Describing himself as both "shocked" and "angry" by accusations he used illegal performance-enhancing drugs to prolong his record- setting career, an emotional Roger Clemens took to the airwaves Sunday night to deny ever taking steroids or human growth hormone. Clemens, interviewed by Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes," repeatedly insisted that former trainer Brian McNamee's descriptions of injecting Clemens with drugs "never happened." The former Yankees pitcher also said he "had no knowledge" of teammate Andy Pettitte's use of HGH, which also was detailed in the Mitchell Report, the recent investigation into the use of performance-enhancing drug abuse in baseball. Pettitte since has admitted to taking HGH shots from McNamee on two occasions.
NEW YORK - Roger Clemens tried the silent treatment for more than a year and saw where that got him. With many fans believing allegations that the seven-time Cy Young Award winner used performance-enhancing drugs, he's now attempting a different strategy. Clemens hired a firm that guides high-profile figures through public relations crises, and Tuesday he broke his silence with a radio appearance.
HARRISBURG -- Gov. Ed Rendell said Monday he would sign legislation to ban the practice of awarding state contracts to large political donors, maintaining that his administration hasn't engaged in so-called "pay-to-play" activity. But his critics point to $82 million Rendell collected in two gubernatorial campaigns, and his administration's awarding of more than $1 billion in no-bid contracts. Republican senators have vowed to make such legislation a priority.
Jeremy Mayfield denied Saturday that an illegal drug caused his positive drug test, said that NASCAR had not informed him what they found in his system and hinted at legal action. NASCAR responded by issuing a statement that indicated Mayfield was repeatedly told of what substance caused him to fail the drug test.
By Jeff Sheler The Virginian-Pilot
WASHINGTON Roger Clemens' most meaningful denial of drug use so far also was the most well-guarded. The star pitcher gave a sworn deposition for about five hours to congressional lawyers behind closed doors Tuesday, addressing his former personal trainer's allegations. And this time, Clemens was under oath.
While one league official ominously predicts this could be Dayton's "last chance" to support professional hockey, new team owner Barry Soskin denies he will use fear as a marketing tactic. No, that's a negative," Soskin said. "I want to fill up the place.
Bob Colletti is running under the "Republicans for a Responsible Government" slogan. He should consider adding this phrase: " Who Irresponsibly Injected Racially Charged Politics into the Campaign.
WASHINGTON, June 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia categorically and totally denies a report published by a British newspaper Saturday that it has granted permission to Israel to use its airspace for any hostile activities against Iran. Saudi Arabia has repeatedly reiterated its clear stance that it will never allow anyone to use its territories or airspace for aggression against another nation.
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