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Major League Baseball has cleared Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard and Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman of any wrongdoing in its investigation of an Al-Jazeera America report on performance-enhancing drugs, saying that neither player violated the sports drug program. Uomo NMD Human Race Fear of God Pharrell x adidas Bianche/Nere .MLB announced Friday that it has completed its investigation, which did not find any violations of the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program by either Howard or Zimmerman.Al-Jazeera America reported in a December documentary that Howard and Zimmerman, along with several other professional athletes, allegedly received shipments of performance-enhancing drugs.The Al-Jazeera America report, titled The Dark Side: Secrets of Sports Doping,?was based on secret recordings of former Indianapolis anti-aging institute worker Charles Sly, who named Zimmerman and other high-profile athletes as having received steroid-like Delta-2 hormone supplement shipments from him while he worked at the Guyer Institute.Sly later recanted the story and told Al-Jazeera that the statements attributed to him are absolutely false and incorrect.Howard and Zimmerman filed lawsuits against Al-Jazeera America in January, claiming that the report contained false statements and was inaccurate, unsubstantiated and reckless.Howard and Zimmerman both fully cooperated with baseballs investigation, but Sly did not agree to speak with MLB or provide requested information, according to Fridays statement.Howard, 36, has 376 home runs and 1,178 RBIs over a 13-year career spent entirely with the Phillies. He was the National Leagues Rookie of the Year in 2005, was the leagues MVP in 2006 and helped the Phillies to a World Series championship in 2008, their first title in 28 years.The accusations from Al Jazeera came out of nowhere, and I was shocked and outraged by their false claims, Howard said in a statement released shortly after MLBs announcement. I welcomed the investigation by Major League Baseball as an opportunity to clear my name. I was fully cooperative and transparent in the process, and MLBs findings validate what I have said publicly. I am glad that this part of the process has concluded, and I look forward to holding the responsible people accountable for these false and defamatory claims in my ongoing litigation against Al Jazeera and its reporters.Zimmerman, 31, has played his entire 12-year career with the Nationals and is fourth on the franchises all-time list with 212 homers. He also indicated Friday that he will continue to pursue the lawsuit against the now-defunct Al-Jazeera America.I understand why Major League Baseball found it necessary to explore this matter, and I appreciate that MLB, after a thorough investigation, was able to publicly affirm my innocence, he said in a statement. Throughout my life and career, I have been true to myself, my family, the Nationals organization and my community. It is not right that a so-called news organization and its personnel can publicly make false accusations that damage my reputation and call into question my integrity without any consequences whatsoever. As I said in January when I filed my lawsuit, I am determined to hold Al Jazeera and its reporters accountable for their defamatory actions.Zimmerman also said before Friday nights game at Atlanta:?The whole point of the lawsuit was to not allow people to basically smear your name without any evidence or without any proof. So that will go on.Im just glad its behind me, Howard said Friday in the clubhouse before the Phillies-Cardinals game. Thats about it. The process is the process. Im glad its behind me and I can move forward and just focus on playing baseball.Over the course of their long and distinguished careers, both men have earned their stellar reputations as tremendous players and authentic ambassadors in their respective communities. Major League Baseballs rulings are important steps in clearing their names and securing their legacies, said Brodie Van Wagenen, the agent for both Howard and Zimmerman. The result of MLBs seven-month investigation strengthens the players resolve to seek justice in their ongoing legal battle with Al Jazeera and its reporters.Former major league catcher Taylor Teagarden, another player implicated in the Al-Jazeera America report, was suspended for 80 games in April.The report also implicated NFL players Peyton Manning, Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers, James Harrison and Mike Neal. Manning, now retired, was cleared by the NFL after an investigation. The NFL is still investigating Matthews and Peppers, who play for Green Bay, Pittsburghs Harrison and Neal, a free agent.Information from ESPNs Jerry Crasnick and The Associated Press was used in this report. Stan Smith Bianche Uomo .Y. - General manager Billy King says the Brooklyn Nets are looking to add a big man and confirmed the team worked out centre Jason Collins, who would become the first openly gay active NBA player if signed. Scontate Adidas Stan Smith Bianche/Marroni . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. http://www.nmdcs2nere.it/ . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others. LUBBOCK, Texas -- Its rare when pass-happy Texas Tech churns out more plays on the ground than in the air, but thats what happened Saturday night.Patrick Mahomes threw for five touchdowns, three to Johnathan Giles, and ran for another to lead Texas Tech past Louisiana Tech 59-45.That was their defense, Texas Tech coach Kliff Kingsbury said of the 43-36 edge to running plays. If theyre going to give us a run, were going to take it. Were going to do whatever the defense allows us to do.Giles, who finished with six catches for 186 yards, said balance with the rush and pass takes pressure off Mahomes.I feel like it makes it easier for Pat just so he dont have to throw the ball a whole lot, he said. And us as a receiver group, just blocking, being physical, if very fun.Mahomes threw touchdown passes of 64, 36, 9, 42 and 4. The junior, who came into the game leading the nation in total offense, completed 26 of 36 passes for 470 yards.Demarcus Felton rushed for 123 yards on 16 carries and had two touchdowns.The Bulldogs fell behind 35-10 and couldnt quell the Red Raiders up-tempo offense enough to pull off a comeback. They got within 11 points twice.I thought our defense was a joke, Louisiana Tech coach Skip Holtz said.Kingsbury said his team needs to get tougher and put opponents away.You cant have guys, particularly their best players, running wide open, he said.The Red Raiders (2-1) didnt punt through three quarters and scored on six of their first seven possessions.Jarred Craft had 151 yards on 21 carries and Trent Taylor caught six passes for 166 yards for the Bulldogs (1-2).Jarred did a phenomenal job, whether it was to start off a drive or a short play that hed just bust open, he did a great job getting his holes, almost always making the first defender miss quarterback Ryan Higgins said. He kept us alive.The Red Raiders pulled some razzle dazzle in thhe second quarter, running a double reverse that ended in Giles hands and brought him one of his three touchdowns -- a 42-yarder. Uomo NMD Human Race Body Earth Pharrell x adidas Marroni/Gialle/Nere. I stole that from Western Kentucky, Kingsbury said. It was a great play they ran for a touchdown, so we repped it a ton. We had it but we werent getting the right looks for it, and it just worked out tonight.TAKEAWAYS:LOUISIANA TECH: The Bulldogs defense came into the game giving up just 295 total yards per game to rank 31st in the nation . Texas Tech moved the ball at will and had almost 100 yards more of offense than that (392), and led 35-17 at halftime.TEXAS TECH: Ranked 117th in total defense coming into the game, Texas Tech showed improvement. The Bulldogs tallied 572 total yards, fewer than the 652 the Red Raiders gave up in their 68-55 loss at Arizona State last week. I thought offensively we handled the situation better, Kingsbury said. Everybody executed at a much higher level.Holtz lauded Texas Techs defense. They ran a lot of coverages, they ran a lot of fronts, he said. They do as much as any defense Ive ever seen. They ran I dont know how many coverages tonight, but you couldnt attack what they were doing.UP NEXT:LOUISIANA TECH: The Bulldogs continue their road games when they travel to Middle Tennessee.TEXAS TECH: The Red Raiders have a bye next week before hosting Kansas on Sept. 29. It will be the first Thursday night home game for Texas Tech since beating then-No. 24 TCU 20-10 on Sept. 12, 2013, Kliff Kingsburys first season with the Red Raiders.POINTS GALORE:It was the eighth home game in a row that the Red Raiders scored at least 50 points---Follow Betsy Blaney on Twitter at www.twitter.com/betsyblaney---Online: AP college football website: www.collegefootball.ap.org Stitched JerseysChina NFL Jerseys WhiteChina NFL JerseysNFL Jerseys CheapDiscount NFL JerseysCheap NFL HoodiesWholesale Authentic Jerseys ' ' '