Cycling’s Drug Problem Leads T-Mobile to End Sponsorship
T-Mobile, the professional cycling team that began this year with an ambitious plan to reform the sport’s drug problem, lost its sponsor Tuesday because of continuing doping controversies. 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 |
Italy ban will keep 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 ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Garzelli beats Evans in Giro d'Italia mountain time trial
Stefano Garzelli won an arduous mountain time trial ahead of world champion Cadel Evans in the 16th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Tuesday. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
First Stage Victory of Tour for Armstrong’s Team
Sérgio Paulinho of Team RadioShack won a two-man finishing sprint to win Stage 10; the Tour de France’s top overall leaders did not change. nytimes.com |