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Tennis legend Andre Agassi admits to taking a substance known as ‘crystal meth’ in 1997. This is a type of drug and is the short form of methamphetamine. Agassi has described the experiences in his forthcoming autobiography. Portions of this book would shortly appear in a couple of sports magazines. He has had a wonderful career in ...
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Agassi admits use of crystal meth
American Andre Agassi has admitted in his new autobiography he lied to tennis authorities about his use of crystal methamphetamine to escape a ban. Eight-time grand slam winner Agassi, who retired in 2006, said he used the drug in 1997 when he had an assistant known as 'Slim'. "Slim dumps a small pile of powder on the coffee table," writes ...
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Agassi Admits To Using Crystal Meth and Lying to ATP
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NEW YORK (AP) — Andre Agassi's upcoming autobiography contains an admission he used crystal meth in 1997 and failed a drug test - a result thrown out after he lied by saying he ``unwittingly'' took the substance. According to an excerpt of the autobiography published Wednesday in The Times of London, the eight-time Grand Slam champion ...
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- News Source: The Irish Times | 20 days agoThe American confessed to using the drug in 1997, a year in which he slumped to 141st in the world rankings. He then lied to ATP officials and escaped punishment. Agassi has given an interview to American television station CBS — due to be aired...
- News Source: China Peoples Daily | 21 days agoOpen tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Andre Agassi pleaded for compassion in a TV interview in response to criticism of his crystal meth use while depressed in 1997. Agassi, who revealled drug taking in his new...
- News Source: Reuters | 21 days agoAndre Agassi, mired in controversy after admitting to using crystal meth, pleaded for compassion from his critics in a television interview that will be broadcast on Sunday in the United States. During the 60 Minutes interview, excerpts of which...
- News Source: Inquirer.net | 21 days agoAndre Agassi has pleaded for compassion from critics over his taking of crystal methamphetamine, saying he "needed help" to fight depression in 1997. CBS released excerpts from Agassi's interview in the "60 Minutes" program Thursday with the entire...
- News Source: Miami Herald | 21 days agoAndre Agassi is responding to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling "60 Minutes" he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997. Discussing his new autobiography, Agassi became emotional when reacting to...
- Blog Source: www.sport-daily.comIn '60 Minutes' interview, Andre Agassi asks for compassion regarding drug use in '97 Read full story.
- Blog Source: popshizle.comAgassi pleads for compassion on '60 Minutes' NEW YORK — Andre Agassi responded to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling “60 Minutes” he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997.
- Blog Source: birlaa.comAndre Agassi is responding to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling 60 Minutes he needed help when he took the drug while depressed in 1997. Discussing his new autobiography, Agassi became emotional when ...
- Blog Source: linhanyi.putblog.comAgassi pleads for compassion on '60 Minutes'. Posted by linhanyi. Nov 05 2009. Andre Agassi responded to criticism of his crystal meth use with a plea for compassion, telling “60 Minutes” he. needed help when he took the drug while ... So I
- Blog Source: www.acouplethings.comESPN.com - Tennis: Andre Agassi pleads for compassion on '60 Minutes'. This is a syndicated post. Original article from ESPN.com - Tennis, available at ESPN.com - Tennis. Andre Agassi is responding to criticism of his crystal meth use ...
- Blog Source: tennisworld.typepad.comA few years ago, I collaborated on an extensive Q and A interview with Steffi Graf. Wanting to shape the best possible piece, I suggested to an apprehensive Steffi - er, Stefanie - that I would happily share the final manuscript with ...
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@carr2n Sports Illustrated scoops itself via Twitter http://bit.ly/1uLkRc Agassi old news by the time mag comes out
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@jonstennistweet Agassi on 60 Minutes this sunday, we hear. Couric interview?
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@timdahlberg Agassi on 60 Minutes says people should show compassion for his meth use...maybe if he wasn't cashing in 5 million to admit it they might
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@jonstennistweet @nadalnews very cynical...but i suspect others have thought likewise...the timing of agassi couldn;t have been worse
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