NPC Texas Chairman Lee Thompson Arrested in Possession of Large Quantities of Anabolic Steroids
by Millard Baker
NPC Texas Chairman Lee Thompson was found in possession of “large quantities of different types of anabolic steroids” when he was arrested on May 25, 2009 according to federal prosecutors. Fort Bend County Sheriff Deputies arrested Thompson after a federal [...]
Dennis Wolf Has Upper Hand for Mr. Olympia Title
By Joe Pietaro
Bodybuilding fans are on the crux of what may be remembered as one of the most competitive Mr. Olympia contests of all time. There are six legitimate contenders who could finish in any order and you could make an argument for either of them. Add [...]
USADA Travis Tygart Urges State Attorneys General to Sue Supplement Companies
by Millard Baker
Travis Tygart, CEO of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), urged the country’s attorneys general to start suing supplement companies using consumer protection laws. Tygart made his comments at the 2009 National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) summer conference on June 17, [...]
Stamina-Rx Supplement Recalled by FDA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 15, 2009 – Norcross, GA – Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Hi-Tech”), 6015-B Unity Dr., Norcross, GA 30071, announced today that it is conducting a nationwide voluntary recall of the company’s product sold under the name Stamina-Rx.
On May 1, 2009, Hi-Tech was notified by the Food and Drug [...]
Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle: The 7th Anniversary Interview
On the 7th anniversary of the release of the international best-seller, Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle, One of Tom Venuto’s associates tracked Tom down for the first interview he’s done in quite a while talking specifically about his Burn The Fat system and [...]
Mr Universe Lou Ferrigno Training Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson is being trained by Lou Ferrigno.
The ‘Incredible Hulk’ actor – a former Mr. Universe – is paying secret visits to the ‘Thriller’ star’s Los Angeles home to help him prepare for his forthcoming ‘This Is It’ run of shows at London’s O2 arena.
A source toldBritain’s The [...]
Muscle Milk Lawsuit
The newest Muscle Milk lawsuit revolves around a little problem they have with The National Advertising Division (NAD) of the Council of Better Business Bureau! This governing body has referred advertising claims made by CytoSport Beverage Company for its Muscle Milk product to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Food and Drug Administration [...]
Phil Heath: Lookin’ HUGE at NPC Long Island Contest
By Joe Pietaro
If there was any doubt as to the strategy of Phil Heath coming into the 2009 Mr. Olympia contest, it was cast aside with his guest posing appearance at the NPC Long Island on May 30. ‘The Gift’ looked absolutely huge from all angles [...]
Heather Armbrust Deserved Arnold; Could Win Ms. Olympia
By Joe Pietaro
Come September in Las Vegas, all the talk is going to be about Iris Kyle and if she can add more hardware to her already cluttered collection. There will not be much said about which – if any – of the competitors could spoil the [...]
NPC Bodybuilder and Promoter Tom Burke Pleads Guilty to Steroid Conspiracy Charges
by Millard Baker
NPC Oklahoma bodybuilder and promoter Tom Burke pleaded guilty to a criminal felony steroid conspiracy charge on June 4, 2009 and was granted a deferred sentence of two years probation. Burke’s plea will be expunged without a conviction upon successful completion [...]
