By Justin Worsley
To say the least, 2010 has at least brought the world more creative reasons for athletes failing drug tests.
Last month, Houston Texans owner Bob McNair tried to justify Brian Cushing's failed performance enhancing drug test on account that the linebacker suffered from "overtrained athlete syndrome."
Today cyclist Alberto Contador blames steak.
Contador, who has won three of the last four Tour de France tournaments, tested positive for a small amount of clenbuterol, a drug which is normally used as a decongestant for people with asthma, on July 21.
Contador claims he ate tainted meat the day before and the day of the drug test. Experts have stated that this is possible because the drug is sometimes illegally given to cattle.
The Spaniard also stated that those in his party also commented that the steak did not taste right.
Clenbuterol is sometimes used as a weight-loss suppliment, but can also be used for bodybuilding.
This is not the first time in his career that Contador has been accused of cheating, however, it is the first time he has tested positive for a supplement.
The International Cycling Union has not made any announcements on Contador's, 27, fate. At worst, Contador could become the second cyclist to be stripped of a Tour de France title.
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