Ontario Racing Commission to test for clenbuterol

The Ontario Racing Commission (ORC) has initiated an attempt for conducting random out-of-competition testing for the presence of Clenbuterol in quarter horses, commencing July 1, 2011.
The initiative has been taken by the ORC with the support of the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc.
From Standardbredcanada.ca:

In the course of the out-of-competition testing, ORC investigators will inquire [...]

UCI has no problems with Contador defending title

Alberto Contador has the right to defend his Tour de France title next month, according to the International Cycling Union, or UCI.
The world governing body for cycling challenges decision of the Spanish federation to acquit Contador of doping in the race last year.
From Bloomberg.com:
“The UCI recognizes the legitimacy of the request made by Mr. [...]

Japanese wrestler banned for steroid use

Three-time Japanese Greco-Roman wrestling champion Katsuya Kitamura will miss the London Olympics next year after he was banned for two years.
The 25-year-old Kitamura was banned on June 13, 2011 after testing positive for anabolic steroids.
From Reuters.com:

The triple 96-kilo national champion, the first Japanese wrestler to fail a drugs test, told Japan’s anti-doping [...]

Drug ban for Vickerson

Kevin Vickerson, the Tennessee Titans reserve defensive tackle, has been suspended for four games without pay according to a report by The Tennessean.
This was after Vickerson violated the NFL’s policy on anabolic steroids and related substances.
From Espnstar.com:

“It was kind of a rough situation for Kevin, the timing and everything,” Vickerson’s agent Tony Fleming told The [...]

Wilfrido Sosa and David Mota suspended

Athletics prospects David Mota and Wilfrido Sosa were suspended for twenty five games each, according to the Office of the Commissioner of Baseball.
The announcement came after the players were found violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
From Web.minorleaguebaseball.com:
Both players are members of short-season Vermont, so the suspensions take effect when the New [...]

Legal issues hamper school steroid testing

Legal constraints and lack of budget are hampering the implementation of routine testing for steroids and other performance enhancing drugs, according to the Director of the South African Institute for Drug- Free Sport, Dr Shuaib Manjra.
A few weeks back, it was reported that tests conducted at 18 of SA’s top schools revealed that about one [...]

Jose Raga suspended for fifty games

Reds Minor League catcher Jose Raga was recently suspended for fifty games after he tested positive for a banned steroid.
Raga tested positive for Stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance, in violation of the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
From Web.minorleaguebaseball.com:

Raga, a 17-year-old from San Felipe, Venezuela, had appeared in six games for the Rookie-level Reds, [...]

Study says sex hormones work

Testosterone treatment that was used by pop star Robbie Williams really can help reverse the ageing process in men, as per a new study.
The pop singer has admitted injecting himself with testosterone twice a week to enhance sex drive and slow down the aging process.
From Dailymail.co.uk:

Robbie, who has rejoined his Take That band-mates for their [...]

Drugs distribution ring busted by Spanish Police

Seven Britons among 26 people have been arrested following an investigation by Spanish police into a suspected dope trafficking ring.
The police seized 700,000 doses of performance enhancing drugs and counterfeit medicines as well as 10,000 vials of human growth hormone.
From Telegraph.co.uk:

Spanish police said the Britons, who have not been named but are all [...]

Alex Wilson denies drug culture

The chief executive of East Perth, Alex Wilson, has said that the WAFL club is not reconsidering using Ben Cousins as a mentor even after a second player allegedly tested positive to drugs in two years.
An unnamed senior player at East Perth has allegedly returned an A sample containing traces of cocaine and [...]