| Armstrong Takes Steps Toward a Return The cyclist Lance Armstrong recently began proceedings for reinstatement to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency’s out-of-competition testing pool, a move which may suggest a return to competition. nytimes.com |
Cycling to Use Blood Profiles in Doping Case The sport’s governing body is preparing to bring a case based not on failed drug tests, but on telltale changes in the blood. nytimes.com |
I.O.C. May Eliminate Taylor Phinney’s Best Event The International Olympic Committee will most likely vote to drop the men’s individual pursuit event, to the chagrin of Taylor Phinney. nytimes.com |
Basso Swipes the Giro d'Italia Lead and Jersey David Arroyo bent, bent, bent and finally broke Friday in the Giro d'Italia bike race, losing his hold on the leader's pink jersey after a monstrous climb and a fierce descent. nytimes.com |
Vuelta leader Anton crashes out on 14th stage Overall leader Igor Anton was forced to abandon the Spanish Vuelta after a crash near the end of the mountainous 14th stage won by Joaquin Rodriguez ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |