Archive: Steroids
NFL officials meet with WADA
Could doping agency run NFL's testing program in future?
By Mark Maske | June 22, 2010; 01:22 PM ET | Comments (1)
Goodell: NFL will pursue facts in Galea case
Commissioner says league will be aggressive
By Mark Maske | May 25, 2010; 11:20 PM ET | Comments (0)
'StarCaps' suspensions kept on hold
Pending planned appeal by Vikings players
By Mark Maske | May 21, 2010; 12:45 PM ET | Comments (2)
No progress toward HGH blood-testing being implemented in NFL
Discussions between league, union ongoing
By Mark Maske | May 19, 2010; 03:44 PM ET | Comments (0)
Canadian doctor charged with unlawfully treating NFL players
With HGH and actovegin
By Mark Maske | May 18, 2010; 01:53 PM ET | Comments (0)
Cushing denies using performance-enhancing substance
'I haven't done anything wrong'
By Mark Maske | May 13, 2010; 03:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL seeks Supreme Court involvement in 'StarCaps' case
Appeal filed Thursday
By Mark Maske | May 13, 2010; 03:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
Cushing wins revote for defensive rookie of year
After being suspended
By Mark Maske | May 12, 2010; 02:38 PM ET | Comments (5)
Ballots due Wednesday in revote
For NFL defensive rookie of year
By Mark Maske | May 11, 2010; 02:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
AP to conduct revote for defensive rookie of year award
Cushing remains eligible
By Mark Maske | May 10, 2010; 08:42 PM ET | Comments (0)
Texans didn't know details of Cushing's 'issue' with NFL
According to McNair
By Mark Maske | May 10, 2010; 04:24 PM ET | Comments (0)
Texans' Cushing suspended for four games
For violating NFL policy on banned substances
By Mark Maske | May 7, 2010; 10:02 PM ET | Comments (1)
Judge rules in NFL's favor in 'StarCaps' case
Still unclear if suspensions can be enforced
By Mark Maske | May 6, 2010; 12:45 PM ET | Comments (0)
Dolphins re-sign Ferguson
Even with DT facing 8-game suspension
By Mark Maske | March 10, 2010; 10:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
Ferguson suspended for eight games
For violating policy on performance-enhancing substances
By Mark Maske | March 7, 2010; 07:34 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union says it will discuss league's proposal to blood-test players for HGH
At next bargaining session
By Mark Maske | February 24, 2010; 06:36 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL favors blood-testing players for HGH
Union opposes measure
By Mark Maske | February 23, 2010; 08:55 PM ET | Comments (5)
Trial next month in StarCaps case
Suspensions still on hold
By Mark Maske | February 18, 2010; 02:59 PM ET | Comments (0)
Report: Dealer said he supplied performance-enhancing drugs to Vick
Allegation not substantiated, according to NFL
By Mark Maske | January 23, 2010; 12:53 PM ET | Comments (4)
Vikings, Saints in 'StarCaps Bowl'
Teams benefited from non-suspensions
By Mark Maske | January 22, 2010; 06:12 PM ET | Comments (0)
Erin Henderson suspended four games
For violating NFL policy on performance-enhancing drugs
By Mark Maske | December 15, 2009; 06:41 PM ET | Comments (0)
Prominent doctor investigated
Galea treated NFL players
By Mark Maske | December 15, 2009; 11:27 AM ET | Comments (0)
Chiefs' Bowe suspended
For violating policy on banned substances
By Mark Maske | November 17, 2009; 05:48 PM ET | Comments (0)
Hanson suspended over diuretic
Appeal fails
By Mark Maske | November 11, 2009; 03:15 PM ET | Comments (0)
Steroid-testing issues in Md., N.C.?
State laws conflict with NFL's policy
By Mark Maske | November 4, 2009; 11:12 AM ET | Comments (1)
Waxman says legislation possible
To address issues in StarCaps case
By Mark Maske | November 3, 2009; 12:11 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell, Smith back on Hill next week
Before House subcommittee
By Mark Maske | October 30, 2009; 04:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Congress to examine StarCaps case
Hearing next week
By Mark Maske | October 28, 2009; 09:40 AM ET | Comments (0)
Congressional Hearing on Diuretic Case
Next Month
By Mark Maske | October 8, 2009; 09:03 PM ET | Comments (2)
Vobora Suspended
LB Tests Positive For Banned Substance
By Mark Maske | September 29, 2009; 10:00 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Set to Appeal Latest StarCaps Ruling
To Full Federal Appeals Court
By Mark Maske | September 24, 2009; 09:26 AM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell, Smith Send Memo to Players
Reaffirming Steroids Policy
By Mark Maske | September 22, 2009; 11:02 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Reps Met With WADA in May
Goodell Involved in Fact-Finding Trip
By Mark Maske | September 18, 2009; 11:37 AM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Might Overhaul Steroid-Testing System
WADA Could Be Given Control
By Mark Maske | September 18, 2009; 01:00 AM ET | Comments (0)
League Puts Saints' Suspensions on Hold
In StarCaps Case
By Mark Maske | September 15, 2009; 06:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
League to Rule on Saints Suspensions
In Diuretic Case
By Mark Maske | September 13, 2009; 10:43 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vikings Defensive Tackles Cleared to Play
Under Ruling By Federal Appeals Court
By Mark Maske | September 11, 2009; 12:36 PM ET | Comments (0)
Suspensions Not in Effect This Week
Even If Court Rules
By Mark Maske | September 8, 2009; 09:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Saints Planning to Play Grant, Smith
With Suspensions on Hold
By Mark Maske | September 7, 2009; 05:13 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Asks Court to Enforce Suspensions
In Diuretic Case
By Mark Maske | August 18, 2009; 03:55 PM ET | Comments (0)
Carney to Open Season as Saints' Kicker
Hartley Facing Suspension
By Mark Maske | August 16, 2009; 03:13 PM ET | Comments (0)
Other Leagues Back NFL in StarCaps Case
Much at Stake
By Mark Maske | July 22, 2009; 12:09 PM ET | Comments (1)
State Court to Rule Soon in Diuretic Case
By Aug. 7
By Mark Maske | July 22, 2009; 11:01 AM ET | Comments (0)
Judge Blocks Williamses' Suspensions
In Diuretic Case
By Mark Maske | July 9, 2009; 11:53 AM ET | Comments (0)
Judge Won't Put Suspensions on Hold
In Diuretic Case
By Mark Maske | May 29, 2009; 01:12 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL to Monitor Fla. Steroid Case
No Known Link At This Point
By Mark Maske | May 27, 2009; 01:19 PM ET | Comments (0)
Federal Judge Dismisses Union Lawsuit
Diuretic Case to State Court
By Mark Maske | May 23, 2009; 01:43 PM ET | Comments (0)
June Trial Date in Diuretic Case
Suspensions Pending
By Mark Maske | February 25, 2009; 11:07 AM ET | Comments (0)
Izzo to Testify at Bonds Trial
Reportedly Given Performance Enhancers
By Mark Maske | February 17, 2009; 03:17 PM ET | Comments (0)
Stubblefield Sentenced to Probation
Cooperated With Authorities
By Mark Maske | February 6, 2009; 03:41 PM ET | Comments (1)
Players Used Product For Weigh-In Clauses
Pat, Kevin Williams Had $400K Bonuses
By Mark Maske | December 24, 2008; 02:14 PM ET | Comments (0)
NFL Appealing Order Blocking Suspensions
More Maneuvers in Diuretic Case
By Mark Maske | December 22, 2008; 08:25 PM ET | Comments (0)
Judge Extends Injunction in Diuretic Case
Players Likely to Remain Eligible All Season
By Mark Maske | December 11, 2008; 08:17 PM ET | Comments (0)
No Ruling Before Friday in Diuretic Case
McAllister, Smith Eligible Thursday Night
By Mark Maske | December 10, 2008; 01:48 PM ET | Comments (0)
Goodell Defends NFL's Role in N.Y. Probe
Expresses Confidence Suspensions Will be Upheld
By Mark Maske | December 9, 2008; 12:37 PM ET | Comments (0)
McAllister, Smith Scheduled to Play Sunday
Suspensions on Hold
By Mark Maske | December 6, 2008; 02:54 PM ET | Comments (0)
Could Ruling End Up Hurting Vikings?
DTs Could Serve Suspensions During Playoffs
By Mark Maske | December 6, 2008; 02:49 PM ET | Comments (0)
Federal Judge Blocks Diuretic Suspensions
Union Prevails, At Least For Now
By Mark Maske | December 5, 2008; 03:32 PM ET | Comments (0)
Hearing Under Way on Diuretic Suspensions
Union Argues For Neutral Arbitrator
By Mark Maske | December 5, 2008; 03:10 PM ET | Comments (0)
Another Suspension in Diuretic Case
Report: Titans DT to Serve His
By Mark Maske | December 5, 2008; 01:25 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vikes DTs Practice
But Will They Play Sunday?
By Mark Maske | December 4, 2008; 10:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
Hearing Friday in Union Lawsuit
Suspensions Challenged
By Mark Maske | December 4, 2008; 07:57 PM ET | Comments (0)
Union Files Lawsuit in Diuretic Cases
Challenging Suspensions
By Mark Maske | December 4, 2008; 12:03 PM ET | Comments (0)
Judge Blocks Suspensions of Vikings DTs
Issues Temporary Restraining Order
By Mark Maske | December 3, 2008; 08:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vikings DTs Challenge Suspensions in Court
Players Seeking Temporary Restraining Order
By Mark Maske | December 3, 2008; 06:14 PM ET | Comments (7)
Clark's Hit on Welker Ruled Legal
Fine Appears Unlikely
By Mark Maske | December 3, 2008; 11:55 AM ET | Comments (3)
Vikings Hurt The Most
Suspensions Damage Playoff Chances
By Mark Maske | December 3, 2008; 10:51 AM ET | Comments (0)
Suspended Players Headed to Court
Seeking Injunction to Play
By Mark Maske | December 3, 2008; 09:51 AM ET | Comments (7)
Six Players Suspended in Diuretic Case
Appeals Rejected
By Mark Maske | December 2, 2008; 05:20 PM ET | Comments (6)
Rulings Today in Diuretic Cases?
Only 4 Games Left in Season
By Mark Maske | December 2, 2008; 09:31 AM ET | Comments (0)
Verdicts Soon in Diuretic Cases?
Decisions on Appeals Pending
By Mark Maske | December 1, 2008; 02:34 PM ET | Comments (0)
No Rulings on Appeals Expected This Week
Early-December Decisions Anticipated
By Mark Maske | November 26, 2008; 10:26 AM ET | Comments (0)
Early-December Verdicts on Appeals?
Decisions Pending in Diuretic Cases
By Mark Maske | November 22, 2008; 12:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
Jets' Ainge Suspended
Rookie QB Already on IR
By Mark Maske | November 21, 2008; 06:09 PM ET | Comments (0)
DTs Back With Vikings
Appeals Remain Pending
By Mark Maske | November 21, 2008; 05:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vikings DTs Miss Practice
Pat, Kevin Williams Appealing Suspensions
By Mark Maske | November 20, 2008; 10:33 PM ET | Comments (0)
Players Weren't Warned About Product?
Administrator Said to Have Known
By Mark Maske | November 19, 2008; 02:51 PM ET | Comments (0)
Hectic Day on Park Ave.
Suspensions and Appeals Pending
By Mark Maske | November 18, 2008; 04:18 PM ET | Comments (0)
Vikes' D-Line Could Be Depleted
Three Possible Suspensions Pending
By Mark Maske | November 18, 2008; 03:30 PM ET | Comments (0)
More Appeals
Vikes DTs Later This Week
By Mark Maske | November 18, 2008; 10:49 AM ET | Comments (0)
Saints Trio to Appeal Tuesday
Trying to Overturn Suspensions
By Mark Maske | November 16, 2008; 11:57 AM ET | Comments (0)
'Zero Tolerance' on Banned Substances
No Comment by Goodell on Cases
By Mark Maske | November 3, 2008; 11:41 PM ET | Comments (0)
Berrian Says No Response on Hotline
WR Called Twice For Supplement Help
By Mark Maske | October 29, 2008; 04:29 PM ET | Comments (0)
Nesbit Sues Product Maker
Claims Weight-Loss Pills Mis-Labeled
By Mark Maske | October 28, 2008; 10:47 PM ET | Comments (0)
More Names in Weight-Loss Pill Case
P. Williams, K. Williams Reportedly Involved
By Mark Maske | October 26, 2008; 02:06 PM ET | Comments (0)
'Rash' of Positive Steroid Tests Reported
Many Due to Weight-Loss Drug
By Mark Maske | October 24, 2008; 12:52 PM ET | Comments (2)
T. Metcalf Suspended
For Violating Banned Substances Policy
By Mark Maske | October 13, 2008; 09:35 PM ET | Comments (0)
Bengals LB Suspended
D. Blackstock Out 4 Games
By Mark Maske | October 7, 2008; 03:01 PM ET | Comments (0)
Saints Guard Suspended
Nesbit Said to Violate Steroid Policy
By Mark Maske | September 23, 2008; 04:52 PM ET | Comments (0)
