Pete Rose is waiting for second chance

Pete Rose, a former MLB player, is a clever man. He realizes own faults and don’t blame others for his problems. He is an example for other athletes that have been disgraced for intake of doping products or other faults.
When it comes to Pete Rose, he was never associated with steroids. This athlete had great success while playing professional baseball. He obtained 3 World Series rings, a MVP award, 3 batting titles, 2 Gold Gloves, etc. However Pete Rose didn’t use anabolic steroids and other banned substances, he made another mistake. This sportsman bet on baseball games. As a result, he was banned from the Hall of Fame permanently.
Pete Rose hopes that the decision will be altered and he will be elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Being in Cooperstown, Pete Rose’s wife was full of indignation. She and her husband, a former splendid baseball player, had to watch Hall of Fame festivities as ordinary individuals. While Pete Rose’s wife was very disappointed, the former professional baseball player seemed not to share her feelings.
Pete Rose affirms that he has patience. He will continue to wait until he gets the second chance. The athlete promises that he will never bet on games again. He notices that the second chance will be enough for him to manifest that he is a trustworthy person. He will not need to get the 3rd chance.
Pete Rose puts efforts to urge his wife that he is not in the Hall of Fame due to own behavior. He notes that they shouldn’t blame others. He is guilty. That’s why he is suspended.
Pete Rose sees that he is like Barry Bonds, Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and other sportspersons linked with the steroid era. Pete Rose considers that Sammy Sosa, Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds are amazing baseball players that should enter the Hall of Fame. He makes it clear that Roger Clemens is not in the Baseball Hall of Fame just because of suspicions. This sportsperson hasn’t failed any drug test. You haven’t seen Roger Clemens having steroids and needles in his hand. That’s why you don’t have any right to claim that he has administered these medications. Thus, it is not fair to blame and punish the athlete while lacking proof.

Rich steroid users are not sentenced to jail

Does money cause happiness? Of course, it doesn’t. But money possesses essential power. Although it can’t bring happiness, it has capacity to help to prevent imprisonment in several cases. Let review the cases connected with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. One has probably thought that these sportspersons will lose. But you should remember that rich guys are unlikely to lose. Since they have money, they have many chances to win.
Barry Bonds was charged with lying to a grand jury. He said under the oath that he had never taken any prohibited drugs. It seemed that Barry Bonds’ cheating was evident and he would be sentenced to prison. But don’t forget: this baseball player has much money. Although he was convicted for obstruction of justice, he received only house arrest and community service. Moreover, even this light sentencing was appealed.
Roger Clemens, another baseball player, was charged with lying under oath too. He affirmed that he had never used any banned preparations. Ultimately, the baseball player was cleared of all charges. He didn’t lose too.
These cases manifest power of money. Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have engaged the wisest defense attorneys. Of course, you need much money in order to hire the most experienced defense attorneys. Since Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens have money, they could employ Albert Pujols, Allen Ruby or Rustin Hardy. So, it is naturally that feds have lost under these circumstances.
Feds lost also in other situations. For example, let note the case against the celebrated American cyclist Lance Armstrong. The government decided to drop the case because it would lose.
However the government wasted much money for these cases, it couldn’t win. Federal prosecutors had just insignificant results in the cases linked with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
Thus, if you are a professional athlete, you may apply anabolic steroids and/or other related products, if you have money. You should be rich enough to avoid imprisonment. Otherwise, you will be disgraced and punished properly.

Ex girlfriend of Barry Bonds is accused of attempts to earn money because of her relations with baseball player

Kimberley Bell, Barry Bonds’ former mistress appeared in the court to testify against the baseball player. This woman affirmed that there were obvious changes in physique of Barry Bonds. She noted that the baseball player’s head enhanced. Kimberley Bell also mentioned that he got shrunken testicles. Furthermore, he suffered from hair loss and acne. According to this woman, Barry Bonds also had abnormal behavior. He was very aggressive and impatient. Such changes are usually connected with intake of steroids.
Barry Bonds threatened to his ex girlfriend. He asked her disappear. Otherwise, he would cut her head off.
So, Kimberley Bell’s testimonies served as a basis to continue accusing Barry Bonds of perjury and obstructing justice. Certain years ago the baseball player claimed under oath that he had never used steroids. But as it turned out, he might have lied under oath.
Providing information about Barry Bonds, Kimberley Bell started to cry two times during the course. Once she was interrupted by a defense attorney for Barry Bonds.
Kimberley Bell was asked whether administration of steroids was discussed by her and Barry Bonds. Bell said that once Barry Bonds claimed that he was applying anabolic steroids. The baseball player suffered from an elbow injury around 1999-2000. The injury was too serious, according to Kimberley Bell. So, she asked Barry Bonds about the serious injury. The baseball player claimed that anabolic steroids promoted growing muscles evidentially and rapidly. As a result, the joint couldn’t handle so rapid and essential changes in the size of muscles.
Chris Arguedas, a defense attorney for Barry Bonds, accused Kimberley Bell of attempts to become prominent and earn money because of her relations with the successful athlete. She tried to induce selling a book about her relationships with Barry Bonds.

Who must enter Baseball Hall of Fame?

Such successful baseball players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza, have not been elected for the Baseball Hall of Fame. Is it fair? These sportspersons have reached excellent results while playing baseball professionally. But it is affirmed that there is no any place for consumers of steroids in the Hall of Fame.
So, several persons believe that if steroid users are introduced into the Hall of Fame, it will have negative impact for future generations. Young people should understand that successful baseball players are those that haven’t used any doping product. Actually, it is nonsense. Barry Bonds, Mike Piazza and Roger Clemens are always considered to be the best baseball players. If even they don’t enter the Hall of Fame, they will be always praised. These sportsmen have reached splendid results. No one can doubt about their accomplishments.
Let analyze logically. For example, you see the prettiest girl in the town. But she can’t win Miss of America. Does she lose its beauty? Do you discontinue admiring of her beauty only because she hasn’t win Miss of America? Answers are obvious. The same situation is with Roger Clemens, Barry Bonds and Mike Piazza. They are brilliant players, regardless whether they will enter the Hall of Fame or not.
Barry Bonds acquired several MVPs before he was associated with steroids. Roger Clemens became celebrated for his baseball skills before he was accused of steroid use. As for Mike Piazza, nobody can contest that he is one of the best catchers.
It is affirmed that the Baseball Hall of Fame is the place for the best baseball players that have ever played the game. Let suggest that Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza don’t belong to this category. Then we must create another category within the Baseball Hall of Fame. These players must be the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, it loses its significance. Since the Hall of Fame is linked to greatness, it can’t exist without such excellent players, as Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. Barry Bonds made games exciting. He showed amazing baseball skills long before he was accused of steroid use. The same things may be pronounced about Roger Clemens and Mike Piazza. The Hall of Fame loses its importance without these splendid players. That’s why it is needed to consider these conditions and alter the attitude to these players and the Hall of Fame. Otherwise, the integrity of this sport will be destructed.

Since January many persons begin to use weight loss agents

The New Year is considered to be a time to produce modifications in life. Many individuals plan to do certain things for improvement of physical appearance since January. January is time for new beginnings. A lot of persons start using weight loss drugs since January. They desire to lose extra fat since the New Year. The New Year is time of several new beginnings for athletes and bodybuilders too. Numerous sportspeople and bodybuilder begin to apply cycles with anabolic steroids in January. Thus, since the New Year some persons want to burn fat, others want to increase muscle mass and endurance. Some other persons want to reach certain other goals related to their physical appearances.
It is not surprisingly that many persons want to lose fat since the New Year. It is set that a person usually gains 1-2 pounds since the Thanksgiving till the Christmas. As for those that are predisposed to obesity, they add up to 5 pounds of fat during the same period of time. Of course, it is impossible to say the same things about professional sportspeople and bodybuilders because they commonly can manage weight gains. They are guided by strict nutritional habits. That’s why they are unlikely to add essential body mass, despites of holidays.
Although numerous persons start doing something for improvement of physique, not everybody achieves his/her goals. Unluckily, many individuals who don’t belong to professional bodybuilders don’t achieve results related to fat loss. We don’t desire to discourage anybody but it is the reality. Why do many individuals fail to achieve results linked with fat loss? Many persons apply FDA-approved drugs for this purpose. But it is necessary to note that these products aren’t efficient for fat loss. You should know that bodybuilders usually don’t take FDA-approved weight loss preparations. Moreover, ordinary individuals don’t possess knowledge about correct diets which would be appropriate for fat loss. In addition to these aspects, it is necessary to perform certain physical exercises in order to achieve great results.
That’s why it is recommended to do own research linked with efficacious methods applied for fat loss. Don’t worry! You may find appropriate information on different websites. Learn what sportspersons and bodybuilders do and apply for weight loss. This knowledge can help you to apply right methods and reach evident results.

Lance Armstrong may be sentenced to jail, if he admits to doping

An individual who didn’t desire to be indentified has announced that Lance Armstrong plans to admit to taking banned medications during an interview with the American media proprietor Oprah Winfrey. Is this a right decision of the prominent cyclist? Opinions differ. Certain individuals suggest that if the disgraced American cyclist admits to doping, his reputation will be restored. Others suppose that the admission will not be able to change anything. Some other individuals affirm that if Lance Armstrong does it, he will probably go to jail.
It is known that Lance Armstrong denied taking steroids and other prohibited medicines. He seemed to succeed till the USADA released a dossier on him. The USADA’s report presented doping evidence. As a result, the cyclist lost his 7 Tour de France titles. Moreover, his sponsors left him. In addition to these negative conditions, Lance Armstrong had to distance himself from the foundation Livestrong in order to prevent hurting it.
Will Lance Armstrong admit to applying forbidden preparations? Which will be results?
Several experts suppose that prosecution will begin, if Lance Armstrong admits to doping. The cyclist has pronounced under the oath that he never applied any forbidden preparations. Thus, if he admits to doping, it means that he acknowledges that he has lied under the oath. As a result, he may be sentenced to prison. That’s why some experts say that Lance Armstrong should continue denying doping.
But there are persons who affirm that the admission will alter nothing. Millions of individuals with cancer that have survived because of Livestrong praise Lance Armstrong. The American cyclist is a hero for them. These persons like the former cyclist, regardless of whether he has doped or not. If even Lance Armstrong admits to applying banned medications throughout his athletic career, these individuals will continue to support him.
But there is also another point of view. If Lance Armstrong presents important information about doping in the US Postal Service Cycling Team, his ban from competitions may be reduced. So, Lance Armstrong will probably return to professional cycling.
It is unclear whether Lance Armstrong will really admit and which results will follow.

Usage of steroids and EPO made Lance Armstrong finalist for “Texan of the Year” award

The Dallas Morning News is a daily newspaper which is quite popular in the USA. Certain persons whose deeds have great influence on the society are chosen each year for the “Texan of the Year” award. It is important to note that not only positive deeds are taken in consideration. Even actions that have been influenced on the society negatively may induce getting the “Texan of the Year” award. Thus, Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal made the cyclist the finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award.
As you know, Lance Armstrong’s doping scandal is not pleasant. Although this case disgraced the famous American cyclist, it made him more prominent. The doping case had essential impact on the society. A lot of individuals discussed the situation linked with his application of anabolic steroids, EPO and other related medications. Many individuals focused on the following questions: “Have Lance Armstrong actually administered doping products?”, Why has he lied?”, Which remedies have been used by him?”, How could he avoid detection?”, etc.
The Dallas Morning News didn’t fail to describe positive deed of Lance Armstrong as well. The newspaper mentioned about efforts of the cyclist for the foundation that helps people that suffer from cancer to survive. The athlete also promoted developing centers for researches connected with treatment of cancer. The Dallas Morning News noted also about achievements of the sportsman that were done during his cycling career. Since young age Lance Armstrong had success in cycling. He obtained numerous awards. Lance Armstrong got 7 Tour de France titles.
Even testicular cancer couldn’t have negative influence on the legendary cyclist. Although the cancer spread over the body, Lance Armstrong escaped from this dreadful trouble. Furthermore, he came back to professional cycling after his treatment and continued succeeding. While all positive actions of Lance Armstrong didn’t make him a finalist for the “Texan of the Year” award, his doping scandal did it. Undoubtedly, the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) contributed to his award. A report on Lance Armstrong’s doping case was released by the USADA. Furthermore, the cyclist’s sponsors dropped him after it was proven that he had doped. So, many persons were convinced that the cyclist had applied prohibited products.
Texans expressed admiration for Lance Armstrong, when he had success in cycling. But when this sportsman crashed, they began to blame him. It is not surprisingly because this is the nature of Texans. While they like to make certain individuals heroes, they prefer to demonize them as well.

UFC president: “Forget about steroids!”

Dana White, the UFC president, thinks that numerous MMA fighters administer marijuana. He is troubled by this issue. While anti-doping agencies put efforts to eliminate application of anabolic steroids and other related medicines, the UFC president affirms that it is needed to test fighters for recreational drugs randomly. Dana White claims: “Forget about steroids!” He claims that it is the time to be troubled by usage of marijuana and other recreational drugs by MMA fighters.
It is known that those who are caught applying steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs are sentenced to suspensions from competitions. Which sanctions are for those that are caught using recreational drugs? You should know that the punishment is similar.
Don’t you wonder how many athletes test positive for marijuana and/or other related substances, if random testing for recreational drugs will be conducted in the UFC?
475 fighters have signed contracts with the UFC. It is suggested that if random testing is implemented, circa 80% of these athletes will be caught using these drugs.
The United State Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) and the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) would be happy to sign a contract with the UFC in order to clean it from doping. They claim that the UFC should have the same anti-doping policy like other sports organizations have. But the UFC president doesn’t desire to sign a contract with the USDADA and the VADA. He notes that the State Athletic Commission subjects fighters for drug testing. It is enough in order to clean the UFC from application of forbidden products, according to Dana White.
It becomes evident that the UFc president doesn’t wish to clean MMA from doping. Previously he has pronounced several affirmations for support of testosterone replacement therapy among fighters. He has claimed that any fighter should take anabolic steroids under instructions of his doctor, if he has hypogonadism. Sportspersons must get therapeutic use exemptions in order to compete professionally while using several steroids. But it is possible to suppose that therapeutic use exemptions frequently serve as an excuse for doping. A lot of successful fighters have acquired therapeutic use exemptions and apply steroids while fighting. Thus, doping continues prospering in MMA.
Why doesn’t Dana White put efforts to eradicate usage of performance-enhancing drugs and smoking pot from MMA? Think logically! The fight against doping and smoking will influence on business negatively.

Why do you criticize just steroid users?

Sportswriters often write articles about those that possess unnaturally enhanced muscles and endurance. Reading their affirmations, you can see that those that take anabolic steroids and/or other related drugs are harshly demonized. Such persons are criticized in the society. They are named “cheaters”. It is claimed that those who apply anabolic steroids for performance-enhancing effects may become addicted to these medicines. Many articles also contain information related to probable undesirable results of steroids. However certain adverse consequences occur in steroid users, others are not proven scientifically. For example, it is widely reported about violence and murders committed by consumers of steroids. It is claimed that steroids may cause uncontrolled behavior that results in crimes. However, so named “roid rage” connected with these preparations is considered to be a controversial issue.
Many individuals say that administration of steroids for increase of muscle mass and strength, hardening of muscles and fat burning is a moral issue. Let analyze! Is this affirmation free from hypocrisy? Why are only anabolic steroids demonized? Do only these medications make the society unnatural? Let examine other aspects of the society! What do you think about sexual stimulants? It is affirmed that you should not suffer from sexual disorders, when there are proper supplements to get rid of such problems. Moreover, what do you think about products for anti-aging purposes? Why should you have evident wrinkles, if there are ways to hide your age? Models and actors administer certain medicines but they are not called “cheaters”. Students take some preparations in order to enhance their cognitive abilities. They are not blamed too. Certain scientists that have conducted several researches claim that those that administer steroids for increase of physical capacities are more harshly demonized than those that administer several preparations to enhance cognitive abilities. Is it fair?
As you see, our society is full of hypocrisy, ignorance and unfair accusations. May you demonize steroid users in this society? May you state that usage of steroids for enhancement of physical performance is a moral issue? Be real! If you start blaming consumers of steroids, don’t forget about other conditions in the society!

Steroid use by sportsmen with low testosterone levels

Usage of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy by sportsmen is a controversial issue. There are a lot of debates linked with it. It is known by everyone that steroids and certain other related medications are prohibited in many sports organizations. But if a person should administer these medications under guidelines of his/her doctor for clinical purposes, he/she should acquire a therapeutic use exemption. Although it is permitted to take even anabolic steroids for therapeutic needs, such sportspersons are often blamed and called “cheaters”. In fact, it is not fair.
What does Dana White, the UFC president, think about usage of steroids for testosterone replacement therapy? Does he blame fighters that apply steroids in order to increase their reduced levels of testosterone? Dana White considers that any man with hypogonadism should apply steroids, if these preparations are indicated by his health care provider. However it is fair, let notice why some sportspersons have decreased testosterone levels. It is proven scientifically that steroid abuse may lead to suppression of natural testosterone secretion. Thus, certain fighters and other sportspersons that have used previously steroids for athletic purposes may experience hypogonadism. Hence, their physicians recommend them taking certain steroids in order to increase their testosterone levels.
According to the UFC president, testosterone replacement therapy is legal for all individuals, including professional athletes. So, if any sportsman experiences hypogonadism, he should be allowed to take steroids recommended by his health care provider. He should get normal testosterone levels which characterize any healthy man of his age.
But Dana White underlines that any fighter or another sportsperson who uses anabolic steroids and/or other banned medications for athletic purposes must be sentenced to bans. It is needed to make difference between those that use steroids for therapeutic purposes and those that desire to add muscle mass and strength with the help these medicines. Nobody is allowed to apply anabolic steroids for athletic needs. It is forbidden in sports. Those that violate anti-doping rules must be sanctioned. Sports must be free from doping.
It seems to be surprising that statements of Dana White differ evidentially from affirmations presented by anti-doping officials. As you know, words of certain anti-doping officers for steroid users are much harsher than those pronounced by Dana White.