Four-time all-star Knoblauch agrees to meet with US Congress

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WASHINGTON (AFP) — Former American baseball star Chuck Knoblauch has agreed to testify before US Congress to discuss the use of performance enhancing drugs in Major League Baseball.

The 39-year-old Knoblauch decided to be interviewed after being issued a subpoena by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

The Committee, which is investigating drug use in baseball, issued the subpoena last week after the four-time all-star Knoblauch did not respond to an invitation to appear at a deposition.

The invitation to Knoblauch followed the publication of former Senator George Mitchell's report into performance-enhancing substances in baseball.

"We are pleased that Mr. Knoblauch has agreed to voluntarily participate in a transcribed interview or...