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Friday's 19th stage of Giro canceled due to snow AP - Sports - 6 hrs ago
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (AP) -- The 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia was canceled Friday because of snow along the route and Saturday's penultimate stage was altered for … More »Friday's 19th stage of Giro canceled due to snow
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (AP) -- The 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia was canceled Friday because of snow along the route and Saturday's penultimate stage was altered for the same reasons, leaving Vincenzo Nibali with a much milder finish to defend his lead.
Cyclist tests positive for EPO, risks life ban ANDREW DAMPF (AP Sports Writer) - AP - Sports - 6 hrs ago
ROME (AP) -- Cycling's first major race since the end of the Lance Armstrong case was rattled by another high-profile positive doping test Friday. More »Cyclist tests positive for EPO, risks life ban
ROME (AP) -- Cycling's first major race since the end of the Lance Armstrong case was rattled by another high-profile positive doping test Friday.
Giro stage called off after heavy snow overnight Alasdair Fotheringham - Reuters - 8 hrs ago
By Alasdair Fotheringham PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (Reuters) - Heavy snow forced Giro d'Italia organizers to call off Friday's mountainous stage 19 from Ponte di Legno to … More »Giro stage called off after heavy snow overnight
By Alasdair Fotheringham PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (Reuters) - Heavy snow forced Giro d'Italia organizers to call off Friday's mountainous stage 19 from Ponte di Legno to Val Martello. "Due to adverse weather conditions and, in particular, snow on the stage route in its entirety, stage 19...has been cancelled," race organizers …
Former Giro winner Di Luca tests positive for EPO Reuters - 8 hrs ago
(Reuters) - Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned blood booster erythropoietin (EPO), the … More »Former Giro winner Di Luca tests positive for EPO
(Reuters) - Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned blood booster erythropoietin (EPO), the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Friday. Italian Di Luca, who had a previous positive for the same banned substance in 2009, failed an out-of-competition …
Organizers cancel 19th Giro stage due to snow, leaving only 1 more difficult stage for Nibali The Associated Press - AP - 8 hrs ago
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - Friday's 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia was cancelled due to snow along the route and Saturday's penultimate stage was altered for the same reasons, … More »Organizers cancel 19th Giro stage due to snow, leaving only 1 more difficult stage for Nibali
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - Friday's 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia was cancelled due to snow along the route and Saturday's penultimate stage was altered for the same reasons, leaving Vincenzo Nibali with a much milder finish to defend his lead over.
Giro organizers say 2007 winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO before this year's race The Associated Press - AP - 13 hrs ago
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - Race organizers say former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race … More »Giro organizers say 2007 winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO before this year's race
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - Race organizers say former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race.
Canadian Press NewsAlert: Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tests positive for EPO The Canadian Press - AP - 14 hrs ago
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - Race organizers say former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca has tested positive for EPO. More »Canadian Press NewsAlert: Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tests positive for EPO
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy - Race organizers say former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca has tested positive for EPO.
Two major climbs cut from Giro stage 19 due to weather Alasdair Fotheringham - Reuters - Thu, May 23, 2013
By Alasdair Fotheringham POLSA, Italy (Reuters) May 23 - Two major climbs have been axed from Friday's key stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia because of snow and ice on their … More »Two major climbs cut from Giro stage 19 due to weather
By Alasdair Fotheringham POLSA, Italy (Reuters) May 23 - Two major climbs have been axed from Friday's key stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia because of snow and ice on their descent although the main stage finish at Val Martello remains in place, race organizers said on Thursday. The Gavia and Stelvio climbs, with summits at …
Expert panel to study UCI-Armstrong 'collusion' GRAHAM DUNBAR (AP Sports Writer) - AP - Sports - Thu, May 23, 2013
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 - Thu, May 23, 2013
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 - Thu, May 23, 2013
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 - Thu, May 23, 2013
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 - Thu, May 23, 2013
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.