Some professional athletes with steroid controversies were forced to take a leave from their field of sports. The latest is the case of Tiger Woods. Although the main issue is his extra marital affairs but he was also dragged into steroids use. Others were forced to retire to avoid sanctions from their league. Aside from the possible sanctions, the reputations of these professional athletes were questioned and ruined. But many are still hopeful that they still have a chance to return to the sports that they love.

The comeback of Alex Rodriguez after implicated for steroid use is an example. Last year, he made a confession that he took Boli as part of his training regimen. The confession was due to the report of Sports Illustrated that Rodriguez was among those MLB players who were tested positive for steroids in 2004. His return to the field was first criticized but his impressive performance with the NY Yankees redeemed his reputation and he was finally accepted by baseball fans.

However, it would not be too easy for these pro athletes with steroid stories in their profiles to just ignore what happened previously in their career. This month, it was reported that Alex Rodriguez was interviewed by federal authorities for his connection with a Canadian doctor who is charged for illegal importation and distribution of HGH and steroids. Dr Anthony Galea, who has claimed to treat several professional athletes, denied that he is prescribing illegal substances to his patients. His clients came from the different field of sports like golf, baseball, football, track and field and many others.

Mets shortstop Jose Reyes was also questioned by the authorities about his previous dealings with the Canadian doctor. “They just asked me basically how I met the guy and stuff like that and what he put in my body. I explained to them what he (was) doing. … I don’t worry about anything. I didn’t do anything wrong,” said Reyes when asked by the media. He went to Dr Galea because of an injury last season. Dr Anthony Galea became famous for his blood spinning technique which he claims helps athletes recover faster from injuries.

Marion Jones, the Olympian who was stripped off her medals because of steroids was also planning to return to sports. She spent 8 months in jail after confessing her use of steroids. Her return is not in the tract and field anymore but in WNBA. Jones previously played for North Carolina’s 1994 championship team and was also a third round selection by the Phoenix Mercury in the 203 WNBA Draft.

Jones will be signing a contract with WNBA’s Tulsa Shock. “We’re thrilled to have her. In the workouts last week I saw how hard she works. She has things you can’t teach, like speed and great hand and eye coordination. She looks chiseled. Her age (34) might be saying one thing but everything about her is saying she’s young,” said head coach Nolan Richardson when interviewed by Tulsa World.

Wrestler Hulk Hogan will be fighting again in the ring for the TNA this month. He retired from professional wrestling years ago but he still wants to prove that he can wrestle. In an interview, Hogan said that his life is playing inside the ring and he is still longing for that. When asked about Mark McGwire’s confession, the wrestler said that he should have told the whole truth about his steroid use. Hogan was also invited in congressional hearings to testify about steroids use in the sports. He also admitted that he used steroids while still playing for the world wrestling federation. “I don’t know his situation too well. But the only advice I have is don’t play a game with the fans. You’ve got to come clean. Don’t cling to half truths, either. I tried that during an interview on Arsenio Hall. I said I wasn’t on steroids, which was half true. I wasn’t when he asked me. But had I been? Yes. My advice is to lay it all out there,” said Hulk.

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