[Police Blotter] South American Superstars Edition
12/21/2005 Argentina's Mariano Puerto has been given an 8 year ban by the International Tennis Federation after testing positive for the cardiac stimulant after his French Open Final loss to Rafael Nadal. [more]World Anti-Doping Agency chief Dick Pound (really, thats his name) says, "You're dealing with somebody who's tested positive twice in less than two years and clearly doesn't think the rules apply to him."
Meanwhile, Argentine Tennis Association president Enrique Morea says, "It's awful news because Puerta is a nice guy. They have ruined his career."
Who's side are you on?
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12/22/05 An angry, and suprisingly not so bloated, Diego Maradona was arrested at gunpoint and briefly detained at a Rio airport after making a scene shortly after he missed his flight from Brazil to Buenos Aries. After arguing with airline staff, he began breaking things in the airports VIP room. He was, of course, later released. Later, at a press conference Mr. Maradona recounted his experience as only Diego Maradona can. [more]
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12/27/05 After a year of shit (including a manslaughter trial, drug raid, and imprisonment) Edinho, the son of the classiest man in soccer, Pele, has finally entered drug rehab. From Sports Illustrated. "Edson Cholbi do Nascimento, 35, was released from prison on Dec. 17 and decided to seek treatment after consulting with Pele and his family. Edinho was among 50 people arrested on June 6 when police dismantled a drug gang based in Santos. He then admitted he was a drug user, but denied being a trafficker."
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