Journalism Sources

You may remember hearing about BALCO in the news a few months ago. Then, you may have heard about the news, in the news, about BALCO, in the last week.

Confused?

BALCO was involved in a drugs-in-sport scandal where a large number of professional athletes were alleged to be involved in the use of performance-enhancing drugs. The two journalists who investigated and broke the story eventually published a book about it.

The baseball player/s (and other sportspeople) who continue to hit harder, throw faster and recover quicker? Playing for millions, no sanctions, role models for all the kids out there who see what it takes to make it to the top.

The journalists who broke the story? 18 months jail time for not revealing their sources.

For more information about the BALCO decision in the US:

Lost Remote – Editorial: Demand the shield law NOW

Lost Remote – Bush administration opposes federal journalist shield law

Romenesko – Points to this article and says, Watchdog journalism won’t die if BALCO newsmen jailed.

BALCO – at Wikipedia