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Old 01-30-2013, 07:52 AM
 
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Would you continue to follow your favorite sport if you found out that some or all the players were on some sort of performance enhancing drug, aka juicing. I personally have never heard anyone who avidly follows sports say they care
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Old 01-30-2013, 07:57 AM
 
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Would you continue to follow your favorite sport if you found out that some or all the players were on some sort of performance enhancing drug, aka juicing. I personally have never heard anyone who avidly follows sports say they care
If I followed sport yes, I would care, because it is not an even playing field if some have an advantage. The whole fun of spectating is because everyone is, or should be, equal.
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Old 01-31-2013, 12:45 PM
 
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Would you continue to follow your favorite sport if you found out that some or all the players were on some sort of performance enhancing drug, aka juicing. I personally have never heard anyone who avidly follows sports say they care
Really?
I know a lot of sports fans. Most no longer have much time for cycling.

I'd keep watching as long as those caught cheating are sacked ( no I don't want to watch cheats)
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Old 02-01-2013, 12:35 AM
 
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I just assume they're all on something. It does not bother me or would keep me from watching.
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Old 02-09-2013, 11:47 AM
 
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Personally, I do care. It takes away from personal accomplishment. It puts success in the hands of Doctors and trainers, and diminishes the athlete.
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Old 02-12-2013, 08:50 AM
 
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No I don't. I think McGwire, Canseco, Palmiero, Bonds, etc. should all be in the Hall of Fame. They defined an era of play, and were skilled athletes. Steroids work for those who know how to use them. To me they are just another thing, like weight-training, a diet, or jogging 10 miles a day, that give an athlete an edge.
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Old 02-13-2013, 11:29 AM
 
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Couldn't care less. Nor could the athletes. You can bet the majority of professionals are doing some sort of banned supplement. It's simply part of the gig. Let them all do whatever, just keep a record of who's doing what so everyone knows.
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Old 02-13-2013, 10:55 PM
 
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Couldn't care less. Nor could the athletes. You can bet the majority of professionals are doing some sort of banned supplement. It's simply part of the gig. Let them all do whatever, just keep a record of who's doing what so everyone knows.
Are American sports (NFL, NHL, NBA) under WADA?
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Old 02-14-2013, 10:57 AM
 
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No. WADA is only US Olympic sports. Professional leagues have their own standards and rules set up through collective bargaining between team owners and the athletes.
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Old 02-14-2013, 05:48 PM
 
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ah okay
Football code in Australia falls under WADA & ASADA - Just in the past fortnight there have been allegations of performance enhancing drug abuse, and if proved these players will be suspended from competing for 2 years in their respective codes (Rugby League & Aussie Rules football).

Sports fans here have been shocked, disgusted an angered... we don't think cheating is acceptable at all... and most are still hoping its a storm in a teacup. It is definitely not "part of the gig" here.. (which I am glad)
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