That Takes Some Balls

We must hold Congressional hearings before this spreads to darts, Pop-A-Shot and liar's poker.

DUESSELDORF, Germany -- Germany's first case of doping in billiards was announced Monday after national champion Axel Buescher tested positive for an EPO masking agent.

Buescher's positive test came at November's German championships, where he captured the carom billiards title, the German Billiard Union said.

Buescher said the masking agent was in prescription medicine he failed to have approved.

The Union suspended Buescher for one year and stripped him of his title after he passed on his right to have the "B" sample tested.

EPO is a blood booster most closely associated with endurance sports, such as cycling, where it has played a central role in several Tour de France scandals.*

How can there be doping in a sport meant to be played while drunk?

* EPO link added.