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  • Lou Brock dies at 81; Hall of Famer became key figure in legendary trade

    09/06/2020 8:28:55 PM PDT · by lurk · 69 replies
    The Sporting News ^ | September 6, 2020 | Lurk
    Lou Brock, the Hall of Fame outfielder who set MLB stolen base records (season and career) before being surpassed by Rickey Henderson and who was a principal in one of the most famous trades in baseball history, died Sunday. He was 81.
  • STEROIDS: Sports Officials Back On Capitol Hill

    09/28/2005 7:29:21 AM PDT · by jscottdavis_for_48th_district · 30 replies · 676+ views
    AP, WRAL.COM ^ | 28 SEPTEMBER 2005 | Ronald Blum, Jennifer Talhelm
    The sports world needs to take illegal steroid use serious. Sports officials are again on Capitol Hill since sports are not taking the problem seriously. The ill effects of steroid use can be fatal. Unfortunately, athletes are being pressured to use steroids to remain competitive. Senator John McCain has sponsored the "Clean Sports Act," which is companion to a House Bill presented by Tom Davis. Both call for a 2 year suspension for first time offenders of steroid use and a lifetime ban for a second offense. It's time to put these measures into law before more athletes destroy themselves...