Armstrong wins Leadville 100 in record time, ends Wiens’ 6-year reign as champLEADVILLE, Colo. — Lance Armstrong can’t remember the last time he raced 65 miles by himself. Lance Armstrong out to end 6-time defending champ David Wiens’ reign at Leadville 100LEADVILLE, Colo. — Dave Wiens, the six-time defending champion of the grueling Leadville 100 mountain bike endurance test, takes little solace in having held off Lance Armstrong at least year’s “Race Across the Sky.” IOC to rule on women’s boxing, mixed doubles in tennis, other changes for 2012 London Games
‘Lucky’ cyclist training for triathlon recovers from lightning strikeBOULDER, Colo. — A 44-year-old bicyclist struck by lightning in north-central Colorado while training for a triathlon is out of the hospital after temporarily losing her sight and motion in her arms. Bicyclist recovers after being struck by lightning in Colorado while training for triathlonBOULDER, Colo. — A 44-year-old bicyclist struck by lightning in north-central Colorado while training for a triathlon is out of the hospital after temporarily losing her sight and motion in her arms. Alexandre Vinokourov returns to cycling at Castillon-La-Bataille race in FranceCASTILLON-LA-BATAILLE, France — Cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov has raced for the first time since his two-year doping ban ended last month, completing the Castillon-La-Bataille criterium race in France. Rodriguez finally rides back atop X Games podium with gold in Skateboard StreetCARSON, Calif. — Paul Rodriguez spent four taxing years trying to get back to the top of the podium at the X Games. Alberto Contador, Lance Armstrong criticize each other in Tour aftermathMADRID — Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong are sniping again after a fragile truce during the Tour de France. Olympic 1500-meter champion Rashid Ramzi faces IOC panel to answer Beijing doping chargesLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic 1,500-meter champion Rashid Ramzi faced a disciplinary hearing Monday to explain why he tested positive for the blood-boosting drug CERA after the Beijing Games. Staying in a Taiwanese love hotel with the true object of his affections: His bicycleTAIPEI, Taiwan — We were guys staying at the same hotel with our mistresses. Nicolas Sarkozy’s collapse could prove a wakeup call for France’s high-octane presidentPARIS — Nicolas Sarkozy’s high-octane lifestyle just hit a speed bump. Spokes, grapes and pioneer history: Cycling Missouri’s Katy Trail, one sip at a timeHERMANN, Mo. — The 19th century German settlers who saw visions of the Rhineland in the rolling Missouri hills likely didn’t anticipate the more modern voyagers who flock to these parts: Spandex-wearing, energy-bar-chowing cyclists lured by a 236-mile rails-to-trails path — the nation’s longest. Alberto Contador set for long reign on the Tour de FrancePARIS — Even as his chance of winning this year’s Tour de France slipped away, Lance Armstrong earned more than his share of attention. From Spain, not a Dane _ Alberto Contador shrugs off anthem mishap at Tour de France ceremonyPARIS — Alberto Contador took it in stride when, unexpectedly, the Danish national anthem echoed on the Champs-Elysees in celebration of the Spaniard’s Tour de France victory. Goodbye implacable old Lance Armstrong; hello to the more human version who finishes thirdPARIS — Well, well, there’s a sight you don’t see every day at the Tour de France: Lance Armstrong on the podium in Paris without — hold the presses — the race winner’s garish yellow jersey on his back. Alberto Contador wins Tour de France for second time in 3 years; Lance Armstrong takes 3rdPARIS — Lance Armstrong’s kids were dressed in yellow. He was not. French President Nicolas Sarkozy faints while jogging, undergoes medical examPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy fainted while jogging Sunday on a hot afternoon at a presidential residence outside the capital and was hospitalized for medical tests, the country’s health minister said. Alberto Contador, the 2007 champ, wins Tour de France again; Lance Armstrong takes 3rdPARIS — Alberto Contador won the Tour de France for a second time Wednesday, and Lance Armstrong capped his return to the race with an impressive third-place finish. French anti-doping agency to retest 2008 Tour de France samples for CERAPARIS — The French anti-doping agency will retest some blood samples from last year’s Tour de France, mainly for the banned blood-booster CERA. Contador in yellow, Armstrong third as Tour de France heads toward Paris finalePARIS — Overall leader Alberto Contador is cruising with the pack in a triumphant roll toward Paris in the 21st and final stage of the Tour de France. Contador in yellow, but Armstrong may be green as Spaniard all but seals Tour victoryMONT VENTOUX, France — Alberto Contador is basking in double satisfaction: the Tour de France victory is an easy ride away, and he’s pulled it off in spite of his own team — and Lance Armstrong. When the chips were down, Armstrong held his own. Now, roll on 2010AVIGNON, France — Relaxing in the cool of his hotel room, the hard work done on this Tour de France, a barefooted Lance Armstrong is looking pretty pleased with himself. AP Interview: Lance Armstrong praises Contador, has no regrets with 3rd place finish at TourAVIGNON, France — Lance Armstrong has no regrets about finishing third at the Tour de France. Contador all but assures Tour title after fierce mountain stage, with Armstrong set for podiumMONT VENTOUX, France — Alberto Contador all but sealed his second Tour de France title Saturday, keeping the yellow jersey after a punishing mountain ride in the next to last stage. And almost certain to join him on the podium is Lance Armstrong. Contador keeps lead in punishing mountain stage to all but lock up Tour de France titleMONT VENTOUX, France — Alberto Contador has all but locked up the Tour de France title, keeping the yellow jersey after a punishing mountain ride in the next to last stage. Contador leads; Armstrong aims to defend 3rd place at Tour with Mont Ventoux shakeout loomingMONTELIMAR, France — Tour de France riders are off on the last crucial stage, heading for a finish on the dreaded Mont Ventoux as winds swept wildly across its peak. Lance Armstrong eyes third-place Tour finish as daunting Mont Ventoux loomsAUBENAS, France — Lance Armstrong almost certainly won’t be beating Alberto Contador for the yellow jersey. Armstrong clings to 3rd, Contador a near lock for Tour de France victory as Mont Ventoux loomsAUBENAS, France — After three weeks and thousands of miles of riding, it all comes down to this: a soaring bald mountain in Provence where the Tour de France can be won or lost. Armstrong clings to 3rd, Contador a near lock for Tour victory as Mont Ventoux loomsAUBENAS, France — After three weeks and thousands of miles of riding, it all comes down to this: a soaring bald mountain in Provence where the Tour de France can be won or lost. Italian police search home of suspended 2007 Giro champion Di LucaROME — Italian police have searched the home of 2007 Giro d’Italia winner Danilo Di Luca two days after he was provisionally banned from riding as part of an anti-doping probe. Contador in command at Tour de France; Armstrong in 3rd place; Mark Cavendish wins 19th stageAUBENAS, France — Alberto Contador stayed in command at the Tour de France with two days of racing left while teammate Lance Armstrong remained in third place as a daunting mountain climb awaits. Alberto Contador leads, Lance Armstrong in 3rd place as 19th stage of Tour de France beginsBOURGOIN-JALLIEU, France — Alberto Contador looks poised for overall victory as Tour de France riders have set off on a relatively flat 19th stage. Lance Armstrong moves back into 3rd after time trial; Alberto Contador has dominant leadANNECY — Lance Armstrong had never experienced such an ordeal in a time trial during his seven-year dominant spell on the Tour de France. Bluffy the Armstrong slayer at Tour? No, he’s third despite uncharacteristic time-trialANNECY, France — Lance Armstrong finds himself in unfamiliar territory at this Tour de France — fighting just to remain among the top three riders. Lance Armstrong, Radio Shack forming new cycling team for 2010 Tour de FranceANNECY, France — Lance Armstrong and RadioShack are forming a new cycling team that will compete in next year’s Tour de France. |
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