It took decades in some cases and autopsies in others. Even so, you could always count on the International Olympic Committee getting Olympic medals into the hands of their rightful owners.

LISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s cycling federation has suspended a Spanish doctor for 10 years after finding him guilty of providing illegal substances to riders in the country’s biggest doping case.

Eric Bernotas gets medical waiver out of US skeleton trials because of leg injury

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — Less than four months from the Vancouver Olympics, the U.S. skeleton team is already dealing with some significant injury issues.

AP NewsBreak: Congress to look into blocked suspensions of Vikings players

WASHINGTON — The House Energy and Commerce Committee plans to conduct a hearing next month on the case of two professional football players whose suspensions were blocked by a federal appeals court.

Tough anti-doping laws could become a requirement for countries hoping to host the Olympics

COPENHAGEN — Countries could be barred from hosting the Olympics, starting with the 2018 games, if they don’t have laws that empower police to raid and investigate those suspected of helping athletes use performance-enhancing drugs.

Congress looks at supplements with steroids; baseball players union wants products tested

WASHINGTON — An influential senator is looking into whether Congress should re-regulate dietary supplements because steroids and other banned substances are finding their way into over-the-counter bodybuilding products.

When baseball is the only escape from poverty, some Dominicans see steroids as worth the risk

SAN PEDRO DE MACORIS, Dominican Republic — A monument to baseball greets visitors to this city known as “the cradle of shortstops.” Children in San Pedro de Macoris grow up playing ball behind tin shanties and on fields cut from sugar plantations.

After missing out in 2012, Madrid feels the time is right to host 2016 Olympics

MADRID — After losing out on the 2012 Olympics, Madrid believes it is now the perfect choice to host the games in 2016.

Feds fight to reverse trial court ruling excluding evidence against Barry Bonds

SAN FRANCISCO — Federal prosecutors urged a federal appellate court to reverse a trial judge and let them present critical evidence they say shows Barry Bonds knowingly used steroids.

FDA warns consumers about using products labeled with steroid or synthetic steroids

The Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory Tuesday, warning consumers to stop using products touted as containing steroids or steroid-like substances, many of which are labeled as dietary supplements.

NASCAR backs drug-testing policy that banned driver Mayfield, while outside experts see flaws

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Although NASCAR contends it has the best anti-doping procedures in sports, some experts see flaws in the policy and question whether drivers are getting a fair shake in the lab or a safe ride on the track.

Anti-doping chief urges state attorneys general to take action on supplements

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Knowing the federal government does little to regulate the steroid-tainted, multibillion-dollar supplement industry, the leader of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency urged a group of attorneys general to take action on the state level.

Ex-Cubs slugger Sammy Sosa reportedly tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003

NEW YORK — Sammy Sosa tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug in 2003, The New York Times reported Tuesday on its Web site, the latest in a string of baseball stars implicated in the sport’s steroids scandal of the past decade. The Times said Sosa is one of 104 players who tested positive in baseball’s anonymous 2003 survey, which has been the subject of a protracted court fight. The paper did not identify the drug.

Report: Former star Sammy Sosa tested positive for performance-enhancing drug in 2003

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Quota rule, doping and World Cup on the agenda for FIFA’s annual meeting

NASSAU, Bahamas — Hundreds of soccer power brokers descended on the Bahamas a few days ago, some of them billionaires arriving aboard mammoth private yachts, others by charter jet from Dubai and a handful on commercial planes from Miami.

World Anti-Doping Agency to explain retrospective doping tests to European Union officials

ATHENS, Greece — The World Anti-Doping Agency will explain its methods of retrospective testing to European Union officials as part of an ongoing debate over privacy issues.

Report: Dodgers’ Manny Ramirez had testosterone-epitestosterone ratio between 4:1 and 10:1

BRISTOL, Conn. — Manny Ramirez’s positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and a lab used a test to determine whether the hormone was naturally produced to build evidence against him, ESPN.com reported Monday.

Report: Manny Ramirez had testosterone ratio between 4:1 and 10:1

BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN.com is reporting Manny Ramirez’s positive urine test showed an elevated testosterone level, and that the lab used a test to determine whether the hormone was naturally produced to build evidence against him.

Boonen of Belgium is fined, suspended but can stay with Quick Step despite cocaine abuse

BRUSSELS — Former world cycling champion Tom Boonen drew a heavy fine from his team on top of his indefinite suspension after testing positive for cocaine a second time. His actions could keep him from the Tour de France.

WADA head says Ramirez suspension shows MLB’s acceptance of performance-enhancing drug issue

MONTREAL — As the World Anti-Doping Agency prepares to celebrate its 10th anniversary, its leader acknowledged that Major League Baseball has made progress, however slow, in accepting and addressing its performance-enhancing drug issues.

Richard Gasquet says he’s been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he’s innocent

PARIS — French tennis player Richard Gasquet has acknowledged he’s been told he tested positive for cocaine but says he’s innocent.

French tennis star Richard Gasquet confirms positive test for cocaine, professes innocence

PARIS — French tennis player Richard Gasquet confirmed that he tested positive for cocaine at the Sony Ericsson Open in March, but maintained his innocence.

Getting medals to their rightful owners: ‘Rather no one have it than cheaters.’

IOC reallocates 2 of Jones’ Olympic medals, withholds 100-meter gold from disgraced Thanou

Wickmayer and Malisse launch legal attack on WADA; whereabouts rules under threat

NFL commissioner asks Congress to help protect sports leagues’ drug programs from state law

Waxman says court decisions threaten progress on curtailing drug use in sports

NFL commissioner seeks change in labor law in response to blocked players’ suspensions

APNewsBreak: Goodell to seek change in labor law in response to blocked players’ suspensions

WADA president urges ATP to ’shed light’ on Agassi’s revelations of positive drug test

Spanish doctor banned 10 years, 3 cyclists get shorter bans in Portugal’s biggest doping case