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"The booming fitness supplement industry is a minefield for New Zealand youngsters looking at a career in sport, experts say. Auckland College Sport chief executive Manoj Daji says better education about performance enhancing drugs is needed at the grassroots level."

"The International Equestrian Federation has confirmed that the B blood sample taken from Clifton Promise, ridden by New Zealander Jock Paget at the Burghley International Horse Trials, has tested positive for the banned substance Reserpine."

"Jock Paget of New Zealand has been provisionally suspended after the horse he rode to victory at the Land Rover Burghley horse trials, failed a drugs test. Clifton Promise, Paget's horse, and a horse ridden by his mentor, Kevin McNab, both tested positive for the banned sedative Reserpine at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in September."

"New Zealand batsman Jesse Ryder will soon be making return to first-class cricket following his recovery from a serious assault and a doping ban of six months."

"Cycling Australia (CA) wants no mercy for respected cyclist Michael Rogers if he is found guilty of doping. The three-time world time trial champion and 2004 Olympic bronze medallist tested positive for the banned substance clenbuterol at his last race of the season, the October 20 Japan Cup."