Spanish Cyclists- Landaluze, Serrano in Deep Waters
WADA asks sports court to impose lifetime ban on cyclist Tyler Hamilton for 2nd doping offenseLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Anti-Doping Agency has asked the sport’s highest court to ban U.S. cyclist Tyler Hamilton for life for doping. CAS sets date for Hansen appeal to keep Norway’s equestrian medal in Olympic doping caseLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Sport’s highest court on Thursday set an October date for Tony Andre Hansen’s appeal to keep his Olympic equestrian medal after his horse failed a drug test. Engine on a fast catamaran among the issues in another America’s Cup rules spatAnother court fight is revving up between bitter America’s Cup rivals from the United States and Switzerland, and this one includes the legality of an engine aboard a fast catamaran. UCI president Pat McQuaid unopposed for 2nd term in office; will stand in IOC membership voteGENEVA — Pat McQuaid will stand unopposed for a second four-year term as president of cycling’s governing body, clearing the way for his bid to join the International Olympic Committee in October. Lance Armstrong just misses yellow jersey, trails Tour by less than second after time trialMONTPELLIER, France — Over two days, Lance Armstrong showed his rivals that his desire to lead his teammates to victory was very much alive after nearly four years in retirement. Seeing yellow: Armstrong surges within split second of lead at Tour after team time trialMONTPELLIER, France — Calling his team “simply awesome,” Lance Armstrong was nearly decked out in yellow again. Usain Bolt wins 200m in 19.59 seconds in Lausanne; time is 4th fastest despite cold, rainLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Usain Bolt ran the fourth-fastest 200 meters in history, finishing in 19.59 seconds at the Athletissima meet Tuesday despite chilly weather and a track slowed by a downpour. Armstrong surges within a second of lead as Astana wins team time trial at Tour de FranceMONTPELLIER, France — Lance Armstrong surged within a second of the Tour de France lead after his Astana squad won Tuesday’s team time trial in a dramatic finish. Armstrong surges within second of lead as Astana wins team time trial at Tour de FranceMONTPELLIER, France — Lance Armstrong surged within a second of the Tour de France lead after his Astana squad won Tuesday’s team time trial in a dramatic finish. US midfielder Michael Bradley suspended for 3 matches, can return for qualifier at MexicoWASHINGTON — A confrontation with a referee following the United States’ upset victory over Spain has earned midfielder Michael Bradley a three-game suspension, although the penalty is unlikely to affect qualifying for next year’s World Cup. A savvy Texan up to old tricks, Armstrong jumps to 3rd at Tour with yellow jersey in sightLA GRANDE-MOTTE, France — If age is Lance Armstrong’s enemy, then experience is his friend. Usain Bolt to kick off his ’serious’ season in Lausanne, ready to chase records againLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Usain Bolt is ready to chase more records. Swiss let the cat out of the boatshed: Alinghi will defend America’s Cup in 90-foot catamaranThe worst-kept secret in the America’s Cup is official: Alinghi of Switzerland will sail a giant catamaran when it defends the oldest trophy in international sports early next year against bitter U.S. rival BMW Oracle Racing. 5-time Olympic speedskating champ Claudia Pechstein of Germany banned 2 years for dopingLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Olympic speedskating great Claudia Pechstein of Germany was banned for two years because of blood doping Friday and will miss the 2010 Vancouver Games. IOC says it is monitoring developments in case of possible underage gymnastsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee says it is following developments in the case of the two gymnasts on China’s 2000 Olympic team who are suspected of being underage. International gymnastics officials turn case of 2000 gymnasts’ ages to disciplinary commissionTwo Chinese gymnasts suspected of being underage at the 2000 Olympics aren’t off the hook yet. FINA OK’s dozens of modified swimsuits for world championships, record booksLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Swimming’s governing body says it has approved over 100 more suits for the world championships next month. Fabian Cancellara wins Tour of Switzerland with convincing victory in final stageBERN, Switzerland — Fabian Cancellara has won the Tour of Switzerland after a convincing victory in the race’s final stage. Martin wins 8th stage of Tour of Switzerland; Valjavec retains slim overall leadCRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Tony Martin of Germany has won the eighth stage of the Tour of Switzerland, and Tadej Valjavec of Slovenia clung to the overall lead. FINA prepares to approve new list of high-tech swimsuits for world championshipsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Swimming’s governing body has begun deciding which high-tech swimsuits can be worn at the world championships next month. Equestrian federation probes 2nd horse doping case against family of its presidentLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Equestrian Federation is investigating a second member of its president’s family for alleged horse doping. Top sports court to hear Alejandro Valverde’s appeal to overturn 2-year doping banLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Sport’s highest court says it will hear Alejandro Valverde’s appeal to overturn a doping ban that stops the star cyclist from riding in the Tour de France. Rio emerges from presentations as strong contender for 2016 OlympicsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — With 3½ months to go, Rio de Janeiro has picked up significant momentum in the race for the 2016 Olympics. Cavendish sprints to his 2nd stage win in Tour of Switzerland; Valjavec keeps overall leadBAD ZURZACH, Switzerland — Mark Cavendish of Great Britain dominated another sprint finish to win the sixth stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Thursday, while Tadej Valjavec of Slovenia retained the overall lead. UEFA bans Chelsea’s Drogba for 4 matches because of referee outburst after match vs. BarcelonaNYON, Switzerland — UEFA has suspended Chelsea striker Didier Drogba for four matches because of his outburst toward the referee after his team was eliminated in the semifinals of the Champions League. UCI calls for doping charges against 5 riders in 1st cases using blood profiling systemAIGLE, Switzerland — Five cyclists face doping charges based on suspicious test results gathered in a pioneering blood profiling system. Chicago cites White House support and financial guarantees for 2016 Olympic bidLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Chicago has led off the presentations of the four cities bidding for the 2016 Olympics. IOC president Jacques Rogge says economic issues shouldn’t drive decision on 2016 host cityLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Financial considerations should not drive the decision on which city hosts the 2016 Olympics, IOC president Jacques Rogge said Tuesday on the eve of key presentations by the four candidates. IOC threatens to ban Kuwait from Olympic movement in dispute over state interferenceLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee says Kuwait will be suspended from the Olympic movement if it does not change its sports laws within six weeks. Top sports court rules star Kazakh rider Alexandre Vinokourov ineligible for Tour de FranceLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Star cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov has been banned from next month’s Tour de France. Olympic champion Fabian Cancellara wins time trial stage to open Tour of SwitzerlandRUGGELL, Liechtenstein — Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara won the opening stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Saturday. AP Interview: Rogge says IOC could reduce Olympic football tournament if FIFA changes age ruleLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The IOC is adamant on keeping the current age format for Olympic soccer and will cut back the size of the tournament if governing body FIFA changes the player eligibility rules. Court of Arbitration for Sport hears Polish canoeist’s appeal against Beijing disqualificationLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Polish canoeist Adam Seroczynski went to sport’s highest court Tuesday trying to overturn his disqualification from the Beijing Olympics for doping. Volleyball hit by financial downturn as 2nd Gulf state cancels tournamentLAUSANNE, Switzerland — A second volleyball tournament in the Persian Gulf has been called off due to the recession. |
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AIGLE, Switzerland — The International Cycling Union has suspended two Spanish riders Landaluze, Serrano who tested positive for the banned blood-boosting drug CERA.
