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Doping inquiry widens into Olympic race walker AP - Sports - 5 hrs ago
ROME (AP) -- Italian investigators have expanded their doping investigation into former Olympic race walk champion Alex Schwazer, looking into an alleged cover-up involving … More »Doping inquiry widens into Olympic race walker
ROME (AP) -- Italian investigators have expanded their doping investigation into former Olympic race walk champion Alex Schwazer, looking into an alleged cover-up involving coaches and doctors.
Doping inquiry into Olympic race walker widens AP - Sports - 10 hrs ago
ROME (AP) -- Italian investigators have expanded their doping investigation into former Olympic race walk champion Alex Schwazer. More »Doping inquiry into Olympic race walker widens
ROME (AP) -- Italian investigators have expanded their doping investigation into former Olympic race walk champion Alex Schwazer.
Contador has solid support but no Dane in Saxo Tour team Reuters - 13 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Alberto Contador will be supported by Michael Rogers, Roman Kreuziger and Nicolas Roche as he bids for a third Tour de France title in a Team Saxo-Tinkoff … More »Contador has solid support but no Dane in Saxo Tour team
PARIS (Reuters) - Alberto Contador will be supported by Michael Rogers, Roman Kreuziger and Nicolas Roche as he bids for a third Tour de France title in a Team Saxo-Tinkoff squad without a Danish rider, the team said on Wednesday. "On a personal level it has been a tough decision for me to not have a Danish rider in the …
Andy Schleck to lead RadioShack-Leopard on the Tour Reuters - 14 hrs ago
PARIS (Reuters) - Luxembourg's former champion Andy Schleck will lead RadioShack-Leopard on the Tour de France even though he has been struggling with his form for a … More »Andy Schleck to lead RadioShack-Leopard on the Tour
PARIS (Reuters) - Luxembourg's former champion Andy Schleck will lead RadioShack-Leopard on the Tour de France even though he has been struggling with his form for a year, the team said on Wednesday. Since he broke his pelvis in June 2012, Schleck has failed to finish most of the stage races he has entered, although he …
Juneau riders tackle Kluane cycling race JUNEAU EMPIRE SPORTS - @ Juneau (Alaska) Empire - 17 hrs ago
Juneau's spoke-enthused athletes showed well at last weekend's 21st Annual Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay. The 148. More »Juneau riders tackle Kluane cycling race
Juneau's spoke-enthused athletes showed well at last weekend's 21st Annual Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay. The 148.
AP Interview: Wiggins will be strong in 2014 JOHN LEICESTER (AP Sports Writer) - AP - Sports - Tue, Jun 18, 2013
PARIS (AP) -- The director of the Tour de France expects Bradley Wiggins to come roaring back in 2014 after not defending his crown in this year's race that starts in … More »AP Interview: Wiggins will be strong in 2014
PARIS (AP) -- The director of the Tour de France expects Bradley Wiggins to come roaring back in 2014 after not defending his crown in this year's race that starts in just over a week.
Report: doping was widespread among Dutch cyclists AP - Sports - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- An independent commission that investigated doping by Dutch cyclists and their teams recommended Monday that the responsibility for testing … More »Report: doping was widespread among Dutch cyclists
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) -- An independent commission that investigated doping by Dutch cyclists and their teams recommended Monday that the responsibility for testing and sanctioning riders be taken away from the International Cycling Union to prevent the appearance of a conflict of interest.
Sheufelt in cycling race across America JUNEAU EMPIRE SPORTS - @ Juneau (Alaska) Empire - Mon, Jun 17, 2013
They don't like to run and they hate to swim, at least that was the majority sentiment of racers before the start of the 100th anniversary of Race Across America. Juneau's … More »Sheufelt in cycling race across America
They don't like to run and they hate to swim, at least that was the majority sentiment of racers before the start of the 100th anniversary of Race Across America. Juneau's Dr.
Cycling Ireland votes against endorsing McQuaid AP - Sports - Sat, Jun 15, 2013
DUBLIN (AP) -- Pat McQuaid's chances of winning a third term as president of the International Cycling Union took a hit Saturday when he failed to secure the nomination … More »Cycling Ireland votes against endorsing McQuaid
DUBLIN (AP) -- Pat McQuaid's chances of winning a third term as president of the International Cycling Union took a hit Saturday when he failed to secure the nomination of his own national body.
Back on the Bike: Canadian cyclist Hesjedal returns to training after crash Gregory Strong, The Canadian Press - AP - Thu, Jun 13, 2013
Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal is back on the bike and ready to put a couple of big disappointments over the last month behind him. More »Back on the Bike: Canadian cyclist Hesjedal returns to training after crash
Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal is back on the bike and ready to put a couple of big disappointments over the last month behind him.
Froome eyes Tour success for years to come Reuters - Wed, Jun 12, 2013
LONDON (Reuters) - Briton Chris Froome made clear on Wednesday that he has no intention of ever again playing second fiddle to compatriot and Sky team mate Bradley Wiggins … More »Froome eyes Tour success for years to come
LONDON (Reuters) - Briton Chris Froome made clear on Wednesday that he has no intention of ever again playing second fiddle to compatriot and Sky team mate Bradley Wiggins on the Tour de France. The 28-year-old, winner of the Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday, told the Times newspaper that he wanted to be in a position to …
Canadian David Veilleux to become first Quebec-born cyclist in Tour de France The Canadian Press - AP - Tue, Jun 11, 2013
MONTREAL - Canadian cyclist David Veilleux has announced he will pedal against the world's best at the Tour de France. More »Canadian David Veilleux to become first Quebec-born cyclist in Tour de France
MONTREAL - Canadian cyclist David Veilleux has announced he will pedal against the world's best at the Tour de France.
Legitimate TRT user Dan Henderson pushing for Olympic-style drug testing in MMA Kevin Iole - Yahoo! Sports - Tue, Jun 11, 2013
The MMA legend's push for more stringent testing isn't an opinion shared by his employers, but it should be. More »Legitimate TRT user Dan Henderson pushing for Olympic-style drug testing in MMA
The MMA legend's push for more stringent testing isn't an opinion shared by his employers, but it should be.
French Anti-Doping Agency ready for Tour de France TRUNG LATIEULE (Associated Press) - AP - Sports - Tue, Jun 11, 2013
PARIS (AP) -- The French Anti-Doping Agency will look for the support of cycling's governing body to store blood and urine samples from Tour de France riders for eight … More »French Anti-Doping Agency ready for Tour de France
PARIS (AP) -- The French Anti-Doping Agency will look for the support of cycling's governing body to store blood and urine samples from Tour de France riders for eight years.
CA-SPORTS Summary Reuters - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
After 86 years Blackhawks and Bruins meet for Cup (Reuters) - A Stanley Cup classic 86 years in the making hits the ice as Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks, two of … More »CA-SPORTS Summary
After 86 years Blackhawks and Bruins meet for Cup (Reuters) - A Stanley Cup classic 86 years in the making hits the ice as Boston Bruins and Chicago Blackhawks, two of the National Hockey League's charter clubs, faceoff in a best-of-seven final dripping with nostalgia and mystery. The first Original Six showdown for Lord …
Canada's Hesjedal injured in crash at Tour de Suisse Reuters - Mon, Jun 10, 2013
BERNE (Reuters) - Former Giro d'Italia champion Ryder Hesjedal of Canada suffered several injuries in a crash during the third stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Monday … More »Canada's Hesjedal injured in crash at Tour de Suisse
BERNE (Reuters) - Former Giro d'Italia champion Ryder Hesjedal of Canada suffered several injuries in a crash during the third stage of the Tour of Switzerland on Monday and has withdrawn from the race, his Garmin-Sharp team said. The 32-year-old, who had been planning to use the nine-day Swiss Tour to prepare for the Tour …
Chris Froome wins Criterium du Dauphine race AP - Sports - Sun, Jun 9, 2013
RISOUL, France (AP) -- Chris Froome of Britain won the Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday and immediately set his sights on the Tour de France. More »Chris Froome wins Criterium du Dauphine race
RISOUL, France (AP) -- Chris Froome of Britain won the Criterium du Dauphine on Sunday and immediately set his sights on the Tour de France.
Swiss star Cancellara to skip Tour de France AP - Sports - Fri, Jun 7, 2013
QUINTO, Switzerland (AP) -- Fabian Cancellara has confirmed he's skipping the Tour de France, which he led for the first week last year. More »Swiss star Cancellara to skip Tour de France
QUINTO, Switzerland (AP) -- Fabian Cancellara has confirmed he's skipping the Tour de France, which he led for the first week last year.
Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal re-signs with Garmin-Sharp through 2013 The Canadian Press - AP - Fri, Jun 7, 2013
Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal will race for Team Garmin-Sharp for another two years. More »Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal re-signs with Garmin-Sharp through 2013
Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal will race for Team Garmin-Sharp for another two years.
Russian cyclist Novikov tests positive for doping AP - Sports - Fri, Jun 7, 2013
AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- Russian rider Nikita Novikov was provisionally suspended on Friday by the International Cycling Union after testing positive for doping. More »Russian cyclist Novikov tests positive for doping
AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) -- Russian rider Nikita Novikov was provisionally suspended on Friday by the International Cycling Union after testing positive for doping.
Froome wins 5th stage, takes Dauphine Libere lead AP - Sports - Thu, Jun 6, 2013
VALMOREL, France (AP) -- Chris Froome attacked on the final climb to win the mountainous fifth stage of the Dauphine Libere race Thursday and take the overall lead, showing … More »Froome wins 5th stage, takes Dauphine Libere lead
VALMOREL, France (AP) -- Chris Froome attacked on the final climb to win the mountainous fifth stage of the Dauphine Libere race Thursday and take the overall lead, showing improved form with the Tour de France starting in less than a month.
Martin wins 4th stage of Criterium du Dauphine AP - Sports - Wed, Jun 5, 2013
PARC DES OISEAUX, France (AP) -- German rider Tony Martin won the fourth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Wednesday, while Christopher Froome pulled away from Alberto … More »Martin wins 4th stage of Criterium du Dauphine
PARC DES OISEAUX, France (AP) -- German rider Tony Martin won the fourth stage of the Criterium du Dauphine on Wednesday, while Christopher Froome pulled away from Alberto Contador with the Tour de France starting later this month.
British Cycling head to run for UCI presidency SAMUEL PETREQUIN (AP Sports Writer) - AP - Sports - Tue, Jun 4, 2013
LONDON (AP) -- The head of British Cycling will challenge Pat McQuaid for the presidency of the International Cycling Union, saying the current leadership has failed … More »British Cycling head to run for UCI presidency
LONDON (AP) -- The head of British Cycling will challenge Pat McQuaid for the presidency of the International Cycling Union, saying the current leadership has failed to restore the sport's reputation after a series of doping scandals.
Britain's Cookson bids for top job in cycling Keith Weir - Reuters - Tue, Jun 4, 2013
By Keith Weir LONDON (Reuters) - Briton Brian Cookson is challenging Irishman Pat McQuaid for the presidency of the International Cycling Union (UCI), pledging to restore … More »Britain's Cookson bids for top job in cycling
By Keith Weir LONDON (Reuters) - Briton Brian Cookson is challenging Irishman Pat McQuaid for the presidency of the International Cycling Union (UCI), pledging to restore credibility to the sport after the Lance Armstrong scandal. Cookson has been president of British Cycling since 1996, overseeing high profile Olympic …
US firm drops cycling team after doping cases AP - Sports - Tue, Jun 4, 2013
ROME (AP) -- American cycling apparel firm DeFeet says it has severed ties with Italian team Vini Fantini after two Giro riders tested positive for doping. More »US firm drops cycling team after doping cases
ROME (AP) -- American cycling apparel firm DeFeet says it has severed ties with Italian team Vini Fantini after two Giro riders tested positive for doping.