All articles tagged with #peds
MLB investigators will question Rams and Dodgers team physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache about his support of Conor McGregor’s use of PEDs, aiming to understand his stance on PEDs and any potential ties to baseball; MLB says there are no known claims against him and the NFL has not commented.
The New York Times published a investigation alleging Conor McGregor used banned performance‑enhancing drugs during rehab for a broken leg, with sports doctor Neal ElAttrache saying he didn’t prescribe steroids but helped document a therapeutic‑use exemption that USADA denied; the report also revisits the UFC‑USADA split and McGregor’s testing history, and ends by prompting readers to weigh potential bias in Times coverage.
A one-day Las Vegas competition called the Enhanced Games allows supervised use of performance-enhancing drugs, pulling in 42 athletes (including Olympians) with a 12-week PED trial in Abu Dhabi where 36 participated and 34 used PEDs. The event offers a $25 million prize pool, including $250,000 per event and a $1 million bonus for world-records, prompting sharp condemnation from WADA/IOC while backers argue it creates a level playing field and bigger financial incentives for athletes.
In Las Vegas, the Enhanced Games stage a no-holds-barred, PED-fueled competition across swimming, running and weightlifting with huge prize money and no post-event drug testing. Olympic medalists like Cody Miller and Fred Kerley compete alongside others as investors back the venture; supporters argue it spotlights athlete pay and potential scientific insight, while critics call it a clown show that undermines clean sport and WADA reform.
Ryan Garcia has been suspended for one year and his fight with Devin Haney has been ruled a no-contest after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. Garcia will forfeit his $1.1 million purse and pay a $10,000 fine. He claims the positive test was due to supplement contamination and has announced his retirement from boxing.
Boxer Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine before his fight against Devin Haney, leading to threats of quitting boxing in since-deleted social media posts. Garcia's lawyers claim the positive results are due to supplement contamination, supported by a negative hair sample test. The New York State Athletic Commission is investigating the matter.
Ryan Garcia's B samples have tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine, leading to his threat to quit boxing and sarcastic remarks about steroids. Garcia's lawyers argue that the positive results are due to supplement contamination, citing negative hair sample tests and previous clean tests.
Ryan Garcia's B sample drug test from his fight with Devin Haney confirmed the presence of the banned substance Ostarine. Despite the likelihood of his victory being overturned, Garcia remains unconcerned and continues to engage with fans and media on social media.
Cincinnati Reds' top prospect Noelvi Marte has been suspended for 80 games by MLB after testing positive for a banned substance, impacting both his career and the team's lineup. The suspension raises questions about Marte's future, leaves the Reds scrambling to adjust their depth chart, and potentially hampers their playoff chances in a competitive National League Central.
As a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America, Matt Snyder discusses his approach to Hall of Fame voting, including his stance on PEDs and the Astros' sign-stealing scandal. He outlines his hypothetical 10-player ballot, including players like Adrián Beltré, Carlos Beltrán, Joe Mauer, Gary Sheffield, and Andruw Jones, while also considering newcomers for next year's ballot.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher J.C. Mejía has been suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance Stanozolol. This is the second time in 16 months that Mejía has tested positive for the banned substance. He will not be paid during the suspension, and a third positive test would result in a lifetime ban.
Conor McGregor is ineligible to fight for the remainder of 2023 after failing to register with the US Anti-Doping Agency. The earliest he could fight Michael Chandler is January 2024, but it's unlikely due to his fiancee's pregnancy and his desire to take time off during the holidays. McGregor's massive frame and significant muscle gain have raised speculation about PED use, but he has denied it. The UFC can afford to wait for McGregor's return, as it's become a money-making machine. McGregor's leg injury also needs to be fully healed before he can fight again.