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Mitchell's contribution to sports involved?

  • Diplomacy in the Olympics

  • Drug policy reform in baseball

  • Sports finance reform

  • Anti-doping legislation

Answer

Drug policy reform in baseball was Mitchell's main contribution to sports. He was appointed by Major League Baseball in 2006 to investigate the use of performance-enhancing drugs in the sport. His report, published in 2007, found that drug use was widespread and implicated many high-profile players. The report led to significant changes in MLB's drug policy and resulted in the suspension of several players.
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