drug taking in sport

They're back on Armstrong's case again, aren't they? I heard all of his cancer testing data is now being gone through with a fine tooth comb to see who knew what and when.

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Originally Posted by noel

I like that idea. The English cricket team could get a 150 run head start against the Aussies. It would be a lot more entertaining, and England might win the odd game.

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Want to eat them words Noel. ;)

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Originally Posted by Tahr

Want to eat them words Noel. ;)

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Happily. What a difference a new coach makes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/34758228

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/athletics/34752212

Headline "Athletics corruption on a "different scale" says (WADA) report.

It's looking quite serious for the Russians. The report authors are saying they've not seen the likes of it since uncle Lance and the US Postal team; state supported doping apparently.

Be very interesting to see what Coe does - political flannel or real action to clean up the sport.

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Originally Posted by EwenM

Be very interesting to see what Coe does - political flannel or real action to clean up the sport.

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and about time he gave up his 300k a year job advising nike

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Originally Posted by lilactime

and about time he gave up his 300k a year job advising nike

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Absolutely!

Coe said the out going cheat was salt of the earth.

Also said cycling was far worse than athletics.

He needs to look in the real world.

Ultimately, this is all our fault for being obsessed with people winning things. If there weren't the incentives, people wouldn't cheat.

Participation sport is the way forward. If someone comes first, good for them - nothing more.