| Cycling Union Takes Leap in Fight Against Doping After a wave of doping scandals, the International Cycling Union has agreed to let a laboratory create biological records of its top riders in yet another effort to catch cheats. nytimes.com |
Leipheimer maintains Tour of California lead despite crash Levi Leipheimer bumped wheels with Lance Armstrong, but recovered to maintain his lead after Thor Hushovd won the third stage ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Valverde Out of Tour de France Top-ranked cyclist Alejandro Valverde’s team says the Spanish rider will not compete in the Tour de France because of a doping ban in Italy. nytimes.com |
Reports: Spanish track racer Tauler tests for EPO <emdash /> Spanish media reports say Olympic silver medalist cyclist Antonio "Toni" Tauler tested positive for a banned blood booster before ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Tour de France Is Looking Like a Two-Man Race Andy Schleck took over the Tour de France’s overall lead on Tuesday from Cadel Evans, who disclosed a broken elbow. Alberto Contador was second, 41 seconds back. nytimes.com |