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. Contador retains overall lead at Tour; Armstrong drops to fifth; Frank Schleck wins 17th stageLE-GRAND-BORNAND, France — Alberto Contador has finished second in the 17th stage of the Tour de France as the overall leader moved closer to victory. Former Giro winner Danilo Di Luca provisionally banned after positive tests for CERAAIGLE, Switzerland — Cycling’s governing body suspended former Giro d’Italia winner Danilo Di Luca on Wednesday after he tested positive for the banned blood-booster CERA. Tour de France stage 16 crash- News
Alberto Contador leads, Lance Armstrong 2nd as Tour de France embarks on last Alpine stageLE-GRAND-BORNAND, France — Tour de France leader Alberto Contador and second-place Astana teammate Lance Armstrong have started on the 17th stage of the race, which features five tough climbs. Lance Armstrong may not win Tour de France _ but like Tom Watson at Turnberry, he can’t loseNo matter what Lance Armstrong said about being a good teammate, if the opportunity presented itself, he wouldn’t hesitate to wring Alberto Contador’s neck and leave him for dead by the side of the road. He’s just going to run out of time and space first. Armstrong’s strong showing has him eyeing next year’s Tour de France with American-backed teamBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong has already achieved a victory at this year’s Tour de France. Armstrong to announce new US sponsor for Astana; will ride Tour next yearBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong says he’s found a new American sponsor to back Astana next year. He won’t say if he will stay with the team or start his own squad. AP Interview: Armstrong feels better at Tour, would pursue lead only if Contador has ‘bad day’BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong mustered one of his strongest showings yet at this Tour de France on Tuesday, a dazzling burst of acceleration from yesteryear that allowed him to keep second place. Lance Armstrong set to announce new American sponsor for his teamBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong says he’s found a new American sponsor to back his team next year. Contador keeps Tour lead in Alps, Armstrong stays 2nd; Spain’s Astarloza wins 16th stageBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Alberto Contador rode hard to keep the Tour de France’s yellow jersey in the Alps on Tuesday, while teammate Lance Armstrong produced a dazzling burst of speed to remain in second place. Pope sends greetings to Tour de France, calls for respect of moral values in sportsLES COMBES, Italy — Pope Benedict XVI has sent his greetings to the Tour de France, saying commitment in sports must always be accompanied by respect for moral values. Bernhard Kohl’s former manager accuses cyclist of giving doping to other Gerolstein ridersVIENNA — Bernhard Kohl’s former manager has accused the banned Austrian cyclist of giving doping substances to other riders at the German Gerolsteiner team in 2007 and 2008. Alberto Contador leads, Lance Armstrong 2nd as Tour de France embarks on 16th stage in AlpsMARTIGNY, Switzerland — Tour de France leader Alberto Contador and second-place teammate Lance Armstrong have started on the 16th stage of the race, which goes into the Swiss Alps. Pope Benedict sends greetings to Tour de France, calls for respect of moral values in sportsLES COMBES, Italy — Pope Benedict XVI has sent his greetings to riders and organizers of the Tour de France and told them that commitment in sports must always be accompanied by the respect of moral values. Andy Schleck wants to isolate Alberto Contador from Astana teammates to win Tour de FranceVERBIER, Switzerland — Andy Schleck isn’t ready to concede the Tour de France to Alberto Contador just yet. Contador turns his concern to other teams now that the rivalry with Armstrong is all but goneSION, Switzerland — The tension with Lance Armstrong is all but gone in the crisp mountain air and the line of authority is clear. Now, Alberto Contador wants to concentrate on those teams intent on seizing his Tour de France lead. Armstrong’s Tour de France dream bursts in Contador’s wake
Older athletes such as Watson, Armstrong show skills can age wellOld for their sports, yet still vying to be at the top of their games, Tom Watson and Lance Armstrong showed the skills that made them great when they were young haven’t faded away with the years. Put away the rockin’ chairs: Even in defeat, Watson shows that aging athletes can still thrive
Armstrong all but concedes Tour as Contador wins stage and takes yellow jersey in AlpsVERBIER, Switzerland — Lance Armstrong all but conceded the Tour de France on Sunday to his teammate and rival Alberto Contador after the Spaniard blew away the pack and seized the yellow jersey as the race entered the Alps. Contador wins Tour’s 15th stage, takes yellow jersey in Alps, Armstrong lagsVERBIER, Switzerland — As a seven-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong recognizes greatness — teammate and rival Alberto Contador. Watson tees off in final round of British Open as Fisher pulls even with birdie on No. 1TURNBERRY, Scotland — Tom Watson has teed off at the British Open, hoping to become the oldest major champion in golf history. Early players put up some low numbers at British Open; Watson prepares for historic roundTURNBERRY, Scotland — While Tom Watson waited to take his shot at history, several players put up low numbers early in the final round of the British Open. Armstrong faces tough test in first Alpine stage of the TourPONTARLIER, France — Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong is facing a tough test as the first Alpine stage of the Tour de France has gotten under way between Pontarlier and the Swiss ski resort of Verbier. Stage 15 gets underway as Tour de France heads into the AlpsPONTARLIER - The 15th stage of the 2009 Tour de France got underway Sunday in the city of Pontarlier, as the race began its decisive phase in the Alps with a minute of silence. Hincapie bumps Armstrong to 4th at Tour as Texan laments Garmin tacticsBESANCON, France — Lance Armstrong was unfazed about slipping to fourth place at the Tour de France. Instead, he was riled that his former lieutenant, George Hincapie, was deprived of the yellow jersey — allegedly by a rival U.S. team. Armstrong drops a spot to 4th at Tour de France in stage shadowed by fan’s roadside deathBESANCON, France — Lance Armstrong dropped one spot to fourth place Saturday at the Tour de France during a stage shadowed by the roadside death of a woman hit by a police motorcycle. Armstrong drops to 4th at Tour; Russia’s Ivanov wins 14th stage; fan killed by motorcycleBESANCON, France — Lance Armstrong dropped one spot to fourth place Saturday at the Tour de France during a stage shadowed by the roadside death of a woman hit by a police motorcycle. Woman spectator killed at Tour de FrancePARIS - A 61-year-old woman watching the 14th stage of the 2009 Tour de France was killed Saturday when she was struck by a police motorcycle, the daily L’Equipe reported on its website. Russia’s Serguei Ivanov wins 14th stage of Tour de France; fan killed by police motorcycleBESANCON, France — Serguei Ivanov of Russia has won the 14th stage of the Tour de France. The day’s ride was marked by the death of a fan who was hit by a police motorcycle escorting the cyclists. Riders hit, injured in Tour de France shooting join start for 14th stage
Tour de France stage 13, 2009- at a glance
Armstrong holds 3rd place as rain, shooting, injury part of Tour de France 13th stageCOLMAR, France — Lance Armstrong stayed in third place after a wet and chilly ride Friday and lost a crucial ally for the rest of the Tour de France when teammate Levi Leipheimer withdrew because of a broken wrist. |
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Beware cyclists, the Tour de France is not just a simple pleasure ride it can also sucks blood, Jens Voigt a German cyclist of team Saxo Bank is out of the race after having a dabgerous bloody crash,
PARIS - Lance Armstrong’s dream of winning an eighth Tour de France title burst on Sunday as he was left gasping in the wake of Alberto Contador’s majestic ascent to the finish line in the Swiss ski resort of Verbier.
TURNBERRY, Scotland — Maybe when the disappointment wears off — for both Tom Watson and the millions of fans cheering him on — everyone will take a larger message from his amazing performance along the Scottish coast.
COLMAR, France — The 14th stage of the Tour de France is under way with Oscar Freire of Spain and Julian Dean of New Zealand in the pack a day after being slightly injured when they were hit by projectiles on French roads.
