There has been an increase in soldiers testing positive for steroid use while serving in the army, according to new figures obtained exclusively by Newsbeat. A Freedom of Information request has shown that in 2013 the number of failed tests increased by five times from around 20 to 100, since steroid testing started in 2008. […]

Cleveland Indians Jason Kipnis leads National Play Day at Progressive Field LEVELAND – Jason Kipnis wasn’t wearing his Cleveland Indians jersey today. As he took a group of Cleveland Little Leaguers through some drills on the grass at Progressive Field, his shirt helped to drive home an important message: “All Me – PED Free.” At […]

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Hall of Famers Phil Niekro and Cal Ripken Jr. made a 45-minute drive east across two-lane country roads to Cobleskill-Richmondville High School on Friday for a talk with kids from seven area schools gathered in a jam-packed 720-seat auditorium. The topic was the four points of the National Baseball Hall of Fame’s […]

Rhode Island Interscholastic League Receives $75,000 Grant to Continue Warning about Dangers of Performance-enhancing Drugs  Operation Clean Competition program has educated 16,000 students, coaches and faculty in past year.  PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL) will be able to continue warning thousands of Rhode Island student athletics about the dangers of appearance […]

WASHINGTON—Reps. Joe Pitts (R-Penn.) and Frank Pallone (D-N.J.) have introduced legislation in the House designed to crack down on anabolic steroids masquerading as dietary supplements, according to the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN). The legislation serves as a companion bill to the Senate’s Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act (DASCA) of 2014, which was introduced in February […]

Eating well to support athletic performance can be difficult – especially when you have a tight budget. How can you get the biggest bang for your buck and choose healthy options, all while shopping quickly and efficiently? How can you pack and prepare meals, or make smart decisions while eating out? Luckily, it’s not as hard as […]

This is a really good podcast with some great information.  To listen to this podcast, please visit  http://www.mysportsdconnect.com/next-level-podcast/grocery-shopping-on-a-budget/ Podcast Notes: Tips to help athletes learn how to shop smart Is it beneficial to go to the grocery with a list and does it save you money If there a difference in quality and nutritional value between store […]

Confession: I’ve Done Steroids Think of an occasion when you felt like you weren’t quite good enough. This feeling of wishing you were taller, thinner, more attractive or [fill in the blank] can occur several times in life. Caring friends may remind you that “you are perfect just the way you are.” After rolling your […]

by:  Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC, The Running Nutritionist® Staying healthy is essential for maintaining your physique especially during flu season. If you’re an athlete trying to keep the candle lit at both ends, keeping up with studying, Facebook and late night talks with your friends it can quickly take its toll on your health. […]

by:  Lisa Dorfman, MS, RD, CSSD, LMHC, The Running Nutritionist® When your training is picking up steam, staying energized is key for feeling great as you’re building longer workouts. Preventing energy depletion means replenishing sugars in your blood, muscles and liver. Ya don’t have much sugar to spare—only about 60 to 90 minutes worth of stored […]