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Knoblauch Testifies on HGH

Former Yankee seems to admit substance use, but obliquely

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 2, 2008 7:53 AM CST

(Newser) – Leaving his closed-door session with the House oversight committee yesterday, Chuck Knoblauch offered only enigmatic answers about his use of human growth hormone, the AP reports. With wife and toddler in tow, the former Yankee smiled and said, "It is what it is."... Read full story »

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Knoblauch Testifies on HGH

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