Doping News by New York Times

Drug Companies Hunt for Alternatives to Steroids

By ANDREW POLLACK — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Drug makers are trying to develop medicines that possess the muscle-building ability of testosterone without its side effects.

Clemens Pleads Not Guilty to Perjury

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT and JULIET MACUR — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

No bail was set for the seven-time Cy Young Award winner, who faces felony charges of lying to Congress.

Roger Clemens Will Be Arraigned Monday

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Roger Clemens will be arraigned Monday on charges that he lied to Congress about never using performance-enhancing drugs.

What Roger Clemens Wants

By ROSS DOUTHAT — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

What the juxtaposition of Bobby Thomson’s death and Roger Clemens’s indictment says about the way we judge our sports heroes.

On Twitter, a Key Flaw in N.F.L. Drug Tests

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

A photo on a Cincinnati player’s Twitter page revealed that the N.F.L’s drug testing program gives players notice of the test, removing the key element of surprise.

Olympian Connolly Sees Little Downside in Steroids

By ROBERT LIPSYTE — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Harold Connolly, the 1956 Olympic gold medalist in the hammer throw, was matter of fact about his use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Some Fear Armstrong Inquiry Will Taint Charity

By BRUCE WEBER and JULIET MACUR — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

As a federal investigation into doping takes shape, some fear the effect on the reputation of Lance Armstrong and his charity work.

Clemens Lied About Doping, Indictment Charges

By MICHAEL S. SCHMIDT — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Roger Clemens, pitcher who appeared destined for Baseball Hall of Fame, is indicted by federal grand jury on charges that he lied to Congress when he said he never used performance-enhancing drugs; indictment charges Clemens with three counts of making false statements, two counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of Congress during his testimony in 2008 hearing before House committee; Clemens and former trainer Brian McNamee contradicted each other at that hearing about whether Clemens h...

Pettitte’s Words and Character Carry Weight

By GEORGE VECSEY — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Roger Clemens could not brush back Andy Pettitte’s memory of a brief conversation in their training days.

Clemens, Given Chance to Be Quiet, Forced Action With Testimony

By KATIE THOMAS — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The proceedings unfolded in a starkly partisan way, with many Republicans fawning over and backing Clemens while Democrats questioned him aggressively. But in the end, the sides reached consensus that Clemens had lied.

Clemens Has Houston Divided Despite His Ties to City

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Roger Clemens has a long history in Houston, dating to his high school days, but after his indictment, he is no longer a hometown hero to some.

Antonio Pettigrew, Sprinter Who Admitted to Doping, Dies at 42

By RICHARD GOLDSTEIN — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Pettigrew, who gave up his 2000 Olympic sprint-relay gold medal after admitting to doping, was found dead in his car.

Hardy’s Struggle to Return From a Doping Ban

By KAREN CROUSE — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Jessica Hardy, a former world champion, fights to regain form and respect, and to compete in the 2012 Olympics.

Epic Confusion: The Narrative of the Superathlete

By MICHAEL SOKOLOVE — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The careers of sports heroes have inevitable twists now. Hot water. Reality checks. Ambiguous redemption.

As Chase to 600 Ends, Pressure Is Still on Rodriguez

By GEORGE VECSEY — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400

Alex Rodriguez is well aware that his admitted dalliance with steroids will stay with him.