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Getty Images“I believe that we can move forward in a measured, deliberative and bipartisan manner with legislation that seriously tackles drugs in sports,” Rush said.
Others politely disagreed.
“Sometimes I think we get our priorities out of order,” Blackburn said.
Fehr suggested one way Congress could help sports leagues: require a chemical marker be placed in commercially sold HGH so that the substance would be detectable in a urine test.
Meanwhile, Selig said he has met with Fehr and a group of players to discuss implementing the recommendations of former Sen. George Mitchell’s report on drug use in baseball. Selig said he hopes the “ongoing, detailed” talks produce a more independent, transparent and flexible drug testing program.
Rush said Mitchell was unable to attend Wednesday’s hearing because he is receiving radiation treatment for cancer. The chairman also said he was “exceptionally and extremely disappointed” that World Wrestling Entertainment chairman Vince McMahon was the only witness to decline the subcommittee’s invitation to testify.
“Today’s hearing is not a trivial matter. ... Steroid abuse in professional wrestling is probably worse than in any professional sport or amateur sport,” Rush said.
McMahon released a statement calling the comments about his absence “inaccurate and unfair.” He said he notified the subcommittee a month ago he could not attend because his lawyer was representing another client at a trial in Pennsylvania.
A second witness panel included the CEOs of the U.S. Olympic Committee, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, along with NCAA president Myles Brand.
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“Is it time to call the federal cavalry and send it chasing into your stables with guns blazing to clean up the sport of horse racing?” Whitfield said.
National Thoroughbred Racing Association CEO Alexander Waldrop said a “model rule” for steroids testing has been adopted in many horse racing states and that it is hoped that all states will adopt it by the end of 2008.
“If they don’t step up,” Waldrop said, “then it is incumbent upon the federal government to step up.”
The Detroit Red Wings equaled an NHL record with their 20th straight win at home, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 Sunday night on the strength of Johan Franzen's tiebreaking goal early in the third period.
The Red Wings continues their historic winning streak as they down the Flyers 4-3
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Sports leaders: No test for HGH Feb. 27: Facing a House subcommittee hearing on steroids, the sports commissioners for the NBA, MLB and NFL say they are working on a test for HGH. |
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Zambia has won the African Cup of Nations, beating pre-tournament favorite Ivory Coast 8-7 on penalties in a dramatic final at Stade de l'Amitie.
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