The Joy of Six: Doping Denials

The Joy of Six: doping denials
In April 2002, during the Giro del Trentino, Simoni tested positive for cocaine. He explained this as being down to the local anaesthetic used by his dentist before "urgent orthodontic treatment". He tested positive again at the Giro d'Italia, in which … Read more on The Guardian (blog)

Suspect described as helpful family man 'just snapped'
Speaking on condition that they not be identified, police investigators said Smith's statement, in which he said he "just snapped," included an admission that he was addicted to prescription painkillers and had a history of drug and alcohol abuse. On … Read more on Philadelphia Inquirer