Archives for September2009

Steroid Abuse is not limited to football and baseball!

24-Sep-2009 by THF in Hoot's Corner | Leave a comment

Many people that we encounter are of the belief that the only people that use anabolic steroids are the “big guys” in football and baseball. Nothing could be further from the truth! The following article indicates abuse in a number of other sports.

9/24/2009: Steroid Abuse in Interesting Sports

While we’ve heard a great deal about the use of steroids in baseball in recent years, America’s favorite past time is not the only sport to be plagued with rumors over the use of performance enhancing drugs.

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Ex-Bears great Dick Butkus passionate about anti-steroid program

9-Sep-2009 by THF in Hoot's Corner | Leave a comment

One of our closest partners in our battle to end steroid abuse among our nation’s kids is legendary NFL Hall of Fame player, Dick Butkus.

In support of the cause, Dick and his team are holding a Charity Fight Night at the Hilton-Chicago on October 15. Proceeds will go to the Butkus Foundation.… Continue Reading…

Steroid agression at play in Shawne Merriman incident?

8-Sep-2009 by THF in Hoot's Corner | Leave a comment

Steroids are known to cause aggression. We saw it with our own eyes with Taylor. There is even a name for it that everyone knows as “Roid Rage.”

A number of violent events have been attributed to steroids including the death of wrestler Chris Benoit and his family. This time, it is alleged that steroids may have played a role in the violence that Shawne Merriman showed towards his girlfriend Tequila.… Continue Reading…

Sengoku Steroid Championship Bad for Mixed Martial Arts

3-Sep-2009 by THF in Hoot's Corner | Leave a comment

Steroid use permeats many sports. Mixed Martial Arts is certainly not an exception!

As stated in this article, the author is concerned that MMA is thought of as “Steroid-fueled monsters covered in blood pummel each other until their faces are unrecognizable. How is this savagery considered a sport?”

Don

9/2/2009

In a recent interview with Tatame, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva stated that should he emerge victorious from his fight at the upcoming Sengoku 10th Battle with “Big” Jim York, a bout with Josh Barnett for the vacant Sengoku Heavyweight title would take place in November.

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