| Armstrong Challenged on '99 Tests The French antidoping agency challenged Lance Armstrong to prove that he did not use performance-enhancing drugs when he won the 1999 Tour de France. nytimes.com |
Exiting Pyrenees, Tour Keeps Its Order Pierrick Fedrigo won the grueling ninth stage, but Lance Armstrong and his Astana teammates held four of the top six spots in the overall standings. nytimes.com |
Contador Captures Paris-Nice Title Alberto Contador of Spain won the Paris-Nice race for the second time after successfully defending his narrow lead over Alejandro Valverde in the seventh and final stage. nytimes.com |
French Riders Rise Amid Tougher Drug Testing The French cyclists, who must adhere to strict antidoping laws in their country, have won 6 of the 17 Tour de France stages so far. nytimes.com |
Positive Test for Contador May Cost Him Tour Title Alberto Contador, the three-time Tour de France winner, said the substances were the result of food contamination. nytimes.com |