Pirates CF Marte Suspended 80 Games for PED Use

Pirates CF Marte Suspended 80 Games for PED Use

The Monday Morning Quarterback   3:59 PM   No comments:

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Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Starling Marte was suspended 80 games without pay after testing positive for the performance-ending substance Nandrolone, the commissioner's office announced Tuesday. Marte's suspension begins immediately. The use of Nandrolone, an anabolic steroid, violates MLB's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. "The Pittsburgh Pirates fully support MLB's Joint Drug Agreement, including the very…

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Knicks' Noah Admits to Taking Over-the-Counter Drug

Knicks' Noah Admits to Taking Over-the-Counter Drug

The Monday Morning Quarterback   6:25 PM   No comments:

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Suspended New York Knicks center Joakim Noah admitted to using an over-the-counter supplement on Tuesday and said the decision "backfired." Noah was suspended 20 games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. The NBA said he tested positive for Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator LGD-4033 when it announced his suspension last week. "This was a tough moment, but…

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