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Expert panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion' GRAHAM DUNBAR (AP Sports Writer) - AP - Sports - 46 mins ago
GENEVA (AP) -- An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping. More »Expert panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion'
GENEVA (AP) -- An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping.
Vincenzo Nibali wins Giro time trial in 18th stage to extend overall lead to 4 minutes The Associated Press - AP - 2 hrs 32 mins ago
POLSA, Italy - Vincenzo Nibali won the individual mountain time trial in the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday to extend his overall lead. More »Vincenzo Nibali wins Giro time trial in 18th stage to extend overall lead to 4 minutes
POLSA, Italy - Vincenzo Nibali won the individual mountain time trial in the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday to extend his overall lead.
Nibali wins Giro time trial to extend overall lead AP - Sports - 2 hrs 36 mins ago
POLSA, Italy (AP) -- Vincenzo Nibali won the individual mountain time trial in the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday to extend his overall lead. More »Nibali wins Giro time trial to extend overall lead
POLSA, Italy (AP) -- Vincenzo Nibali won the individual mountain time trial in the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Thursday to extend his overall lead.
UCI head McQuaid says expert panel to study claims cycling body 'colluded' with Armstrong Graham Dunbar, The Associated Press - AP - 2 hrs 47 mins ago
GENEVA - An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping, UCI President Pat McQuaid said Thursd … More »UCI head McQuaid says expert panel to study claims cycling body 'colluded' with Armstrong
GENEVA - An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping, UCI President Pat McQuaid said Thursday.
McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion' GRAHAM DUNBAR (AP Sports Writer) - AP - Sports - 3 hrs ago
GENEVA (AP) -- An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping, UCI President Pat McQuaid said … More »McQuaid: Panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion'
GENEVA (AP) -- An independent panel will examine allegations that cycling's governing body was complicit in Lance Armstrong's doping, UCI President Pat McQuaid said Thursday.
Visconti takes second stage win in Giro d'Italia Alasdair Fotheringham - Reuters - Wed, May 22, 2013
By Alasdair Fotheringham VICENEZA, Italy (Reuters) - Italian Giovanni Visconti recorded his second stage win of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday to give his Movistar team … More »Visconti takes second stage win in Giro d'Italia
By Alasdair Fotheringham VICENEZA, Italy (Reuters) - Italian Giovanni Visconti recorded his second stage win of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday to give his Movistar team their third straight victory and their fourth overall in the 2013 race. His compatriot Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead as the race reached its …
Cycling Through the Closers Eno Sarris - Rotoworld - Wed, May 22, 2013
On the heels of a cycle, Saves and Steals burns through the closer rankings. More »Cycling Through the Closers
On the heels of a cycle, Saves and Steals burns through the closer rankings.
Visconti takes 2nd solo victory in 17th Giro stage AP - Sports - Wed, May 22, 2013
VICENZA, Italy (AP) -- Giovanni Visconti won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday to claim another solo victory, and Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall … More »Visconti takes 2nd solo victory in 17th Giro stage
VICENZA, Italy (AP) -- Giovanni Visconti won the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Wednesday to claim another solo victory, and Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.
AP Interview: Rogge says officials agree on more targeted out-of-competition doping tests Stephen Wilson, The Associated Press - AP - Wed, May 22, 2013
LONDON - Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC … More »AP Interview: Rogge says officials agree on more targeted out-of-competition doping tests
LONDON - Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.
AP Interview: Rogge cites need for targeted tests STEPHEN WILSON (AP Sports Writer) - AP - Sports - Wed, May 22, 2013
LONDON (AP) -- Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, … More »AP Interview: Rogge cites need for targeted tests
LONDON (AP) -- Olympic officials agree that more targeted, out-of-competition testing in high-profile sports is needed to catch the drug cheats who are escaping the net, IOC President Jacques Rogge said Wednesday.
Nibali fights off Scarponi to defend Giro lead Alasdair Fotheringham - Reuters - Tue, May 21, 2013
By Alasdair Fotheringham IVREA, Italy (Reuters) - Italy's Vincenzo Nibali fended off several surprise attacks by his rivals to maintain his grip on the overall lead for … More »Nibali fights off Scarponi to defend Giro lead
By Alasdair Fotheringham IVREA, Italy (Reuters) - Italy's Vincenzo Nibali fended off several surprise attacks by his rivals to maintain his grip on the overall lead for a ninth straight day on Tuesday's hilly 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia, won by Spain's Benat Intxausti. In a fast and frantic finale as the main pack tore …
Canadian cyclist Hesjedal recovering from upper respiratory tract infection The Canadian Press - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013
VANCOUVER - Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal is recovering from a respiratory tract infection that forced him to pull out of the Giro d'Italia. More »Canadian cyclist Hesjedal recovering from upper respiratory tract infection
VANCOUVER - Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal is recovering from a respiratory tract infection that forced him to pull out of the Giro d'Italia.
Olympic leaders silent after talks on WADA role AP - Sports - Tue, May 21, 2013
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- Olympic leaders held a summit meeting on doping and match-fixing but declined to give any details of the discussions. More »Olympic leaders silent after talks on WADA role
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) -- Olympic leaders held a summit meeting on doping and match-fixing but declined to give any details of the discussions.
Intxausti wins 16th Giro stage, Nibali still leads AP - Sports - Tue, May 21, 2013
IVREA, Italy (AP) -- Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, and favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead as the race entered … More »Intxausti wins 16th Giro stage, Nibali still leads
IVREA, Italy (AP) -- Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, and favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead as the race entered the final week.
Cyclist Georges faces doping case after Giro test AP - Sports - Tue, May 21, 2013
AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- The International Cycling Union says it will ask French officials to open a disciplinary case against Sylvain Georges after his backup sample … More »Cyclist Georges faces doping case after Giro test
AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- The International Cycling Union says it will ask French officials to open a disciplinary case against Sylvain Georges after his backup sample also tested positive for a banned stimulant.
Benat Intxausti of Spain wins 16th Giro d'Italia stage, Vincenzo Nibali retains overall lead The Associated Press - AP - Tue, May 21, 2013
IVREA, Italy - Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, and favourite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead as the race entered … More »Benat Intxausti of Spain wins 16th Giro d'Italia stage, Vincenzo Nibali retains overall lead
IVREA, Italy - Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday, and favourite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead as the race entered the final week.
Levi Leipheimer announces retirement from cycling AP - Sports - Mon, May 20, 2013
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) -- American Levi Leipheimer says he retired from professional cycling when his six-month ban for doping violations ended March 1 and he was unable … More »Levi Leipheimer announces retirement from cycling
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) -- American Levi Leipheimer says he retired from professional cycling when his six-month ban for doping violations ended March 1 and he was unable to sign with a new team.
Tejay van Garderen wins Tour of California ANTONIO GONZALEZ (AP Sports Writer) - AP - Sports - Sun, May 19, 2013
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) -- Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white … More »Tejay van Garderen wins Tour of California
SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) -- Always close to the front but never first at the end, Tejay van Garderen would often wear himself out wondering if he could swap the white jersey that goes to the best young rider for the yellow one that goes to the winner.
Visconti in solo victory on snowy 15th Giro stage AP - Sports - Sun, May 19, 2013
COL DU GALIBIER, France (AP) -- A superb solo ride up the grueling Col du Galibier gave Giovanni Visconti the victory in a weather-affected 15th stage of the Giro d'Italia … More »Visconti in solo victory on snowy 15th Giro stage
COL DU GALIBIER, France (AP) -- A superb solo ride up the grueling Col du Galibier gave Giovanni Visconti the victory in a weather-affected 15th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, while favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.
Konig wins 7th stage, van Garderen retains lead AP - Sports - Sat, May 18, 2013
DANVILLE, Calif. (AP) -- Leopold Konig of the Czech Republic won the seventh stage of the Tour of California in a mountaintop finish Saturday, and American Tejay van … More »Konig wins 7th stage, van Garderen retains lead
DANVILLE, Calif. (AP) -- Leopold Konig of the Czech Republic won the seventh stage of the Tour of California in a mountaintop finish Saturday, and American Tejay van Garderen finished third to keep the overall lead for the third straight day.
Santambrogio wins Giro stage on altered course AP - Sports - Sat, May 18, 2013
BARDONECCHIA, Italy (AP) -- Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won the 14th stage of the Giro d'Italia in rain, wind and snow Saturday on a course that was changed because of … More »Santambrogio wins Giro stage on altered course
BARDONECCHIA, Italy (AP) -- Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won the 14th stage of the Giro d'Italia in rain, wind and snow Saturday on a course that was changed because of avalanche threats. Countryman Vincenzo Nibali extended his overall lead.
Mauro Santambrogio wins weather-altered 14th Giro stage; Vincenzo Nibali extends overall lead The Associated Press - AP - Sat, May 18, 2013
BARDONECCHIA, Italy - Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won a weather-affected and altered 14th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, and favourite Vincenzo Nibali finished … More »Mauro Santambrogio wins weather-altered 14th Giro stage; Vincenzo Nibali extends overall lead
BARDONECCHIA, Italy - Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won a weather-affected and altered 14th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday, and favourite Vincenzo Nibali finished second to extend his overall lead.
Tejay van Garderen wins 6th stage, extends lead AP - Sports - Fri, May 17, 2013
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Tejay van Garderen raced to a dominating individual time trial victory Friday in the Tour of California to extend his overall lead over Australian … More »Tejay van Garderen wins 6th stage, extends lead
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- Tejay van Garderen raced to a dominating individual time trial victory Friday in the Tour of California to extend his overall lead over Australian Michael Rogers.
Cavendish wins 13th Giro stage; Nibali keeps lead AP - Sports - Fri, May 17, 2013
CHERASCO, Italy (AP) -- Britain's Mark Cavendish sprinted to victory in the 13th and longest stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday. Italy's Vincenzo Nibali kept the overall … More »Cavendish wins 13th Giro stage; Nibali keeps lead
CHERASCO, Italy (AP) -- Britain's Mark Cavendish sprinted to victory in the 13th and longest stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday. Italy's Vincenzo Nibali kept the overall lead, boosting his chances of winning his home country's biggest cycling race for the first time.
Even Cavendish surprised by fourth stage win Alasdair and Fotheringham - Reuters - Fri, May 17, 2013
By Alasdair and Fotheringham CHERASCO, Italy, May 17 - A series of small but challenging climbs late on Friday's stage of the 2012 Giro d'Italia could not stop Britain's … More »Even Cavendish surprised by fourth stage win
By Alasdair and Fotheringham CHERASCO, Italy, May 17 - A series of small but challenging climbs late on Friday's stage of the 2012 Giro d'Italia could not stop Britain's Mark Cavendish taking his fourth stage win and second in two days. Italy's Vincenzo Nibali remained overall leader but it was sprinter Cavendish who stole …