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January 2008
- Steroids Probe Entangles 50 Cent, Blige
  
  Times Union (Albany) | Jan 14, 08 1:05 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - To the list of celebs implicated in steroids investigations, add 50 Cent and Mary J. Blige. The Albany-based probe that has already fingered major pro athletes also involves entertainers, the Albany Times Union reports, indicating steroid use has grown far beyond the realm of sports. Other stars who received the illegally prescribed drugs, which are believed to have anti-aging properties, include Timbaland, Wyclef Jean, and Tyler Perry. More »
- Rolen, Glaus May Swap Cities
  
  ESPN | Jan 12, 08 10:14 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Scott Rolen, who has become increasingly unhappy in St. Louis, specifically with manager Tony LaRussa, is reportedly headed to Toronto in exchange for fellow third baseman Troy Glaus. Both sluggers have fought injuries, with each missing more than 45 games in 2007. The deal is contingent on both players passing physicals on Monday, according to ESPN. More »
- MLB Expanding Anti-Drug Push
  
  Associated Press | Jan 11, 08 10:35 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Taking its cue from the Mitchell Report's findings, Major League Baseball today announced it has established a permanent investigations unit to check allegations of drug use by players in the grand old game. An ex-NYC cop and former FBI agent will lead the department - whose goal is "protecting the integrity of our sport," said baseball commissioner Bud Selig. More »
- House Probes Clemens Denial
  
  New York Times | Jan 10, 08 8:06 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Congress will investigate baseball legend Roger Clemens' vehement denials that he used steroids. Both Clemens and his accuser, personal trainer Brian McNamee, were scheduled to testify next week before the House committee that exposed drug abuse in baseball. But their testimony has been postponed a month for a wider and more aggressive probe by investigators, reports the New York Times . More »
- Clemens: Ex-Trainer Lied in '01 Rape Case
  
  Orlando Sentinel | Jan 9, 08 12:28 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Roger Clemens' personal trainer was involved in a 2001 rape investigation in which police believed he lied, the Orlando Sentinel reports. The Rocket, in his defamation suit filed against Brian McNamee on Sunday, points to the incident as an example of further dishonesty on the part

Stories

Steroids Probe Entangles 50 Cent, Blige

Rolen, Glaus May Swap Cities

MLB Expanding Anti-Drug Push

House Probes Clemens Denial

Clemens: Ex-Trainer Lied in '01 Rape Case