SI Uncovers New Allegations Regarding Lance Armstrong’s Doping Case
January 19, 2011
(ChattahBox Sports News)—FDA agents are focusing a grand jury inquiry into whether seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong was involved in a doping operation between 1999 and 2004 while he was a member of the U.S. Postal Service cycling team, and Sports Illustrated has done some research of its own. The magazine intends to run its revelations regarding Armstrong’s potential doping activities in its Jan. 24 issue, SI.com reports.
The article intends to report that Armstrong gained access to HemAssist in the late 1990s, a drug used in cases of blood loss, which can boost the blood’s oxygen-carrying capacity, although Armstrong denies ever taking the drug. In addition, Armstrong’s former teammate Floyd Landis told SI about an event in 2003 when the team’s charter airline was searched by customs officials in St. Moritz. Landis says that drugs with Spanish labels, as well as syringes, were found in Armstrong’s bag, but that someone in the group convinced the agents that the materials were used for vitamin injections and let them through. Armstrong denies that this incident happened.
Between 1993 and 1996, a UCLA lab appears to have reported above-average levels of the testosterone-epitestosterone ratio in Armstrong’s blood on three separate occasions, but the lab was unable to get secondary confirmation of the unusual blood levels, SI reports. Armstrong denies ever taking performance-enhancing drugs and says he has never been informed of a positive test.
Obama Condemns Michael Vick’s Crimes, But Supports ‘Fair Second Chance’
December 28, 2010
(ChattahBox US News)—The once disgraced former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is now wowing Philadelphia Eagles’ fans with his record-breaking rushing and passing. Tapped as the NFC Offensive Player of the Week this season after throwing for 333 yards and four touchdowns, as well as rushing for 80 yards and two more touchdowns, Vick has come a long way since he served 18-months in federal prison for running a vile dogfighting operation. As a poster boy for second chances, even the President of the United States supports the willingness of the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles to give Vick a second lease on his life and career. While speaking with team owner Jeff Lurie on another matter, President Obama praised Lurie for taking a chance on Vick and giving him a “fair second chance” to contribute to society again. Read more
Orioles’ Birther-Slugger Luke Scott Says Obama a Liar, Not ‘Born Here’
December 10, 2010
(ChattahBox Political News)— Right-wing teabaggery and Fox News Republican propaganda has now infected professional sports, apparently. Although, who says a Major League baseball player can’t be a certified wingnut birther conspiracy theorist, right? Well, meet Batimore Orioles outfielder-birther Luke Scott. In a recent interview with Yahoo Sports, Scott spewed a bunch of incoherent tea party nonsense about state’s rights, gun rights and the evils of President Obama’s Kenyan socialism and communism, wealth distribution. “Obama does not represent America,” said Scott, later adding, Obama “was not born here.” Scott falsely claimed Obama is lying about his birth certificate. “There’s no documentation of him. No legal documentation of him,” he told Yahoo’s sport reporter David Brown. Understandably, the Baltimore Orioles organization has since sought to put some distance between themselves and their kooky winger slugger. Read more
Still Smarting Over Losing LeBron James, Cavaliers Open Probe Into Heat’s Potential Wrongdoing
December 2, 2010
(ChattahBox Sports News)—Basketball followers who thought the Cleveland Cavaliers had moved past their hurt over losing star player LeBron James to the Miami Heat last year couldn’t be more wrong. The Cavs have hired a high-powered law firm to research whether the Heat broke any NBA rules while trying to lure James to Miami, Yahoo Sports reports.
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert apparently intends to give the NBA commissioner a detailed report of evidence that he believes can prove that the Heat pursued James as early as 2009. This would be key because no Miami Heat representatives were allowed to discuss the circumstances of James’ moving to the Heat until after the start of free agency on July 1 of 2010, Yahoo Sports notes.
Penalties for breaking the rules could include fines, losses of draft picks, or front-office suspensions, Yahoo Sports reports.
NFL Officiating Hits Another Low as Pittsburgh beat Miami?
October 25, 2010
(ChattahBox Op/Ed) – With the Pittsburgh Steelers trailing 22-20 late in the 4th quarter, and facing third-and-goal at the 2, Ben Roethlisberger fumbled as he dived across the goal line on a quarterback draw. The play was ruled a touchdown as both teams scrambled for the ball.
After a review, referee Gene Steratore announced Roethlisberger fumbled before scoring, but said replays were inconclusive on which team recovered, and the Steelers were awarded possession at the half-yard line, allowing Jeff Reed to kick an 18-yard field goal with 2:26 left. Read more
New book tells of Tiger Woods Bailing His Dad Out of Affair Trouble
October 19, 2010
(ChattahBox News) – Like father, like son? Apparently Tiger Woods has been paying off affairs long before Rachel Uchitel came on the scene. In a new book about Woods’ relationship with his father, author Tom Callahan claims that Woods bribed a woman to keep Earl Woods’ extramarital affair a secret and she might not have been the only one.
“Any woman who ventured within fifty feet of Earl was a potential plaintiff,” Callahan a contributing editor to Golf Digest and former Washington Post columnist writes, according to Sign on San Diego. Read more
Jets Player Arrested On DUI Charges
September 21, 2010
New York (ChattahBox Sports News) – NY Jets player Braylon Edwards was arrested in Manhattan this morning for driver under the influence, after he was found to be twice over the legal limit for the state.
Ricky Hatton, Former Boxing Champ, Caught Doing Cocaine On Camera
September 14, 2010
(ChattahBox Sports News) – Ricky Hatton, former boxing champ, has been exposed in a less than dignified act; doing line after line of cocaine on camera.
Pitching Ace Roger Clemens Facing Imminent Perjury Indictement Over Banned Substances Testimony
August 19, 2010
(ChattahBox)—Multiple Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens is facing a federal perjury indictment in the twilight of his career. Nicknamed the “Rocket” for his powerful right arm that threw more than 4,000 strikeouts, during his long Major League Baseball career, Clemens is expected to be charged, as early as today, with multiple perjury counts stemming from his Congressional testimony on February 13, 2008, wherein he denied under oath that he used performance-enhancing drugs and denied other allegations leveled against him by former teammates José Canseco, Andy Pettitte and former Yankees trainer Brian McNamee. The Congressional panel referred Clemens’ testimony to the Department of Justice, citing seven inconsistencies in his statements. Now, the DOJ appears to be ready to hand down an indictment, according to a report by The New York Times. Read more
PGA Championship Somewhat Ruined By Bunker Ruling
August 15, 2010
(ChattahBox) – Reporting before the playoff begins. PGA officials just shot themselves in the foot ruining a great ending to a golf tournament, which happens to be a major. Dustin Johnson appeared to bogey the final hole of the PGA, setting up a playoff with Martin Kaymer and Bubba Watson. But he grounded his club in what was deemed a bunker and it may have been at one time. But when you allow spectators to stand over the area, trampling it down and encircling the player when he attempts to hit the shot that is not a bunker anymore! Where were the officials? This was the last group of the day and the leader is out on the course. Shameful!
Update: Martin Kaymer, who made a terrific up and down on 18, to get into the playoff came back after being down after the first hole to win the three hole playoff against Bubba Watson. Congratulations to Martin, Wisconsin and Whistling Straits which is a magnificent golf course.