The current doping scandal may have serious ramifications across the sports world, including the women's sports world.

Even before this latest news, there were some recent issues of doping in women's sports. First, US sprinter Kelli White tested positive for modafinil, a stimulant that White says she was using to treat a sleep disorder.

And earlier this year, after Henin beat Clijsters in the US Open finals, Clijsters's dad suggested that Henin was using banned substances. He didn't offer any evidence to support his claim, and Henin angrily denied the charges.

Last week brought word of a scandal that may affect athletes of both genders in a variety of sports. A Bay Area nutrional supplement company is being investigated for creating and selling a substance known as THG, which is apparently similar to many banned steroids, but which was thought to be undetectable in drug tests.

The company is being investigated by both tax and narcotics authorities. Several prominent athletes have been linked to the company, and as many as 40 have already been subpoenaed. The athletes include people like Barry Bonds and Jason Giambi, as well as Kelli White and fellow track star (and WNBA hopeful) Marion Jones.

It appears that, for now, the athletes are only being asked about the tax aspects of the case. The IRS wants to know what payments they made to the firm so it can determine whether the firm paid fair taxes.

But the answers that the athletes give, and other info found in the continuing investigation, could lead to much graver charges.