Carolina Panthers being investigated for steroids

[Poiuyt]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2012044

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- Investigators probing an alternative medicine doctor want to speak to at least nine current or former members of the Carolina Panthers about possible illegal steroid prescriptions, a Columbia newspaper reported.

Dr. James Shortt, a West Columbia physician, is under investigation for allegedly prescribing steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs, The State said in Sunday editions. The newspaper based its story on court records and sources speaking on condition of anonymity.

Federal agents subpoenaed the Panthers for the addresses and contact information of several players as part of the probe.

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I was wondering how long it would take before the steroid scandals got to the NFL. I realize that the players are tested for steroids, but man... just look at them! People don't get that big in real life!

[GainesT1958]

1. Let's hope it's one more small step toward...

"Ending the freak show in the NFL"!

Anyone remember Lyle Alzado?

B-)

[LastDemocratInSC]

2. Some more info on Dr Shortt

From CBS News:

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Dr. James Shortt calls himself a "longevity physician." He promises to help his patients live better in the hopes they'll live longer.

To many of his longtime patients, he's a savior, a physician on the cutting edge of alternative treatments.

But the death of one of his patients has been ruled a homicide, and investigators have been combing through his files, looking for more.

At issue is the unconventional use of a cheap, readily available chemical, a chemical you probably have in your medicine cabinet right now.

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