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Tuesday Nov 24 | GolfChannel

The Biggest Crime

Rich Young once explained to a simple mind the scientific cat-and-mouse game that led to the conviction of cyclist Floyd Landis.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers, More Sports, Casey Martin, Jason Bohn

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Austin American-Statesman

Suspended PGA player blocked in court

A U.S. magistrate on Monday denied a temporary restraining order sought by Doug Barron, who is trying to block a one-year doping ban by the PGA Tour long enough to let him play at a qualifying tournament in Houston.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers

Fri Nov 20, 2009

CBS Sportsline

The question: Was Barron's use of the drugs in question medically justified or not?

CBSSports.com senior writer Steve Elling and Augusta columnist and golf writer Scott Michaux scatter a few wild shots across the horizon as they break down an unexpectedly busy week in the global game.

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Related Topix: Golf, Opinion

The Ledger

Barron Interview on Golf Channel Tonight

Doug Barron will be interviewed on the Golf Channel's "Golf Central" program Tuesday at 6 p.m. Barron was suspended by the PGA Tour for violating its anti-doping policy.

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Related Topix: Golfers, Golf

Thu Nov 19, 2009

GolfChannel

Exclusive: Doug Barron Interview

I say we boycott all PGA events until the PGA comes to it's senses. I also call on Tiger to skip an event in the name of common sense.

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Related Topix: Golfers, Golf

Wed Nov 18, 2009

CNN

Barron faces uncertain future after being denied chance to play Q school

By Published: November 18, 2009 HOUSTON - Monday was a dog of a day for Doug Barron, a 40-year-old golf pro from Memphis who has a Scooby-Doo headcover on his driver and, since Nov.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers, Gary Player

Tue Nov 17, 2009

GolfChannel

PGA Tour breaks silence after Barron decision

The PGA Tour's silence regarding the ongoing challenge to its first anti-doping violation ended on Tuesday when Rich Young publicly addressed Monday's ruling by a U.S. magistrate regarding Doug Barron.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Golf World

Barron's request denied

A U.S. magistrate on Monday denied a temporary restraining order sought by a golfer trying to block a one-year doping ban by the PGA Tour long enough to let him play at a qualifying tournament in Houston.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers

BleacherReport

Doug Barron: The Face Of Performancing Enhancing Drugs in Golf

Mark McGuire, Sammy Sosa, Shawne Merriman, and Barry Bonds are names commonly associated with steroids in professional sports.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers, Brad Faxon

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Sand Trap

Volume Two Hundred Thirteen

Phil wins his showdown but it wasn't with Tiger, 2010 Tour schedules get released, and our nominee for dumbest criminal of the year.

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Related Topix: LPGA Golf, More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Phil Mickelson, Golfers, Ernie Els

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Freerepublic.com

Doug Barron sues PGA Tour in federal court

Doug Barron, the first player to be suspended under the PGA Tour's performance-enhancing drug policy on Nov.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf

Thu Nov 12, 2009

GolfChannel

Barron files lawsuit against PGA Tour

Doug Barron, the first player to be suspended under the PGA Tour's performance-enhancing drug policy on Nov.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers

Wed Nov 11, 2009

GolfChannel

Celebrations and Revelations

For the second consecutive week there will be no cut on the PGA Tour, an anomaly brought to you by the FedEx Cup and unfavorable forecasts.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Tiger Woods, Golfers, Phil Mickelson

Mon Nov 09, 2009

The CW Washington, WDCW-TV

Doug Barron is 1st to violate PGA Tour's doping policy; golfer draws 1-year suspension

Doug Barron, a 40-year-old journeyman who lost his tour card three years ago, became the first player to be suspended by the PGA Tour for testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Golfers, Stewart Cink, Rod Pampling

Sat Nov 07, 2009

CBS Sportsline

Shotgun Start: Elling, Michaux

CBSSports.com staffer Steve Elling and Augusta Chronicle sports writer and columnist Scott Michaux take a scattershot look at another unusually newsy week in the world of golf.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Golfers, Sports, Tennis Players, Andre Agassi, Tennis, Lanny Wadkins, Jose Maria Olazabal

Thu Nov 05, 2009

GolfChannel

Barron Suspended for a Year

GolfChannel.com senior writer Rex Hoggard joins to the Golf Central crew to break down the one-year suspension handed out to Doug Barron for violating the PGA Tour's anti-doping policy.

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Related Topix: Golfers, Golf

The News

Barron''s positive test ''unfortunate'': Woods

Thursday, November 05, 2009 SHANGHAI: Tiger Woods on Wednesday said it was unfortunate that US PGA Tour player Doug Barron had tested positive for drugs, but Phil Mickelson claimed it could all be a mistake.

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Related Topix: More Sports, Golf, PGA Golf, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, British Open

Wed Nov 04, 2009

The Big Lead

Doug Barron Becomes 1st Golfer Busted for Doping

Doping in Golf: Ever heard of Doug Barron? Didn't think so. He just became a footnote in golf history.

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Related Topix: Golfers, Golf

Sacramento Bee

Drugs and cheats stay a step ahead of game

So Andre Agassi was a meth head. Gotta admit I didn't see that one coming. Then again, I didn't believe a potbellied fringe player who could barely hit the ball out of his shadow would become the first golfer to test positive for performance-enhancing drugs.

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Related Topix: Golf, Golfers

Waggle Room

Doug Barron on PEDs

Welcome to Waggle Room! Join our community! Have a golf story tip? Contact editor Ryan Ballengee and he will follow the story.

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Related Topix: Mizuno Classic, More Sports, Golf

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