More evidence big football players face heart risks

(Reuters) - The biggest professional football players in America may be more likely than their fellow players to die of heart disease, even though they appear to generally enjoy a longer-than-average lifespan, according to a U.S. study. The report in the American Journal of Cardiology followed more than 3,400 National Football League (NFL) players who were active between 1959 and 1988, and found ...

China Olympians banned from eating pork over clenbuterol fears

The Chinese General Administration of Sport has banned athletes from eating pork products after it was revealed that clenbuterol, which is also known as ‘lean meat powder’, was found in pork products designated for athletes, according to a blog entry by Olympic rower Huang Wenyi.

Clenbuterol: What is it?

Like amphetamine or ephedrine, clenbuterol acts as a stimulant, increasing heart rate. In medicine, it is used to treat asthma. Like some steroids, the drug also has anabolic effects. Athletes and body builders use it to build muscle and burn fat. The drug is banned in sports as a performance enhancer and is readily detectable in urine samples.

More evidence big NFL players face heart risks

NEW YORK - The biggest professional football players in America may be more likely than their fellow players to die of heart disease, even though they appear to generally enjoy a longer-than-average lifespan, according to a U.S. study.

WADA president: Alberto Contador is a 'cheat'

Alberto Contador should be considered a "cheat" after being found guilty of doping and stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title, the president of the World Anti-Doping Agency said Tuesday.