2008 Woodie Awards
Tony's Time Out: The one and done rule
Tony Patrico
Issue date: 9/6/07 Section: Sports
Is the steroid problem in the sports world on the incline or the decline? Does it seem as if players are steering away from the temptations of becoming bigger and stronger? Or does it seem as if players are remaining like moths searching for the brightest light bulb?
There are a total of 56 players that have been mentioned during Major League Baseball steroid talks. Of those 56, 16 have admitted to using some sort of steroid or HGH, human growth hormone.
One of the most controversial and more influential in the fight against steroids would be the poster boy, Jose Canseco. After admitting to using steroids, Canseco threw around name after name putting almost anyone who has home run power on the chopping block.
Many believed that Canseco was just trying to bring himself back into the celebrity limelight until Jason Giambi, currently of the New York Yankees, openly admitted to taking steroids previously in his career.
Other big names that have been linked to steroid use are Barry Bonds, Gary Sheffield, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro, Derek Turnbow and most recently Neifi Perez, who was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for steroids.
The long ball is one of the most exciting things to see at any sporting event. To see the star player step up and send a ball more than 350 feet into the stands is one of the most exhilarating experiences. However, how much does the game need the home run?
Does the game need it so bad that athletes want to do it so bad they are willing to take needles to their arms and cheat? Steroids have been used for numerous different things in the game including help with the recovery process after an injury, but shouldn't be used to declare the outcome of the game.
The MLB is not the only professional league where steroids have become an issue. Recently, ten professional wrestlers who entertain in the World Wrestling Entertainment program, have been tested and the results came back positive for steroids. After a 30-day suspension they are allowed to return to the mat.
There are a total of 56 players that have been mentioned during Major League Baseball steroid talks. Of those 56, 16 have admitted to using some sort of steroid or HGH, human growth hormone.
One of the most controversial and more influential in the fight against steroids would be the poster boy, Jose Canseco. After admitting to using steroids, Canseco threw around name after name putting almost anyone who has home run power on the chopping block.
Many believed that Canseco was just trying to bring himself back into the celebrity limelight until Jason Giambi, currently of the New York Yankees, openly admitted to taking steroids previously in his career.
Other big names that have been linked to steroid use are Barry Bonds, Gary Sheffield, Roger Clemens, Mark McGwire, Rafael Palmeiro, Derek Turnbow and most recently Neifi Perez, who was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for steroids.
The long ball is one of the most exciting things to see at any sporting event. To see the star player step up and send a ball more than 350 feet into the stands is one of the most exhilarating experiences. However, how much does the game need the home run?
Does the game need it so bad that athletes want to do it so bad they are willing to take needles to their arms and cheat? Steroids have been used for numerous different things in the game including help with the recovery process after an injury, but shouldn't be used to declare the outcome of the game.
The MLB is not the only professional league where steroids have become an issue. Recently, ten professional wrestlers who entertain in the World Wrestling Entertainment program, have been tested and the results came back positive for steroids. After a 30-day suspension they are allowed to return to the mat.
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