Gary Player said Wednesday he knows of at least one golfer who has used steroids, and he urged golf organizations to move quickly toward a random drug-testing plan.
"We're dreaming if we think it's not going to come into golf," Player said.
Player estimated 10 players from tours around the world were taking some type of performance-enhancing drug. Asked how he knew golfers were taking steroids, he said a player told him in confidence.
"One guy told me — and I took an oath prior to him telling me — but he told me what he did and I could see this massive change in him," Player said. "And somebody else told me something I also promised I wouldn't tell, that verified others had done it."
Last year, the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews and the USGA used random testing for the first time at the World Amateur Team Championship in South Africa. All 12 tests came back negative....More?
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July 18, 2007
Player: Fellow golfer admitted steroid use
Vandals Scratch Eco-Friendly Message Into Hummer
Gareth Groves said that when he brought home his new Hummer SUV, he knew his eco-friendly neighbors disapproved. But he didn't expect it to be vandalized.
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Call to Mind
Nowinski aggressively tackles issue of concussions in sports
The e-mails come from strangers who've seen him on TV talking about concussions and the terrible damage they can cause. The mother of an NFL player who is worried because her son is no longer the same guy. A soldier asking for the name of someone who can help him. Recently, an old Illinois high school teammate called.
"He said, 'Remember me? I used to block you in practice,' " Chris Nowinski says in a conference room where he works as a consultant for Trinity Partners, a biotech and pharmaceutical consulting firm. "Now, he's suicidal."
As the issue of sports concussions has been spotlighted amid evidence that brain trauma from their playing days may have been linked to the deaths of four former NFL players, the 28-year-old Nowinski has become a prominent voice on the subject, appearing on an HBO special, talking on CNN and National Public Radio, and being quoted in major newspapers.
Nowinski has solid credentials because he's also a victim, a former Harvard football player and World Wrestling Entertainment performer who suffered at least a half-dozen concussions that eventually ended his career...More?
July 17, 2007
WWE Statement on the Benoit Toxicology Reports
STAMFORD, Conn., July 17, 2007 – WWE understands that the toxicology reports for Chris Benoit indicate that he tested positive for testosterone and negative for anabolic steroids. On Mr. Benoit's last drug test in April 2007 administered by Aegis Labs, he tested negative for anabolic steroids and for testosterone. Given the toxicology report of GBI released today, it would appear that Mr. Benoit took testosterone sometime after his April 2007 test and the time he died. WWE understands that his dealings with Dr. Astin are currently being investigated, and WWE has no knowledge of whether Dr. Astin prescribed testosterone for Mr. Benoit at some point after the April 2007 tests.
For over 20 years, the WWE has been demonstrating our concern for the well being of our contracted athletes, instituting drug testing in 1987 leading up to our current Wellness Program which began on February 27, 2006, administered by Dr. David L. Black of Aegis Sciences Corporation – one of the world’s foremost drug testing authorities.
We believe our Wellness Program is at the very least comparable to those of professional sports and is a program that will benefit WWE Superstars for generations to come.
Benoit Toxicology Results
The results are in for the Benoit family toxicology reports.
Kriss Sperry - Georgia Chief Medical Examiner gave the details - here they are:
Nancy Benoit had 3 different drugs in her system at the time of death. Hydrocodone (also known as Mortab, Morset) were found at 120 micrograms per liter. Hydromorphone, directly from the breakdown of the hydrocodone, was also found. Finally, the anti-anxiety drug Xanex wss present at 23 micrograms per liter. All 3 drugs were found at the theraputic level - not toxic levels. Her blood alcohol level was 0.184.
Daniel Benoit's blood tested positive for Xanex at 100 micrograms per liter, which is an elevated. What is interesting about this fact is that the drug Xanex was not prescribed to Daniel and is typically not prescribed to children. Based upon this finding, it is their opinion that Daniel was sedated by Xanex at the time of his murder.
Chris Benoit tested positive for Xanex at 50 micrograms per liter. He also tested positive for Hydrocodone at 45 micrograms per liter. Both of these drugs were within the theraputic range and not toxic.
As far as steroids ..... Chris Benoit's urine tested positive for the steroid testosterone at 207 micrograms per liter. The elevated level of testosterone in his urine were the ONLY "steroids" present in Chris Benoit. The medical examiner concluded that there is no way of telling whether Benoit's elevated testosterone was a result of recent steroid use. He called it a "mystery" - but said that Benoit may have been treated for a testosterone deficiency.
The drug GHB was not found in any 3 of the individuals.
No way to tell whether the drugs in Benoit's system had any affect on his behavior that weekend. The drugs found in all 3 bodies were at therapeutic - NOT toxic levels. The medical examiner also said that the decomposition of the bodies may have affected the level of alcohol in Nancy's body.
source: wrestlezone.com
We Will Rebuild Him...
WWE has posted another video hyping Triple H's return. Click on the link below.
Triple H video
July 16, 2007
Chris Benoit's Toxicology Results Will Be Released Tomorrow
The Associated Press has released a report stating that the toxicology examination on the body of Chris Beniot is now complete.
The official results will be revealed tomorrow (Tuesday) at a press conference to be held at 2:30 PM ET. The results will be presented by Dr. Kris Sperry, the state of Georgia's chief medical examiner.
The ramifications of this toxicology report have the potential to rock the pro wrestling industry. Just when you thought the Chris Benoit media storm was dying down, "business is about to pick up".
The 10 Different Kinds of Pot Dealers
After extensive fieldwork and the compilation and interpretation of a great deal of data, the author has narrowed the broad spectrum of pot dealers into ten “Types.”
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Triple H v. Booker T at Summerslam
Pro Wrestling Insider is reporting that Triple H will wrestle Booker T at Summerslam. From the looks of tonight's Raw, they are beginning to step up the program. I would anticipate Triple H's return before August.
Gracie Opts Against Appealing
Royce Gracie will not appeal the suspension handed down by the California State Athletic Commission after it said the Brazilian legend tested positive for a banned anabolic agent following his win against Kazushi Sakuraba June 2 in Los Angeles.
Gracie had until July 13 to file for an appeal, however the CSAC said on Monday that its office had not received a formal appeal hearing request and as a result the $2,500 fine and one-year suspension, which expires May 30, 2008, are final.
"I did not appeal the decision because I have been in Spain for the last 1 1/2 (months) on vacation with my family, and for me to appeal, I would have to get a lawyer, and then get some experts to run tests and then get more experts to argue with their experts -- or I can just pay $2,500 fine, and sit out for one year," Gracie said via e-mail Monday. "Well, I fight once a year anyway and it's much cheaper to pay $2,500 in fine then $10,000 retainer to attorney's alone. As for my fans, those who believe me, believe me anyway, and those who don't, does not matter what I do, or what I say, they will not believe anyway." ...More?
WWE® And Gold’s Gym Team Up On The Road to SummerSlam®
World Wrestling Entertainment® and Gold’s Gym will team up this summer to get gym members in shape, primed and ready for WWE’s “Biggest Party of the Summer™,” giving them and others a chance to attend this year’s annual pay-per-view spectacular, SummerSlam, by entering “The Road to SummerSlam Sweepstakes,” sponsored by Gold’s Gym.
The Road to SummerSlam Sweepstakes will award one grand prize winner with a trip for two to attend the live SummerSlam pay-per-view event on August 26 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J., including flight and hotel accommodations plus $250 USD in spending money. Five additional first prize winners will also be awarded $25 in WWE merchandise and a $25 Gold’s Gym Gear gift certificate. The Sweepstakes, open to legal residents of the 50 United States, D.C. and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are at least 18 years old, launches July 15th and will run through August 15, 2007. To enter the Sweepstakes and for official rules, consumers are invited to visit www.goldsgym.com...More?
