Drugs scandal: British doctor claims he doped 150 athletes

Premier League footballers and international sports stars caught up in allegations

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British sport has been thrown into turmoil after a doctor was secretly filmed describing how he had prescribed banned performance-enhancing drugs to more than 150 athletes, including Premier League footballers and international stars.

An investigation by the Sunday Times alleges that Dr Mark Bonar charges athletes thousands of pounds for illegal drugs. His clients are said to include top-league footballers, an England cricketer, British Tour de France cyclists, a boxing champion, tennis players and even contestants on Strictly Come Dancing.

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