4 Ways To Beat The System

If you're a big leaguer looking for an edge, MLB's drug policy still has holes large enough to drive a team bus through

Former cyclist Thomas gets home confinement for lying about drug use

A federal judge on Friday sentenced a former elite cyclist to six months of home confinement for lying to a grand jury about her steroid use.

Former prop player wins first bracelet

Matt Keikoan defeated a 1,500-player field to win his first WSOP bracelet.

In case that could foreshadow Bonds', Thomas convicted of lying to grand jury

Former cyclist Tammy Thomas was convicted Friday of lying to a grand jury investigating a steroid distribution ring that has implicated some of the biggest stars in baseball, football and track.

Tammy Thomas verdict doesn't bode well for Barry Bonds

The legal team representing Barry Bonds in his defense against perjury charges learned something from the Tammy Thomas verdict on Friday. It learned it has a daunting challenge, writes ESPN's Mark Fainaru-Wada.

Prosecutors in Thomas trial claim side effects showed cyclist used steroids

Prosecutors have airied a list of medical oddities they say showed former cyclist Tammy Thomas lied when she denied taking steroids.

BALCO chemist becomes witness for the prosecution against former client

Patrick Arnold created the designer steroids that were a staple of the BALCO operation. His testimony Tuesday as a witness for the prosecution helped build the government's case against cyclist Tammy Thomas, writes ESPN's Mark Fainaru-Wada.

Chronicle Reporters Asked To Reveal Source In BALCO Leaks SAN FRANCISCO - AUGUST 04: Patrick Arnold, a chemist who helped BALCO president Victor Conte develop the steroid known as 'the clear,' leaves...

The Ringmaster Rolls On

He has been sent to prison and blamed for sports' biggest scandal, so why is Victor Conte still smiling?

Bonds latest name on list of notable sports figures in federal cases

For decades, federal authorities have investigated, charged and prosecuted athletes and other sports figures for offenses involving gambling, point-shaving, fraud, drugs, conspiracy and other charges. Here is a list of notable cases.

Jones latest in BALCO investigation to be charged

A list of people charged, banned or implicated in the BALCO steroids investigation

Hall of Famers take innocent-until-proved-guilty approach

Barry Bonds and steroids have become the hot-button topic in Cooperstown, where most Hall of Famers are taking an innocent-until-proved-guilty approach on the Giants' slugger.

Baseball Chemistry

...About Chemistry. No, not in the locker room. We listen to some of the thoughts of Patrick Arnold, a chemist who helped supply Victor Conte at BALCO

Audio PodCast | July 26, 2007

The biggest quiz ever for the biggest week ever!

There is only one way to try and wrap your mind around this crazy week: tackle the Page 2 Week in Review Quiz.

Broadcaster Costas not upset over Bonds' comments

A day after Barry Bonds called him a "midget man,'' broadcaster Bob Costas said he wasn't upset and responded with a jab of his own.