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The NFL and its players have agreed to follow stricter standards for testosterone levels for the start of next season. The upgrade, which required the approval of the NFL Players Association, had been expected to be adopted, but not until next month, when the NFL and the union hold their annual discussions about revising the drug program. However, commissioner Paul Tagliabue said Tuesday that the union had approved the new standards, which continue its practice of using the guidelines set by the Olympics.
Reported by the Associated Press
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The NFL hopes to keep pace in the fight against steroids and other performance-enhancing substances, having announced last month the formation of a new drug-testing laboratory in conjunction with the United States Anti-Doping Agency.
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