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Orlando’s Lewis apologizes for NBA doping violation

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

All-Star forward Rashard Lewis of the Orlando Magic, seen here ...

NEW YORK (AFP) – All-Star forward Rashard Lewis of the Orlando Magic apologized for a doping violation that brought a 10-game suspension by the National Basketball Association, saying he ingested a tainted supplement.

The league banished Lewis for an elevated testosterone level that the player said was caused when he took a supplement that contained a banned steroid that boosts testosterone levels. (more…)