Braun Wins Appeal

Ryan Braun, outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, has won his appeal against a Major League Baseball 50 game suspension after he tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. Since being charged with it he has consistently maintained his innocence. Friends, such as Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, were also quick to defend him, and state the accusations as ludicrous.

The decision to over rule the suspension was based on two key things. First, the urine sample had been stored at one of the testers homes, rather than sent directly to the lab, leaving an obvious tampering window. And secondly, the ratio of testosterone to epitestosterone was five times normal, an impossibly elevated level.

The 28 year old won the National League's Most Valuable Player award last year, and since winning Rookie of the Year in 2007 has been an All Star every year. He currently has a five year contract worth $105 million.