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Barry Bonds lied about steroid use to protect his athletic exploits, prosecutor says in closing argument

A federal prosecutor told jurors in the Barry Bonds perjury trial Thursday that the former San Francisco Giants slugger "was given every opportunity to tell the truth" when he denied that he knowingly using steroids but lied to protect a "powerful secret."

 

Barry Bonds' defense rests without calling a single witness in perjury trial

Barry Bonds' defense rests without calling a single witness in perjury trial

Barry Bonds' defense rested Wednesday without calling a single witness in the federal perjury trial.

 

Experts say prosecutors have scored only one direct hit on Barry Bonds

Experts say prosecutors have scored only one direct hit on Barry Bonds

Legal analysts say the testimony of former Bonds aide Kathy Hoskins, who testified she saw the slugger's personal trainer inject him in the navel, may be a key point in the trial.

 

Bonds friend: Barry had me research steroids

Bonds friend: Barry had me research steroids

A star government witness in the Barry Bonds perjury trial took the stand Wednesday morning and testified that the slugger ordered him in 1999 to research the effects of a steroid....

 

Clemens Lied About Doping, Indictment Charges

Clemens Lied About Doping, Indictment Charges

Roger Clemens, the larger-than-life pitcher who appeared destined for the Baseball Hall of Fame, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Washington on Thursday on charges that he lied to Congress when he said he never used performance-enhancing drugs.

Senh: I'm surprised that these baseball players take steroids. Most of them look out of shape. Same of cyclist, most of whom look kinda skinny. If anything, I would think football players would abuse steroids and would be the first sport to get caught for it.

 

Reds pitcher Volquez suspended 50 games for drug

Former All-Star pitcher Edinson Volquez was suspended 50 games Tuesday following a positive test for a performance-enhancing drug, a punishment that will cost him money but won't hurt the Cincinnati Reds' rotation....

 

APNewsBreak: Mark McGwire admits using steroids

APNewsBreak: Mark McGwire admits using steroids

Sobbing and sniffling, Mark McGwire finally answered the steroid question....

 

David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez on the 2003 'List' for Steroids

David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez on the 2003 'List' for Steroids

Baseball's sanctity continues to crumble as it was reported today that David Ortiz and Manny Ramirez are part of the 100 people who were on the 2003 steroids list.

 

Manny Ramirez apologizes to his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates

Suspended outfielder Manny Ramirez met with his Dodgers teammates on Friday for the first time since he was banned 50 games by Major League Baseball for violating its drug policy.

 

Books of The Times: Who’s on Third? What’s He Taking?

Books of The Times: Who’s on Third? What’s He Taking?

A merciless portrait of Alex Rodriguez as a needy, phony, preening, petulant, self-absorbed narcissist, from the reporter who broke the news of his 2003 steroid use.

 

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