Favorite Takes a Tumble as Biggest Climbs Await
Riccardo Ricco won his second mountaintop victory of the Tour de France the same day race favorite Cadel Evans had a fearsome fall. Monday, Bastille Day, riders will climb "beyond category." nytimes.com |
SPORTS BRIEFING | CYCLING; German Race Canceled, and Networks Drop Tour
Tour of Germany is cancelled and ARD and ZDF, two main national broadcasting outlets in Germany, are dropping their coverage of Tour de France because doping scandals continue to mar sport; news comes day after Austrian cyclist Bernhard Kohl admits to using CERA, new generation of bloodbooster EPO query.nytimes.com |
Alberto Contador Wins Tour de France Again
Alberto Contador of Spain has won the Tour de France for a second time, and Lance Armstrong capped his return to the race with an impressive third-place finish. nytimes.com |
Cavendish sets sights on Tour's green jersey
British rider Mark Cavendish said on Thursday he is ready to win the green jersey at next month's Tour de France. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Landis rides in Catskills race, gets applause
Disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis received a warm reception Friday as he competed in the first stage of the Tour of the Catskills in upstate New ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |