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Authorities round up 66 drug suspects in 5 states

Donald Hooton - Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Associated Press, Rosenberg, Texas -- Law enforcement officials say they've dismantled a drug ring that sold anabolic steroids and other illegal drugs with dozens of arrests in five states today. 
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Suspect in Florida Steroids Bust Implicates Capitals and Nationals

Donald Hooton - Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Eric McErlain (RSS feed), May 27, 2009--Late on Tuesday night in Florida, law enforcement authorities announced the arrest of a suburban Tampa couple on multiple counts of possession with intent to distribute illegal steroids. 
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Bodybuilding championship canceled after competitors flee

Donald Hooton - Monday, May 18, 2009

Sportsillustrated.CNN.com, May 18, 2009 -- Ready to flex their pecs and strike a pose, bodybuilders at the Belgian championships scattered when doping officials showed up.

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Random drug testing for high school athletes bill sales through General Assembly

Donald Hooton - Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Chicago Tribune, May 13, 2009--High School athletes throughout Illinois would be tested for performance-enhancing drugs under legislation the state Senate sent today to Gov. Pat Quinn.

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Manny Ramirez will be suspended 50 games for drug test

Donald Hooton - Thursday, May 07, 2009
Los Angeles Times, May 7, 2009 - The suspension, which is expected to begin with tonight's game, makes him the biggest star penalized under baseball's testing program that started in 2003.

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A-Rod's steroid use not an unfamiliar story

Donald Hooton - Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Philadelphia Inquirer, May 6, 2009 - The more we hear about Alex Rodriguez, the more surreal his spring-training news conference in Tampa, Fla., seems in retrospect.

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