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Andre Agassi: I lied to escape a ban for taking hard drugs
Andre Agassi makes the sensational confession today that he lied to the tennis authorities to escape a ban for taking hard drugs. The American, one of the finest players to grace the game, tested positive for the highly addictive drug, crystal methamphetamine, and then duped the Association of ...
Andre Agassi is a druggie?  I'm shocked
Andre Agassi is a druggie? I'm shocked
guyism.com — Andre Agassi has finally admitted to using drugs….Wow Not like we didn’t already know. Let me guess…the... time you described in the book was the only time right? Yea, I’ve heard that song and dance before. But instead of speculating, let’s look at some pictorial evidence of Agassi’s drug use (more) Andre Agassi is a druggie? I'm shocked
Andre Agassi Knows Tennis and Also How to Party
Andre Agassi Knows Tennis and Also How to Party
rumorsandrants.com — Bet you didn’t know Andre Agassi has an autobiography coming out did you? Well now you do.... It’s scheduled release date is Nov. 9. Exhilarating. Even more exciting is one of the juiciest details of the forthcoming book has already leaked: Mr. Agassi used crystal meth while he was ... (more) Andre Agassi Knows Tennis and Also How to Party
Andre Agassi: I Used Crystal Meth - Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf
Andre Agassi: I Used Crystal Meth - Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf
people.com — Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf Photo by: Paul Hawthorne / AP Tennis star Andre Agassi serves up... a bombshell in his new memoir: In the late '90s he began regularly using crystal meth. "I can't speak to addiction, but a lot of people would say that if ... (more) Andre Agassi: I Used Crystal Meth - Andre Agassi, Steffi ...
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Agassi : Meth Turned Me Into Felix Unger
Can't Stop The Bleeding — I’m not sure I’ll ever be able to watch “Advantage Agassi” the same way ever again. The Times published excerpts earlier today from Andre Agassi’s soon-to-be-published autobiography, Open, including detailed revelations about the 1992 Wimbledon champion’s experiences with crystal meth. In his book, Agassi recounts sitting at home with his assistant, referred to only as Slim, and being introduced to the drug. “Slim is stressed too … He says, You want ...

ANDRE AGASSI ADMITS TO USING CRYSTAL METH AND LYING ABOUT IT
GOTOTENNIS — ... Andre Agassi admits in his upcoming autobiography to taking crystal meth while still on tour, testing positive and then duping the ATP into believing his innocence: Via The Times, U.K .: Agassi, now 39, relates how he took crystal meth — possession of which carries a maximum five-year jail sentence in the US — in 1997, when his form was falling and he was having doubts about his impending marriage to the actress, Brooke Shields . .  . . . .In his book, Agassi recounts sitting at home with his assistant, referred to only as Slim, and being introduced to the drug. “Slim is ...

If Only Lying About Drug Use Were This Easy
The Big Lead — ... drop his ranking to 141 - and he was having second thoughts about his marriage to Brooke Shields. So he did crystal meth. “There is a moment of regret, followed by vast sadness. Then comes a tidal wave of euphoria that sweeps away every negative thought in my head. I’ve never felt so alive, so hopeful — and I’ve never felt such energy.” When a drug test came back positive, he lied to the ATP about the drug use - claimed his assistant had spiked his drink - and they bought it. [Times of London] ...

Andre Agassi/ Tennis Is A Lot Cooler
DUELING COUCHES — ... makes the sensational confession today that he lied to the tennis authorities to escape a ban for taking hard drugs. The American, one of the finest players to grace the game, tested positive for the highly addictive drug, crystal methamphetamine, and then duped the Association of Tennis Professionals into believing he had taken it by accident. The admissions come in a soul-searching autobiography that is being serialised exclusively today and tomorrow in The Times.More Wow, this is pretty wild. Andre Agassi was one of the best American tennis players to ...

Agassi Admits to Meth Use in New Book.
Adjusting the Net — ... In an London Times excerpt of his forthcoming biography “Open”, Agassi reveals that he used the illegal drug back in 1997 during his then dismal playing days. The excerpt goes on to reveal that Agassi ended up failing a drug test by the ATP a few months later. ...

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totalsportsmadness.com 11/9/2009 — “I can not hide it any more” he revealed. came as a pure surprise to everyone including the tennis fraternity. He wrote in his autobiography that he lied 13 years ago that he did not take any drugs. This is what he had to say in his autobiography, a shocking revelation along with ...
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bigleaguescrew.com 10/28/2009 — Andre agassi loves to party Does this look like a man who would use methamphetamine? By now, you may know that Andre Agassi has revealed that he used meth in 1997. The story is pretty incredible. Back in the day, Agassi employed an “assistant” named “Slim” who ...
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Agassi – Early Signs of Abuse
mysportsrumors.com 10/31/2009 — Many of us were shocked to hear that Andre Agassi used meth during a portion of his playing days. When you look at old tennis footage and interviews you start to wonder were there early signs of the abuse? Can you pinpoint when he actually started just by his actions? Well you can. The ...
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feedproxy.google.com 10/28/2009 — Andre Agassi admited use of crystal methamphetamine in his new autobiography. "Like Agassi’s game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed, and power." Gives new meaning to the announcer... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: ...
Andre Agassi expected to escape punishment for crystal meth claims
linkive.com 10/29/2009 — The World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Tennis Federation have expressed their "disappointment" at Andre Agassi's admission that he took crystal meth, and then, after failing a drugs test, avoided a ban by telling the lie that he had accidentally ingested ......
Andre Agassi: An “Open” and Shut Case
sportsthenandnow.com 11/7/2009 — After being the number one player in the world in 1995, Andre Agassi had fallen to number 141 in 1997. It goes without saying that drugs are bad – even recreational drugs. That is why it is impossible to get them, right? If drugs are a cancer to our society, then, of course, as a ...
Agassi admits using crystal meth in bookExaminer Sports 10/28/2009
Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains an admission that he used crystal meth in 1997, the year he dropped to No. 141 in the rankings.
In book, Agassi admits using crystal methExaminer Sports 10/28/2009
Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains an admission that he used crystal meth in 1997, the year he dropped to No. 141 in the rankings.
Tennis | Andre Agassi, in upcoming autobiography, admits to using crystal meth in 1997The Seattle Times: Sports 10/28/2009
Tennis Agassi writes of using crystal meth in 1997, when he dropped to No. 141 in world: Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains...
Agassi admits using crystal meth in book (AP)Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News 10/28/2009
Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains an admission that he used crystal meth in 1997 and lied to tennis authorities when he failed a drug test -- a result that was thrown out after he said he "unwittingly" took the substance. ...
In book, Andre Agassi admits using crystal methOther - BostonHerald.com 10/28/2009
NEW YORK - Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains an admission that he used crystal meth in 1997 and lied to tennis authorities when he failed a drug test - a...