The leading source for credible citizen reporting

Report Your News
Take the tour...

Agassi comes clean on crystal meth use

Doha : Qatar | 25 days ago  
Views: 29
  • Pete Sampras of the U.S. reacts during an exhibition tennis match against compatriot Andre Agassi at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Pete Sampras of the U.S. reacts during an exhibition tennis match ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Pete Sampras (left) consoles Andre Agassi after the final of the US Open in 2002
    Pete Sampras (left) consoles Andre Agassi after the final of the US ...
    Source: AFP
  • Agassi of the U.S. reacts during exhibition tennis match against compatriot Sampras at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Agassi of the U.S. reacts during exhibition tennis match against ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Andre Agassi of the U.S. returns a shot during an exhibition tennis match against compatriot Pete Sampras at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Andre Agassi of the U.S. returns a shot during an exhibition tennis ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Pete Sampras of the U.S. eyes the ball during an exhibition tennis match against compatriot Andre Agassi at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Pete Sampras of the U.S. eyes the ball during an exhibition tennis ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Andre Agassi of the U.S. looks on during an exhibition tennis match against compatriot Pete Sampras at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Andre Agassi of the U.S. looks on during an exhibition tennis match ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Andre Agassi of the U.S. chats with compatriot Pete Sampras during an exhibition tennis match at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Andre Agassi of the U.S. chats with compatriot Pete Sampras during an ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Andre Agassi of the U.S. greets compatriot Pete Sampras after their exhibition tennis match at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Andre Agassi of the U.S. greets compatriot Pete Sampras after their ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Agassi of the U.S. prepares to serve during tennis exhibition match against compatriot Sampras at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Agassi of the U.S. prepares to serve during tennis exhibition match ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Agassi of the U.S. returns applause after exhibition tennis match against compatriot Sampras at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Agassi of the U.S. returns applause after exhibition tennis match ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Pete Sampras of the U.S. acknowledges spectators before an exhibition tennis match against compatriot Andre Agassi at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Pete Sampras of the U.S. acknowledges spectators before an exhibition ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Fans watch a video of former champion Andre Agassi during a rain delay at the U.S. Open tennis championship in New York
    Fans watch a video of former champion Andre Agassi during a rain delay ...
    Source: Reuters
  • Hong Kong actor Aaron Kwok poses with Andre Agassi of the U.S. and compatriot Pete Sampras before their exhibition tennis match at Venetian Macao in Macau
    Hong Kong actor Aaron Kwok poses with Andre Agassi of the U.S. and ...
    Source: Reuters
Pete Sampras of the U.S. reacts during an exhibition tennis match ...
Agassi's revelation features in his tell-all autobiography Open, which is set to be serialised in The Times. The American recounts in the book the day he experimented with the drug in 1997 with an assistant, who he identifies only as Slim. "Slim dumps a small pile of powder on the coffee table.
  • Print
  • Share:
  • Share
  • Digg
  • Reddit
  • Facebook
  • Stumbleupon
News Stories
 >
  • News Source: The Age | 20 days ago
    Former women's world No.1 Martina Hingis tested positive for cocaine at Wimbledon in 2007 and later announced her retirement. The Swiss star, who won five grand slam titles, always maintained her innocence but was banned for two years, a suspension...
  • News Source: pakistantimes | 20 days ago
    An exciting opening day of the Sony Ericsson Championships saw 6 of the 8 women in action, and as you would expect with the best of the best the matches were tight and intense. Elena Dementieva produced the shock result in an exceptionally tight...
  • News Source: Newstalk ZB | 20 days ago
    He says he played Agassi in the late 90's and is very surprised he has made the confession, but it shows another side to his mega star status. Steven says it was always difficult to tell Agassi's state of mind as he never really socialised with the...
  • News Source: Fox News | 20 days ago
    Brooke Shields, seen here with her ex hubby Andre Agassi, was rude to staff at a New York City sample sale. "When she was asked, like every other customer, if she needed any help, Brooke was truly rude. She could have said 'no thanks,' but instead...
  • News Source: Time of India | 20 days ago
    Eight times grand slam winner Andre Agassi has admitted using the recreational drug crystal meth and lying to men's governing body the ATP to escape a ban. In his forthcoming book, which is being serialised in The Times, the American candidly...
  • News Source: Kansas City Star | 20 days ago
    I ask for understanding and leniency and hastily sign it: Sincerely.

    "I feel ashamed, of course. I promise myself that this lie is the end of it."

    Agassi said the ATP reviewed the case, accepted his explanation and threw it out. Jim Fahey,...

Blogs
 >
  • Blog Source: popshizle.com
    Agassi admits using crystal meth in book NEW YORK — 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 an excerpt posted on People magazine's ...
  • Blog Source: www.girlgenius.com.au
    Andre Agassi admits using crystal meth - publicist Stuff.co.nz Reports out of the US today say Agassi, an eight-time Grand Slam winner who is married to women's tennis legend Steffi Graf, used crystal meth in 1997.
  • Blog Source: blog.taragana.com
    Agassi admits using crystal meth in bookNEW YORK — 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.
  • Blog Source: www.nesn.com
    "FYI: There's an off-the-charts book excerpt from Andre Agassi in the forthcoming SI: He admits to taking crystal meth during his career." The post was later deleted. The aforementioned excerpt will be in this weeks' editions of SI and ...
  • Blog Source: www.hollyscoop.com
    Tennis champion Andre Agassi has just made a shocking revelation about himself that we didn't see coming!In a new autobiography about his life, Andre will reportedly confess to using meth during h... ... The information was first made public this
  • Blog Source: tennis-in-depth.com
    US Fed Cup team blends new and old. Serena Williams is back on the U.S. Fed Cup team for the first time since 2007. Surprise U.S. Open quarterfinalist... » Serena and Kuz produce the only quality tennis of the day. ...
Images
 >
 
Videos
 >
 

Related Allvoices Contributions

Report Your News Got a similar story?
Add it to the network!

Or add related content to this report

Cell phones Cell phones use report code: @4500593

Most Popular Reports

Related Tweets

Related Allvoices Reports

Related People

Contributions

Help and Accounts


Use of this site is governed by our Terms of Use Agreement and Privacy Policy.

© Allvoices, Inc 2008-2009. All rights reserved.