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. Ai Miyazato of Japan wins Evian Masters with birdie on 1st sudden-death playoff holeEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Ai Miyazato of Japan won the Evian Masters with a birdie on the first playoff hole Sunday, beating Sophie Gustafson of Sweden to clinch her first victory on the LPGA Tour. 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. Sarkozy’s office says French president feels faint while exercising, undergoes medical examPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy felt unwell while exercising Sunday and was undergoing medical tests, the Elysee Palace announced. 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. Meet records fall as world championships get off to fast start, but Park is too slowROME — Meet records didn’t stand a chance Sunday on the opening morning of the world swimming championships, the last hurrah for high-tech bodysuits. 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. Brewerton shares lead with Kim and Gustafson at Evian MastersEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Becky Brewerton of Wales shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday to grab a share of the Evian Masters lead for the third consecutive round. Brewerton shares Evian Masters lead with Kim and GustafsonEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Becky Brewerton of Wales has shot a 3-under 69 to grab a share of the lead at the Evian Masters for the third consecutive round. 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. Stage 20 of Tour de France starts, last hurdle for ContadorMONTELIMAR - The penultimate stage of the 2009 Tour de France got under way Saturday here, the final hurdle in Alberto Contador’s quest for his second Tour championship. 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. Miyazato, Choi, Brewerton share lead after second round at Evian Masters; Wie improvesEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Ai Miyazato of Japan shot a 6-under 66 on Friday to share the second-round lead at the Evian Masters and Michelle Wie was eight shots back after a 70. 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. Tour de France Stage 19 begins with Contador in driver’s seat
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. Brewerton, Choi and Kim share lead after opening round at Evian Masters _ Ochoa strugglesEVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Becky Brewerton shot a 5-under 67 and was tied for the first-round lead at the Evian Masters on Thursday, while Michelle Wie rescued a disappointing start with two late birdies. 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. Contador all but assures 2nd Tour victory by winning time trial; Armstrong moves up to 3rdANNECY, France — Alberto Contador all but assured his second Tour de France victory Thursday, winning the race’s final time trial while Lance Armstrong struggled with fatigue but moved up one spot to third place. Contador wins 18th stage time trial to solidify Tour de France lead; Armstrong advances to 3rdANNECY, France — Alberto Contador has won the final time trial in the Tour de France, and Lance Armstrong moved up a spot to third place overall. Armstrong to battle Schleck brothers for podium spot in Tour de France time trial in Stage 18ANNECY, France — The 18th-stage time trial is under way at the Tour de France, with Lance Armstrong needing a comeback if he wants a place on the podium when the race ends Sunday in Paris. Stage 18 of the Tour, a crucial time trial, gets under wayAnnecy,FRANCE - The 18th stage of the 2009 Tour de France, a crucial individual time trial, got under way Thursday in the Alpine city of Annecy when Yauheni Hutarovich of Belarus rolled down the starting ramp. Heavy atmosphere within Astana team as 2nd Tour de France victory looms for Alberto ContadorLE GRAND-BORNAND, France — Alberto Contador used the third and final Alpine stage of the Tour de France to take a further step toward a second victory in cycling’s showcase event. Armstrong drops to fourth as Contador keeps Tour lead; Astana podium sweep in troubleLE GRAND-BORNAND, France — Lance Armstrong couldn’t stay in the front during the final Alpine stage in the Tour de France, so he played faithful teammate for Alberto Contador instead. Contador closing in on Tour win; Armstrong falls to 4th overall; Schleck wins 17th stageLE-GRAND-BORNAND, France — Alberto Contador closed in on victory at the Tour de France Wednesday after finishing second behind Frank Schleck in the 17th stage as the race left the Alps. |
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Bourgoin-Jallieu,FRANCE - The 19th stage of the 2009 Tour de France began Friday in the city of Bourgoin-Jallieu with most riders thinking about Saturday’s decisive stage and Lance Armstrong already looking forward to next year.
