Baseball star Barry Bonds charged

A US federal grand jury has charged baseball star Barry Bonds with perjury and obstructing justice over a steroids inquiry, justice officials say.

The jury was investigating testimony given by the San Francisco star in 2003, that he had never knowingly used performance-enhancing drugs.

Bonds became the all-time home run record holder in August when he beat Hank Aaron's total of 755 runs.

But his feat has been overshadowed by claims he used steroids.

The Major League Baseball star announced in September that he would leave the San Francisco Giants at the end of the season after the club decided not to renew his contract.

He said that he had no intention of retiring from the game.

The left-hander has never tested positive for drug use and denies knowingly taking performance-enhancing substances.

Nevertheless, he was dogged by rumours when his home run tally took off after he turned 35, moving past the legendary Babe Ruth into second place in May of last year with his 715th career home run.

Source: BBC Sport