Former world champion banned from Tour de FrancePARIS - Organisers of the Tour de France have said they would not allow 2005 world road race champion Tom Boonen to take part in this year’s race because he tested positive for cocaine. Armstrong among 6 riders picked for Astana Cycling Tour de France teamLance Armstrong will be on Astana Cycling’s final nine-rider roster for the Tour de France next month. Belgian rider Tom Boonen banned from Tour de France after positive test for cocainePARIS — Tour de France organizers banned former world champion Tom Boonen from next month’s race after the Belgian rider tested positive for cocaine for the second time in less than year. Armstrong’s Astana team appears set for Tour after solving financial woes in deal with backersBRUSSELS — Lance Armstrong’s Astana team appears ready to participate in the Tour de France after reaching an agreement with its Kazakh backers to solve financial problems that have plagued the team this year. No. 14-ranked Gael Monfils of France pulls out of Wimbledon with wrist injuryLONDON — Gael Monfils of France has pulled out of Wimbledon due to a wrist injury. Ivan Navarro upsets defending champion David Ferrer in Ordina Open quarterfinalsDEN BOSCH, Netherlands — Ivan Navarro upset defending champion David Ferrer 6-4, 6-2 Thursday in a match between Spaniards to reach the Ordina Open semifinals. Bolt runs 9.77 with strong tail wind at Golden Spike meet in Czech RepublicOSTRAVA, Czech Republic — Olympic champion and world-record holder Usain Bolt has run the 100 meters in 9.77 seconds to win the Golden Spike meet. 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. Man U’s Fergie could have signed French star Ribery for freeLONDON - Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson could have signed French star Franck Ribery for nothing four years ago. Brazilians say narrow win over Egypt a warning ahead of Confed Cup matchup against USATTERIDGEVILLE, South Africa — A narrow win over Egypt has put Brazil on alert at the Confederations Cup. 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. Spain outclass New Zealand at Confederations CupRUSTENBURG - A hat-trick from Fernando Torres in the opening 16 minutes set Spain on the way to a 5-0 demolition of New Zealand in their opening game of the Confederations Cup Sunday. NASCAR says it would be open to other foreign manufacturers joining Toyota in stock car racingBROOKLYN, Mich. — NASCAR says it would be open to other foreign manufacturers joining Toyota in stock car racing. Peugeot holds lead at 24 Hours of Le Mans but Audi maintains pressureLE MANS, France — Peugeot held the top two spots after eight hours of the Le Mans endurance race on Saturday. California Dreaming: Howard still believes Magic can rally over Lakers in finalsORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard has his bags packed. 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. Moncoutie wins next-to-last stage of the Dauphine Libere; Valverde retains overall leadSAINT-FRANCOIS-LONGCHAMP, France — David Moncoutie of France won the next-to-last stage of the Dauphine Libere with a late breakaway on Saturday, and Alejandro Valverde of Spain retained the overall lead in the Tour de France warmup. In any language, Gasol not happy with Pietrus’ flagrant foul in Game 4ORLANDO, Fla. — Pau Gasol is from Spain, Mickael Pietrus from France. So when they have a confrontation on the court, what language is it in? Cristiano Ronaldo ready to offer range of skills to Real Madrid if transfer goes throughLONDON — So what will Real Madrid be getting for more than $130 million? Cristiano Ronaldo’s mesmerizing ball skills are unquestionable, while the Portugal winger’s goal-scoring exploits could fill a DVD boxed set. Silver Stars veteran guard Vickie Johnson announces she will retire after the WNBA seasonSAN ANTONIO — Vickie Johnson, one of the four players remaining from the WNBA’s inaugural season in 1997, has decided to retire. Manchester United accepts world-record bid for star Cristiano Ronaldo from Real MadridLONDON — Manchester United accepted a world-record transfer offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid on Thursday, clearing the World Player of the Year to negotiate personal terms with the Spanish club. Russia keep heat on Germany; England nearly there (Lead)HAMBURG - Russia moved to within a point of Germany after a 3-0 win over Finland, while England and already-qualified Netherlands continued their winning runs in World Cup qualifiers. Bicycle chain gang: French convicts get their own ‘Tour de France’ to build self-esteemPARIS — From behind prison bars, the view never changes. From behind the handlebars of racing bikes, dozens of French inmates are seeing the vineyards of Provence, the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast and the majestic spires of the Alps in their own special Tour de France. Top-seeded Andy Murray beats Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-1, 6-4 in 2nd round at Queen’s ClubLONDON — Top-seeded Andy Murray defeated Andreas Seppi of Italy 6-1, 6-4 Wednesday in the second round in the grass-court tournament at Queen’s Club. Grabsch wins 4th stage of the Dauphine Libere; Evans back in overall race leadVALENCE, France — Bert Grabsch of Germany has won the fourth stage of the Dauphine Libere ahead of Cadel Evans of Australia, who reclaimed the overall lead in the Tour de France warmup. Seahawks agree to terms with 7th-round pick Courtney GreeneSEATTLE — The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with seventh-round draft pick Courtney Greene. Furlan sprints to 1st win of season in Dauphine Libere’s 2nd stage; Evans keeps overall leadDIJON, France — Angelo Furlan won the second stage of the Dauphine Libere in a sprint finish on Monday and Cadel Evans finished with the pack to keep the overall lead of the Tour de France warmup. Federer closer to No. 1 Nadal in ATP rankings, Soderling up to 12th; Kuznetsova No. 5 in WTAPARIS — Roger Federer’s French Open victory cut the points gap between him and No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the ATP rankings by more than half. Best ever? After finally winning French, Roger Federer says he’s glad to be part of debatePARIS — With his first French Open title, Roger Federer strengthened the argument he’s the best tennis player ever. French Open champ, at last: Federer completes career Grand Slam, ties Sampras with 14 majorsPARIS — Oh, how Roger Federer savored every moment with his first French Open trophy. Robin Soderling’s improbable run to French Open final ends in loss to FedererPARIS — Robin Soderling did the impossible at the French Open once. He just couldn’t do it twice. Berta of Sweden wins French boys’ title; Mladenovic of France wins girls’ titlePARIS — Sweden had one champion Sunday at the French Open: Daniel Berta. Cadel Evans wins Dauphine Libere prologue stage, Contador takes second placeNANCY, France — Cadel Evans of Australia won the opening prologue at the Dauphine Libere on Sunday, beating Tour de France rival Alberto Contador of Spain by eight seconds. AP Interview: His Grand Slam record tied, Pete Sampras calls Roger Federer ‘greatest ever’PARIS — Pete Sampras already figured Roger Federer would go down as the greatest tennis player in history. Man runs onto court in French Open final, waves flag, tries to place hat on Federer’s headPARIS — Stunned and shaken, Roger Federer stood on center court during the French Open final wondering if the intruder who had just run up to him posed a threat. |
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