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With the Mitchell report coming out last week and releasing its opinion that Roger Clemens used steroids a new battle has erupted.

The Congressional Committee set to hear the testimony of Roger Clemens, Brian McNamee and Andy Pettitte in a Congressional hearing on steroids has now been postponed until February 13th.

I've always been a Barry Bonds supporter, and the Mitchell Report just confirms why. Barry Bonds has been the scapegoat for an entire generation of MLB, while hundreds of players, including all-time greats such as Roger Clemens, were just as involved as he.

Today George Mitchell revealed the report that resulted from his investigation on the use of peformance-enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball.

Roger Clemens faced off against his former trainer Brian McNamee before a Congressional Committee Investigating the use of illegal performance-enhancing drugs in baseball

What has happened to our national pastime, and the heroes we once worshiped?

When Roger Clemens raises his right hand and swears to "tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth" he will start the most important performance of his life.

On February 13, 2008 the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held what was said by several members of congress to be the final hearing in regards to steroids use in baseball. For those who were at the center of the hearing, this issue is far from being final.

Is it possible that President Bush could pardon Roger Clemens but not Barry Bonds or Marion Jones?

Everyone has continued to question whether or not Roger Clemens is telling the truth about whether or not he indeed used steroids as the Brian McNamee has alleged that he has.

Much like in his interview with Mike Wallace on "60 Minutes", Roger Clemens did not do much in the way of enlightening the general public with anything that would prove his innocence during his press conference on January 7, 2008.

A Former Mets Clubhouse Attendant Finds Shipping Slips Implicating Clemens in a Shipment of Human Growth Hormone

Attorney Richard D. Emery predicts that Roger Clemens will use his friendship with former President George H. W. Bush to secure a presidential pardon from his son Dubya

Yes! It's finally here! Roger Clemens will be giving his take on the allegations that he used steroids at some point in his storied baseball career.

Roger Clemens has been called to testify before Congress in a hearing on steroid use on January 16, 2008. What exactly will come of this for Roger?

Yes, I know that in this country you are innocent until proven guilty, but I'm going to tell you why I think it's safe to skip the trial and form an opinion now on Roger Clemens.

Did Roger Clemens lose credibility in today's Congressional hearings?

The public is used to judging Roger Clemens following a pitching performance. And they have been equally quick to quick to judge Roger Clemens regarding alleged use of performance enhancing drugs. Let's separate the two.

Many believe that Roger Clemens lied to a Congressional panel about his use of HGH. If he is, will he face criminal charges of perjury? Will he be pardoned by president Bush?

The Rocket file suit for Defamation

Ah, baseball. Long ago, it was the center of my existence, but much has happened in forty some years. Evolving from an institution that stoked the dreams of American kids to the source of today's headlines of fallen heroes is a long and nasty leap.

Roger Clemens infamous interview with Mike Wallace of "60 Minutes" finally aired on January 6, 2008. I was at my couch, with my popcorn and soda at my side, ready to see one of the most anticipated interviews in the history of sports.

Some excellent points were raised by Will Carroll on the issue, and here are my thoughts on the whole matter.

The House Government Reform Committee's hearings into Roger Clemens' alleged use of steroids and Human Growth Hormone is just the latest in a series of investigations of "America's Pastime" by Congress

Many people think that the highlight of the Mitchell Report was the naming of Roger Clemens as a steroid user. But to me the best thing was the naming of "clubhouse leader" Paul Lo Duca.

You know what I learned about our elected government officials today during the first of the Congressional Hearings on steroids (the prelude to the hearing with Roger Clemens)?... That you really do not have to be all that bright to get elected to Congress.

In February, the House looked at Roger Clemens and Performance Enhancing Drugs. Last Friday, they demonstrated they knew what they are supposed to be doing.

There is much ado about Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens these days. Barry Bonds, of course, is closing in on Hank Aaron's home run record. And Roger Clemens, for yet another year, has reentered baseball well after the start of the season.

A sports opinion piece on what the ramifications will be for Roger Clemens if his name is indeed on the Mitchell Report, as expected.

Both Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens are bad for baseball. Clemens, though, is worse.

This Roger Clemens thing is really getting annoying.

According to internet rumors, Roger Clemens is named in the Mitchell Report on steroids in baseball.

Athletes such as Roger Clemens live life under a microscope. Is it fair that they are subjected to such a high level of scrutiny?

Brian McNamee has spoken, and this is not a good thing for Debbie Clemens the famous wife of Roger Clemens " McNamee says that injected Debbie with human growth hormone. The same substance his husband was accused to use previous to baseball games.

Country Singer Mindy McCready Admitted to Carrying on a Decade-Long "Relationship" with Superstar Baseball Pitcher Roger Clemens

So why would MLB and Selig bypass a perfect publicity and marketing opportunity and keep their distance from celebrating this once in a lifetime moment? The answer is simple: Because Barry Bonds is the one passing Babe Ruth.

Can we use a point system to determine Roger Clemens steroid case or is the whole procedure corrupt?

Roger Clemens is in the doghouse right now, and I am not talking about him being in the doghouse with Congress, Major League Baseball, the Yankees, or even the fans.

Describes the public's fascination with Roger Clemens in particular, and celebrities in general.

When asked during an interview for CBS about his steroid use, Clemens stated that McNamee had injected him with Lidocaine and B-12 for his joints but why would McNamee lie about something like this?

During the past few months, professional sports have come under fire for their athletes' use of steroids and other performance enhancing substances. Today, Roger Clemens added his name to that list.

Roger Clemens was linked romantically to Pro Golfer John Daly's Ex-Wife and to a former NYC bartender

Amid allegations of a ten year affair with Mindy McCready, Roger Clemens finds himself in the spotlight once again.

An article disecting the Mitchell Report's allegations of Clemens and the public view around the country.

A look at Roger Clemens, his career accomplishments, and the ramifications if he is caught lying to media over the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Roger Clemens appeared on 60 Minutes to discuss his alleged HGH and steroids use. How convincing was he?

A man is always innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. I think the same should be applied to a man accused of something in the court of public opinion. And in the court of public opinion, Roger Clemens was proven to be guilty.

Details on why Roger Clemens will never be able to recover in the public's eye with all of these allegations.

I mean, it's really hard to believe otherwise. And I understand that this is a country where people are innocent until proven guilty and that's why I'm not saying that Clemens is lying. I'm saying that I think he is lying.

An overview on the Roger Clemens/Mindy McCready situation

It would seem as though Major League Baseball is doing its part to stop steroid use in the game, but that is not so. Creating an investigation only causes more publicity for the sport, and in this insensible society, nothing can be considered bad press.

Clemens has too much pride to walk away.

There was a sense that the panel was going to ask basic questions that really had no merit and would lead to open ended responses. It appears that Congress agreed with everyone else and decided from Jan. 16 until Feb. 13.

Imagine if you would, that Roger Clemens chose to testify before Congress using nothing but movie quotes. Would it look something like this?

what did MLB commissioner Bud Selig, Donald Fehr, and Congress have to say about the Mitchell report on steroids and performance enhancing drugs?

Explore the possibility of a historic return to the team that he grew up with.

Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing substances, which has led to an investigation that could result in perjury charges. The government can lie to Roger, but Roger cannot lie to the government.

Senator George Mitchell held a press conference today and released the 409 page document detailing his investigation of steroids in baseball. Here are the players named in the document and what he had to say

Congress officially asked the Justice Department to investigate Roger Clemens on perjury charges.

Barry Larkin retired after the 2004 season. What are his chances of making the baseball hall of fame?

Roger Clemen's former personal trainer is saying Roger asked him to inject his wife with HGH prior to their photo shoot.

The New York Daily News recently reported that Roger Clemens has been involved with country artist Mindy McCready. Get the details and find out how this might affect his pending defamation case.

Did you ever wonder how Babe Ruth would fare facing the likes of Roger Clemens or Sandy Koufax? What about Barry Bonds against Cy Young? With simulation baseball you can do just that.

It is an absolute tragedy that Congress has allowed Andy Pettitte to remove himself from the Congressional hearing over steroids.

Andy Pettitte was portrayed as a hero for telling the truth to the Mitchell Report investigators, though he did not come completely clean and informed on his teammate and friend Roger Clemens. How he is Viewed by Yankees teammates may determine the pennant race.

Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds have become the face of steroids. Unfortunately, what is lost is the countless number of teenagers using steroids to get an edge.

An analysis of why the Congressional Hearing on Steroids did more harm than good.

Roger Clemens appears to be guilty

Bonds breaks Hanks Aarons record, Clemens returns to New York, Glavine wins 300, Biggio gets 3000, as Boston wins the World Series.

In less than one week, the officials who run Major League Baseball will finally get their long-awaited wish when the upcoming World Baseball Classic begins

Whether or not you plan on following the World Baseball Classic, it is likely that your favorite team will be affected in Spring Training by this new baseball tournament.

The first ever World Baseball Classic starts on March 3rd. The US squad is one of sixteen vying for the championship trophy, and it is full of familiar stars. This article tells you who is on the 30 man roster.

This is a great gift for fans of the old pastime.

Four AC sportswriters discuss the hot topics of the day and ask for you to vote on their answers.

With High School playoffs coming to a close, and the College World Series at its climax, one has to wonder what happened to the true amatuer baseball superstars. The 2005 Major League Baseball first year player draft was indeed a disappointment.

the history of the best rivalry in all of sports and how both teams stack up this year

2005 World Series Winning Chicago White Sox are back to square one in baseball spring training. While fans prepare to cheer their favorite players or teams, eighteen teams warmup in Florida and play in the Grapefruit League. Enjoy spring baseball history.

Babe Ruth was a man who did things on a grand scale. It should come as no surprise then that with his famed "called shot" in 1932, Babe Ruth is at the center of one of the greatest controversies in World Series history.

A discussion on the significance of passing Babe Ruth and how the possible steroid controversy should or should not affect enjoying History in the makinhg

When Russ Springer plunked Barry Bonds in the back last week it sparked a national debate.

The best halloween costume I ever had was when I dressed up as Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees the year that Roger Clemens ended up clinching the title for the Yankees!

The Mitchell Report came out today, giving names of many baseball players who have allegedly used steroids. What effect will it have on you and baseball?

An article on what to expect from the Mitchell Report and the possible ramifications it will have on Major League Baseball.

Roger Clemens is one of the all time best pitchers in major league history and a sure bet for the Hall of Fame after he retires. But there is more to Roger than just the records he holds and the games he has won.

Did Thomas Bayes prove that Barry Bonds was helped by steroids?

Distinctive evidence that Barry Bonds used steroids.

Major League Pitcher Roger Clemens of the New York Yankees recently earned his 350th win to become only the second pitcher to reach that milestone in the last 75 years.

Will Roger Clemens be the Yankees savior?

Today Roger Clemens' agent released an in depth analysis that proves Roger Clemens didn't use performance enhancing drugs. The analysis is very thorough but ultimately proves nothing.

This looks at the scenario where Roger Clemens could reach 400 wins. It's not out of the realm of possibility.

Babe Ruth was the greatest baseball player of all time and all the recent talk suggesting that Barry Bonds might be the best is debunked.

A short interview with the best pitcher in major league baseball

With Andy Pettitte returning to the Yankees, there has been a lot of speculation that Pettitte's friend, Roger Clemens, also could be coming back to the Bronx. But the Yankees need to go after younger pitchers, not ones who are 44 years old.