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Conor McGregor Accused of Using Banned Substances

Conor McGregor has been accused of using human growth hormone (HGH) and anabolic steroids. These alleged instances of use occurred while he was outside of the drug testing pool. The accusations suggest continued use of banned substances even after recovering from an injury.

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Conor McGregor Accused of Using Banned Substances

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What Happened

UFC fighter Conor McGregor is facing accusations of using human growth hormone (HGH) and anabolic steroids. These alleged instances of drug use reportedly took place during periods when McGregor was not part of the drug testing program.

The accusations further suggest that McGregor may have continued to use banned substances even after his injury had healed.

Details regarding the specific timeline of the alleged drug use and the source of these accusations were not provided in the available information.

Key Facts

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    Conor McGregor is accused of using HGH and anabolic steroids.

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    The alleged use occurred while McGregor was outside the drug testing pool.

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    Accusations suggest continued use of banned substances after injury recovery.

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nytThe New York Times
Reports that Conor McGregor is said to have continued using banned drugs after his injury had healed, while outside the testing pool.
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yahoo-sportsYahoo Sports
Focuses on the accusations of HGH and anabolic steroid use by Conor McGregor while he was outside the drug testing pool.
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The New York TimesThe New York Times
Conor McGregor Is Said to Have Continued Use of Banned Drugs After Injury Healed
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Conor McGregor accused of HGH, anabolic steroids use while outside drug testing pool

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2 articles · chronological

The New York TimesThe New York Times
Conor McGregor Is Said to Have Continued Use of Banned Drugs After Injury Healed
Yahoo SportsYahoo Sports
Conor McGregor accused of HGH, anabolic steroids use while outside drug testing pool

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