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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.

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

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

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

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

Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig can make a much needed statement by not attending the game in which Barry Bonds breaks Hank Aaron's all-time home run record

One high profile baseball player gets shunned by writers for his suspected steroids usage while a high profile football player, who failed a drug test, gets picked for the All-Pro team. Here I examine the double standard between MLB and the NFL on the PED issue.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Barry Bonds is no doubt one of the greatest and most exciting players to ever play the game of baseball. Anyone who knows a little about sports knows that he is about to break Hank Aaron's all time home run record.

Barry Bonds is the new home run king. He surpassed the record, held by Hank Aaron, on Tuesday when he hit career home run number 756.

The focus on Barry Bonds is because of his greatness and not because of any uniqueness in regards to his performance enhancing drug use. Since when do we criminalize greatness? There should be no witch hunt on Barry Bonds just because he's the best.

Barry Bonds will almost undoubtedly break the all time home run record held by Hank Aaron this year barring an injury.

Bonds to test the market after Giants owner says he will no longer be centerpiece for the Giants. He should walk away now out of the respect for the man who holds the record now, Hank Aaron.

Barry Bonds had a career worthy of the hall of fame well before the steroid accusations. Before the 1999 season, he had already surpassed the careers of many current hall of famers. His records may not be legit, but as a player Barry Bonds is top notch.

Babe Ruth not only was a great hitter he was well on his way to becoming a Hall of Fame pitcher before becoming a full time outfielder

When Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's record, it was a media event. When Barry Bonds breaks Aaron's record, will it even be shown on national television?

Barry Bonds, steriod user and ball player, may soon be indicted on perjury and tax evasion.

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.

What do you think about steroids in baseball? Athletes and performance enhancing drugs do not mix. Some athletes in baseball are using steroids and nothing is being done about it.

Barry Bonds is one of the best baseball players of his era, but steroids are the only reason he is on the cusp of passing Hank Aaron for the major league home run record.

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.

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

We’ve heard every argument imaginable for the elimination of steroids in Major League Baseball. But let’s suppose for a moment that steroid usage could have good qualities or for once not actually be the reason for our displeasure with baseball’s current state

Does anybody realize that Ken Griffey Jr. is tenth all time in home runs? Does anybody realize that by the end of this season he could be fifth behind Aaron, Bonds, Ruth, and Mays? Why is nobody talking about this generation's REAL superstar?

UW-Madison medical director and bio ethics pioneer argues that the steroid use in professional sports is much ado about nothing. Sports, he says, are inherently unfair and that steroids don't undermine appreciation for athletic giftedness.

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.

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.

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.

This institution that is Japanese baseball goes much further than a box score, a pennant race, or the corporate ties that all Japanese professional baseball franchise are attached to.

Slugging Percentage and Total Bases are two baseball statistics you see everywhere, but not all fans know what they mean or how they are calculated. In this article, we'll take a closer look at both numbers.

I'm going on record right now to say that Willie Mays is indisputably the greatest baseball player of all-time. That's right - forget all the talk about his Godson, Barry Bonds, being the best player ever.

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.

Rafael Palmeiro is at the center of the steroids controversy, but the numbers he put up in his 20 years career are certainly Hall of Fame caliber

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

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.

Former senator and Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell presented the results of his 20-month investigation into performance enhancing drug usage in Major League Baseball in New York on Thursday, naming names...

According to a federal agent's affidavit Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and Miguel Tejada are among the six players that former Major League baseball player Jason Grimsley named as performance-enhanced drug users.

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.

Is a scapegoat the treatment for guilt or part of the cause? The cure is accountability.

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

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?

There's no denying that Barry Bonds is a house hold name. Everyone knows the name and a little bit about him.

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.

So what are the best arguments for Barry Bonds to surpass Hammerin' Hank? The following are the top three reasons why Barry Bonds will break the all-time homerun record.

Is the home-run record reached by Barry Bonds tainted? Some say he used steroids. Others respond that there is racist sentiment against Bonds' record.

Hank Aaron has made it clear that he wants nothing to do with festivities surrounding Barry Bonds' inevitable breaking of the all-time homerun record. It is very easy to chalk that sentiment up to bitterness and jealousy. If the circumstances were any different,

The San Francisco Giants finally signed Barry Bonds. The two sides agreed on a one-year contract that will pay Bonds $15.8 million. Both sides knew that they wanted to be together almost two months ago.

On Tuesday, August 7, Barry Bonds hit his 756th homerun, breaking Hank Aaron's record. The event was better than expected, as congratulations were offered to Bonds from both Aaron and Selig. Furthermore, Bonds received the honor graciously, making sure to thank everyone.

Barry Bonds is one of the most talented and controversial athletes of our time. He is about to break Hank Aaron's record for career home runs. The question is do we cheer Bonds for this historic accomplishment, or is it tainted by the cloud of steroid use?

In a recent HBO interview with Bob Costas, Curt Schilling breaks the code of silence amongst players by attacking Barry Bonds.

The 2007 Major League Baseball Game was a celebration for Willie Mays and Barry Bonds.

I remember he would tell me, "I can run and think faster with the steroids." His addiction to the steroids caused him his death at a young age.

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

Barry Bonds is going to the All-Star game in his home ballpark and he's going to be in the starting lineup.

In San Francisco, die-hard Giants fans don't car whether Bonds uses(d) "juice" or not; They just want to see him break the record!

The backlash against homerun numbers, paricularly those of Barry Bonds, is in fact quite hypocritical and often without any merit or true analysis.

When you hear the names Kobe Bryant and Barry Bonds, what comes to mind? Great players, infamous athletes, selfish personalities, hall-of-famers, or do you see them as cancers to their teams?

The Detroit Tigers will win the 2008 MLB World Series. Schedule, division, young talent, and healing injuries all play in the Tigers favor.

In the 2006 season, we watched Barry Lamar Bonds pass Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time home run list. Then this past season, we watched him overtake Hammerin' Hank Aaron for the top spot .....

This article presents the career of Barry Bonds, as well as his 2006 season results. His awards and accomplishments are discussed.

The people have spoken: they do not want to see the ball blast into space, or sent to Cooperstown without the asterisk. They want history to remember the doubts a nation had when Barry Bonds promised he had never taken performance-enhancing drugs.

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.

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.

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

Distinctive evidence that Barry Bonds used steroids.

There is no doubt that Barry Bonds will pass the home run record now held by Hank Aaron. It would take some event that would not only keep him out of action for the rest of the baseball season, but would also prevent him from ever playing baseball again.

This is an overview of the Mitchell Report which is believed to contain up to 80 names of baseball players who have used performance enhancing drugs.

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.

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

Barry Bonds has FINALLY been indicted for perjury and obstruction of justice. Hank, you're still number 1 to me.

The Chicago Cubs haven't won a World Series since 1908. Here is why the Cubs will finally reverse their fortunes.

MLB 2K5 is in my opinion one of the best baseball games I have played for the xbox system. Read on....

The Phillies took advantage of the New York collapse to win the NL East. Can they win the World Series?

The Arizona Diamondbacks shocked many by having the best record in the National League. Can they win the World Series in 2007?

Who says Barry Bonds cheated? It is annoying how so many fans condemn him before a jury does. They repeat what they hear, not what they know from experience.

Hank Aaron hit a record 755 home runs in a fabulously steady 23 years baseball career. This article tells of his life in baseball and how he endured racial prejudice as he passed Babe Ruth's mark of 714 in 1974.

In the second inning against the San Diego Padres, Barry Bonds hit his 755th home run and tied Aaron for first place.

A look at the Mitchell Report, and a speculation as to what it will contain.

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

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.

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.

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

Gene Tenace was a light hitting back-up catcher that didn't play all that much for the 1972 Oakland A's. The Cincinnati Reds wished he had never played at all.

The number now is 751 Home Runs, 4 away from a tie with Hank Aaron and 5 to break it.

A contrast between Barry Bonds' and Henry Aaron's homerun records

Barry Bonds is back for another year with the Giants looking to break the homerun record

Over the weekend Barry Bonds indicated he might not give any memorabilia to the Baseball Hall of Fame and I don't blame him.