| Contador Increases Lead Alberto Contador extended his lead in the Vuelta a España, edging Levi Leipheimer by two seconds to win the 14th stage in Fuentes de Invierno. Contador leads Leipheimer by 1 minute 17 seconds over all. nytimes.com |
Six Favorites for the 2009 Tour de France Alberto Contador of Spain, the 2007 champion whose team was barred from the Tour last year, leads a talented field for the biggest race in cycling. nytimes.com |
As Scandal Rose, Armstrong Just Rode On Lance Armstrong was the face of the sport, winning the Tour de France seven consecutive times, the last time in 2005. nytimes.com |
Tyler Farrar Exits Tour de France With Broken Wrist Tyler Farrar quit the Tour de France after riding more than a week with a broken left wrist, and Alberto Contador gained 10 seconds on the overall leader, Andy Schleck. nytimes.com |
Jeff Gordon Settles Into Manhattan, but He’s Still Driving Fast Jeff Gordon talks about the Nascar playoffs over lunch in his adopted home, Manhattan. nytimes.com |