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Sources: NBA nears agreement to test for HGH

HGH

The NBA and National Basketball Players Association are close to an agreement to test players' blood for human growth hormone (HGH), according to sources with direct knowledge of the talks. Testing could begin as soon as the 2013-14 season.

 

Diana Taurasi's Contract Voided: WNBA Star's Deal Terminated After Positive Doping Test

Diana Taurasi's Contract Voided: WNBA Star's Deal Terminated After Positive Doping Test

American basketball star Diana Taurasi has had her contract terminated by Turkish club Fenerbahce after her "B" sample tested positive for doping. The Istanbul club says the decision was made Thursday following the results announcement by the Turkish Basketball Federation. Taurasi faces a ban of up to two years, putting in jeopardy her chances of playing for the United States at the 2012 London Olympics.

 

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