Americans lapped as France's Absalon defends gold
Mountain biking was invented in the USA, but it was a bleu, blanc and rouge day at the Olympic men's mountain bike race Saturday. feeds.feedburner.com |
Leipheimer wins time trial, Armstrong 14th in California
Levi Leipheimer has won the individual time trial in Solvang and added to his overall lead in the Tour of California, with teammate ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Big Wheels Turn as Contador Talks Money
After months of haggling, Alberto Contador, king of the bicycle world, appears to be rejoining the Astana team. But his agent and brother denies talk of an eye-popping $12-million contract. nytimes.com |
Greipel wins 18th stage of Giro
Germany's Andre Greipel won the 18th stage of the Giro d'Italia in a mass sprint finish Thursday, while David Arroyo Duran of Spain held onto ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Andy Schleck, Stuart O'Grady out of Spanish Vuelta for drinking alcohol
The Team Saxo Bank riders have been removed from the Spanish Vuelta because they drank alcohol. Schleck said he broke a team rule "by going out ... rssfeeds.usatoday.com |