manny Pacquiao has bitter experience. His life has not been always easy. This individual has suffered from numerous difficulties like other people of the third world. His father has left the family, when Manny Pacquiao has been little. So, Manny Pacquiao has not had an easy life. He has experienced poverty. He knows how Filipinos live and what they feel. That’s why being a civil servant, Manny Pacquiao puts efforts in order to improve his people’s life.
The fighter is also a religious individual. He reads the Bible day by day. His deeds demonstrate that he believes in God.
 There is just one aspect which causes controversy. Manny Pacquiao is accused of steroid use. Many individuals think that physical changes in this fighter point at steroid use. But Manny Pacquiao says that he has never used steroids. His strength coach Ariza says that the boxer has success because of new training methods introduced by him. Ariza notices that he is a scientist that has elaborated new training regimen which has been adopted by Manny Pacquiao successfully.
Manny Pacquiao notices that he succeeds because of God’s help and workouts. He makes it clear that he is not bothered by steroid accusations because he knows that he has never administered any illegal medicines. Manny Pacquiao also reminds about the disgrace of Lance Armstrong. He notes that he doesn’t want to succeed with the help of illegal drugs because such methods can ruin his good reputation.

NECC produced drugs in improper conditions

It is widely reported about the meningitis outbreak which has happened in certain states of America. Contaminated Methylprednisolone Acetate injections caused fungal meningitis in over 500 persons. The contamination turned out to be tragic for 39 patients: they died. The majority of deaths took place in Tennessee.
It was noted that contaminated steroid injections had been manufactured by the New England Compounding Center (NECC) that is based in Massachusetts. The FDA tested the pharmacy in order to set what caused contamination and see the situation at the NECC. It was affirmed by the FDA that the contaminated steroid injections were really manufactured by this company.
According to the Associated Press, the FDA claimed that it was obvious that manufacture of medicines was unsterile at the NECC. The FDA claimed that leaking water and uncontrolled temperature were only some problems at the compounding center. The equipment utilized for preparing of solution for injections was unsterile.
Furthermore, the FDA stated that there were several other contaminants. Some bacterial contaminants were discovered at the compounding center. However these contaminants were not real pathogens, they were capable to cause infection too. These bacterial contaminants were found in such steroids, as Betamethasone and Triamcinolone. There were not any situations reported about contamination resulted from intake of these medications. But it was stated that these drugs could also produce contamination. However the bacterial contaminants were anywhere in the environment, they had not to be in preparations. This fact pointed at unsterile conditions at the compounding center and confirmed that the Methylprednisolone Acetate injections turned out to be contaminated with fungal meningitis because they were prepared in improper conditions.
The situation made it clear that new rules on pharmacies should be implemented. Contamination should be prevented. Otherwise, health of Americans is in danger.

Barry Larkin hopes that baseball will be clean

The retired baseball player Barry Larkin notices about his negative attitude towards athletes that have ever taken anabolic steroids and/or other prohibited drugs. He says that such baseball players that have ever been associated with performance-enhancing drugs must not enter the Baseball Hall of Fame. To be in the Hall of Fame is the greatest honor that is received by baseball players. Barry Larkin has been elected for the Hall of Fame last year. He believes that steroid users should not receive the highest honor. They should understand that they have made a serious mistake, when they have made a decision to use steroids and/or other related preparations. Their decision means that they should be kept out of this club forever.
Barry Larkin belongs to the most successful baseball players. He has acquired some awards, while playing professional baseball.
Barry Larkin also notes about Pete Rose who is kept out of the Baseball Hall of Fame. This man has gambled on baseball games. That’s why he has been banned from professional baseball for the entire life. So, he doesn’t have any possibility to be introduced to the Hall of Fame. Barry Larkin notes that those that have ever used prohibited drugs should get similar suspension. They must not be introduced into the Hall of Fame.
Barry Larkin has played during the steroid era. He doesn’t intend to demonize those that have played with and against him. He doesn’t make hasty conclusions about other baseball players. Barry Larkin claims that no any athlete should be demonized, if his guilt has not been proven. He remains to be innocent until it will be obvious that he has actually applied anabolic steroids and/or other related medicines.
Barry Larkin also takes part in educating young sportspeople about dangers associated with administration of steroids. He has established a charity foundation that has been called after his name. Thus, the former successful baseball player puts great efforts to make baseball clean. He convinces young athletes not to use anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Barry Larkin desires to see baseball drug-free.

What do Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre actually think about their fight?

Dana White, the UFC president, continues to notice that the fight between Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre will occur. Although Anderson Silva has noted that he is not interested in the fight, Dana White doesn’t cease to hope. Dana White notices that the fight between these individuals will take place before Anderson Silva ends his athletic career.
Anderson Silva will also fight against Jon Jones. But today Jon Jones trains in order to fight against Chael Sonnen. The fight is scheduled to be in April this year.
Since Anderson Silva and St-Pierre don’t express any bitterness to each other, fans wish more eagerly to watch the fight between Anderson Silva and Jon Jones.
During interviews both Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre have argued that they don’t want to face one another. Nevertheless, Dana White states that he knows the situation better. He claims that while Anderson Silva and George St-Pierre say that they don’t desire to face each other in the ring, it isn’t true. Dana White notices that totally opposite statements are pronounced behind the scenes. Moreover, Anderson Silva never refuses fans’ proposals. The fighter always does what he has to do.
The UFC president praises Anderson Silva. He notes that this fighter possesses amazing skills. Anderson Silva has displayed his splendid performance many times.
It is interesting to mention that Anderson Silva has defeated Stephan Bonnar who has taken steroids.
Talking about the fight against Anderson Silva, Stephan Bonnar claimed that his opponent manifested amazing skills. He added that Anderson Silva defeated him completely. He felt as if he hadn’t won any fight. Thus, Stephan Bonnar lost the fight, despites of his intake of forbidden products.
Dana White doesn’t stop praising Anderson Silva. Dana White is sure that the fighter evaluates his skills correctly and he knows that he can win any match. That’s why Anderson Silva is ready to face any fighter anytime.

FDA made some proposals to prevent manufacturing of contaminated drugs

The fungal meningitis outbreak that began in September last year had serious influence on America. Contaminated injectable steroids were manufactured by the New England Compounding Center (based in Massachusetts) and introduced by numerous persons. As a result, more than 400 persons were contaminated with fungal meningitis in over 20 states. 39 persons sickened with this disease died. 14 deaths happened in Tennessee.
It became obvious that it was necessary to do something in order to prevent such situations. Contamination must not occur in future. The FDA had to meet with representatives of all states in order to discuss this situation. Thus, recently a conference took place in order to discuss ways related to prevention of contamination in the future.
It was specified during the conference that new rules on compounding pharmacies should be elaborated.
Representatives of certain states specified that they did suitable job in their states and no any person experienced problems connected with contamination. Moreover, they noted with criticism that they were not aware of what happened in other states.
As for the FDA, its authority over such situations is limited. Federal court cases that were during past years weakened the authority of the FDA substantially. In addition to these problems, several rules seem to be unclear.
Margaret Hamburg, the FDA Commissioner, expressed the proposal to improve the situation through the following modifications:
- to control training of state regulators;
- to promote sharing information between the FDA and states;
- to get rid of ambiguity in rules.

These points seem to be fair. Such changes must help to promote improving public health of Americans. Of course, if rules contain ambiguity, no any agreement will be achieved. That’s why new rules should be elaborated and existing laws should be modified.
The FDA hopes that state regulators will cooperate with it in order to prevent producing and shipping contaminated medications.

Historians will be interested more in Lance Armstrong’s case than in Jerry Sandusky’s actions

The year 2012 has gone away. Thinking about 2012, what will you note about sports? Which names will you pronounce? Will you note about amazing baseball players? Will you talk about the ashamed American cyclist Lance Armstrong? Will you note about the London Olympics? Will you mention about concussions of football players? Will you say about suicides committed by certain professional football players? What will you note about Melky Cabrera?
Undoubtedly, everyone will remember the case connected with Lance Armstrong while thinking about sports of 2012. Every individual will mention about the role of anabolic steroids in cycling and in other sports. Any individual will note about possible undesirable consequences of anabolic steroids taken for enhancement of muscle mass and strength. Any individual interested in sports will remember what reporters have stated about steroids, lying in sports and certain methods of sportspeople to succeed in professional sports.
Thinking about sports of 2012, you will probably comment the steroid era in baseball and integrity of this sport. You will also notice about dreadful actions of Jerry Sandusky and his coaching career at Penn State.
But let think what future generations will remember. What will historians note one hundred years later? Will they focus on cases related to James LeBron, Melky Cabrera and Jerry Sandusky? Will they talk over concussions of NFL players? However they will probably discuss these situations, the most heat debates will be connected with Lance Armstrong’s steroid scandal. This is a case which will be never forgotten. Many individuals will remember achievements of Lance Armstrong in cycling and his further downfall. Of course, they will also note about his foundation Livestrong and influence of his spoiled reputation upon the charity organization. They will remember that usage of steroids resulted in loss of Tour de France titles, distancing from Livestrong and several other troubles. Lance Armstrong will be ever in the memory of the American society.

Chances of steroid users to be in Hall of Fame

Fans of baseball and numerous other individuals seem to be indignant by results of voting for the Hall of Fame. Several great players have not entered the Baseball Hall of Fame. It is quite naturally that you also ask why they have not been elected. Under guidelines of voting, those that have displayed brilliant baseball abilities and contributed to their teams essentially should be elected. Undoubtedly, such baseball players, as Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Rafael Palmeiro, Mark McGwire and some other sportspersons have manifested splendid abilities and achievements while playing professionally. Why aren’t they elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame?
Many voters say that they will never support those that have ever been related to anabolic steroids and/or other related preparations. Dopers must be punished. Future generations should realize that they will never actually succeed, if they administer doping products.
What would you do, if you were a voter? Would you support dopers?
Actually, voters never possess entire information about admitted and suspected steroid users. You can’t prove that Roger Clemens has really taken doping products. Many individuals have suspicions but there is no any steroid evidence. How may voters refuse to support him? Are they sure that he has applied anabolic steroids and other banned drugs? –No, they aren’t. That’s why it is wrong to keep Roger Clemens out of the Baseball Hall of Fame only because of suspicions.
While several voters are ready to support suspected dopers, they state that they will never vote for an admitted consumer of steroids. Although it seems to be right, let analyze the situation better! Have anabolic steroids played any great role in success of certain baseball player? For example, if even Roger Clemens has applied doping products, it is possible to convince anyone that he has had great success not because of steroids. Amazing achievements of this well-known baseball player have been manifested before his alleged usage of steroids. According to some affirmations, Roger Clemens has administered steroids since 1998 and then in 2000 and 2001.  But the most amazing accomplishments have been done by him before 1998. So, nobody can state that steroids have helped Roger Clemens to have such great success. That’s why he should be in the Hall of Fame.
Moreover, why are numerous individuals inclined to blame only consumers of steroids? Isn’t it the society that presses sportspeople to start applying anabolic steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs?

Should Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa and Roger Clemens enter Hall of Fame?

Some members of the Baseball Hall of Fame allege that consumers of steroids must never be in their club. They claim that such baseball players, as Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens don’t deserve to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. They are very happy that these athletes didn’t receive needed percentage of voting to enter the Hall of Fame. According to them, it is correct. They suggest that otherwise our kids will be in confusion. They will believe that they are permitted to use anabolic steroids and whatever they desire and remain unpunished. So, it would be a bad example for future generations. Al Kaline, Goose Gossage and some others that belong to the Baseball Hall of Fame have this opinion. They even notice about cycling, as a good example to follow.
What happened actually in the world of cycling? The famous American cyclist was accused of taking forbidden preparations. As a result, he lost his 7 Tour de France titles and sentenced to life-time suspension.
Thus, certain members of the Baseball Hall of Fame affirm that cycling is a good example for baseball. Baseball players that are found guilty of doping should be excluded from this sport entirely. Record books must not include information about success of those that have been caught using forbidden substances. Those that have cheated should be punished properly.
Nonetheless, not every member of the Baseball Hall of Fame has similar point of view. For example, Juan Marichal supports Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, etc. He claims that these baseball players should be elected for the Hall of Fame. These individuals are stars in baseball. No one could prove that they have really taken doping products. Since there is no any proof, suspicions cost nothing.
Under rules related to voting for the Hall of Fame, baseball players that have amazing skills and those that have contributed to their teams obviously should be in the Hall of Fame.  No one doubts that Sammy Sosa, Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were great players. They made substantial contributions to their teams. That’s why they should be elected for the Hall of Fame.

Remember: Angel “Memo” Hernandez is not only coach

Each fan saw that the body of the American boxer Juan Manuel Marquez had been changed essentially. What caused such obvious changes in the sportsman?
Since Juan Manuel Marquez is connected with the admitted steroid dealer Angel “Memo” Hernandez, a lot of individuals believe that the boxer’s muscles have been increased because of anabolic steroids and/or other related products. Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been employed as a strength coach of Juan Manuel Marquez. This individual was related to the BALCO scandal. As it was learnt, this man supplied a lot of elite sportspersons with anabolic steroids and other doping products. He provided information about certain sportspersons that obtained banned substances from him.
Finding out that Angel “Memo” Hernandez has been a distributor of steroids, many individuals believe that he provides performance-enhancing drugs to Juan Manuel Marquez. Several suspicions and even accusations were pronounced by Freddie Roach, Manny Pacquiao’s trainer. Freddie Roach expressed the desire to subject the both fighters Juan Manuel Marquez and Manny Pacquiao to drug testing before the ring.
In fact, Freddie Roach’s suspicions were not based on any drug evidence. He focused just on enhanced muscles of Juan Manuel Marquez.
Later Freddie Roach said that he didn’t mean anything serious. He claimed that he was just joking.
Angel “Memo” Hernandez affirmed that he was not just a coach. Since he is a scientist, he knows a lot of things. He knows the best methods to increase muscles and add strength. Angel “Memo” Hernandez notices that he knows the methods to do it legally. No any illegal medication is included in his methods. But he refuses to reveal the ways. The coach says that this is a secret.
When it comes to Juan Manuel Marquez, he said that he never applied any prohibited preparation. He claimed that it was not drugs which caused the evident changes in his physique. Furthermore, he added that weight was not the most important factor while fighting. According to Juan Manuel Marquez, a fighter should possess intelligence, speed and strength in order to win.
Neither Juan Manuel Marquez, nor Manny Pacquiao was tested for forbidden drugs before the match. Such tests are usually applied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after fights.