What is EPO?

by | Fitness, Sports, Technology

Earlier this week I wrote about Lance Armstrong being accused of cheating by using the banned substance EPO during his 1999 Tour de France win. Le Ann Welty commented on EPO by describing what it was: Just for some background information: EPO is a naturally occurring...

Nike Women’s Marathon sells out

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The field for the 2nd annual Nike Women’s Marathon has been filled. [Yesterday,] Nike announced the 2nd annual Nike Women’s Marathon is sold out! 15,000 women across the globe have registered for this highly anticipated event which will take place on...

Angola beats Senegal after Nigeria fights Algeria

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The African Basketball Championship title was won by Angola when they defeated Senegal 70-61. Nigeria beat Algeria for third place immiediately preceding the championship game, meaning that they will get to play in the world championships in Japan next year....

Dog learns fisticuffs

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Russian terrier Ringo Tsar is learning how to box from his owner, Russ Williams. “I decided to teach him to jump up on command and kick with his two front legs. I have been training him for weeks now and he will jump and kick on command to either punch bags or...

Huggins Quits (aka was fired)

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Bob Huggins has decided to quit his job rather than be fired, today. His lawyer was given a letter yesterday demanding that he resign or be fired. If he is fired, he would get the rest of his contract that he is due, and if he resigns he makes out slightly better....

Lance Armstrong Denies (Yet More) Doping Charges

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Lance Armstrong has been accused, yet again, of having used performance enhancing drugs. “Yet again, a European newspaper has reported that I have tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. Tomorrow?s L?Equipe, a French sports daily, is reporting that my...

Andre Davis joins the Patriots

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Andre Davis has been traded to the New England Patriots for an undisclosed draft choice. Davis has been on the trading block for the past few months, after Cleveland drafted Braylon Edwards. He was drafted 47th 4 years ago and has a lot of potential that has not...

Olympic games bomber to be sentenced

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Eric Rudolph, who was finally captured in 2003, is due to be sentenced for the Olympic Games Bombing and the bombings of 2 abortion clinics and a gay nightclub. He will not be getting the chair. Rudolph accepted a plea bargain from prosecutors who agreed not to seek...

Antonio Gates signs contract, but suspended anyway

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Antonio Gates finally reported to practice, but still faces a roster exempt suspension that will include the season opener. Originally it was reported that the Chargers could ask for the commissioner to revoke the roster exemption for them, but that does not appear to...

Scarborough Summerfest 5k

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The Scarborough Summerfest 5k was Friday night. Mike Payson won the race in 15:34 after going out in a 4:54 first mile. Joel Anderson and Chris Harmon brought in second and third. The top 5 runners were all under 17 minutes. I have not found any results online...