USADA: Cyclist Mitch Comardo accepts 2-year ban after positive test for banned substancesOctober 6th, 2009 USADA: Cyclist Comardo accepts 2-year suspensionCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S.
Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara dominates on home roads to take 3rd world time trial titleSeptember 24th, 2009 Cancellara wins 3rd world time trial titleMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Fabian Cancellara dominated his rivals and won the time trial Thursday at the road world championships. The Olympic champion from Switzerland beat his 65 opponents by 1 minute, 27 seconds and delighted fans on the Swiss-Italian border.
UFL signs promotional/ticketing deal with StubHubSeptember 7th, 2009 UFL signs deal with StubHubRUTHERFORD, N.J. — The United Football League has partnered with StubHub for its first season, with StubHub having exclusive rights for secondary ticketing.
Minivan driver intentionally hits cyclist he mistakenly thought stole his son's bikeSeptember 1st, 2009 Driver hits cyclist he thought stole son's bikeCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Colorado Springs police said a minivan driver intentionally hit a cyclist who he mistakenly thought had stolen his son's bike.
Former Armstrong teammate George Hincapie signs to ride with BMC RacingSeptember 1st, 2009 US cyclist Hincapie signs with BMC Racing TeamSANTA ROSA, Calif. — American cyclist George Hincapie has signed a two-year contract with the BMC Racing Team.
Alexandre Vinokourov returns to cycling at Castillon-La-Bataille race in FranceAugust 4th, 2009 Vinokourov returns to cycling in FranceCASTILLON-LA-BATAILLE, France — Cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov has raced for the first time since his two-year doping ban ended last month, completing the Castillon-La-Bataille criterium race in France. The 35-year-old Kazakhstan rider competed in the 28-mile race Tuesday.
Armstrong to announce new US sponsor for Astana; will ride Tour next yearJuly 21st, 2009 Armstrong finds new sponsor for AstanaBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong says he's found a new American sponsor to back Astana next year. He won't say if he will stay with the team or start his own squad.
Lance Armstrong set to announce new American sponsor for his teamJuly 21st, 2009 Armstrong finds new sponsor for his teamBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong says he's found a new American sponsor to back his team next year. The seven-time Tour de France champion said on his Twitter feed Tuesday: "Making a very cool announcement on Thursday re: a new American partner for our team in 2010 (and beyond).
UK cops clear Brit Asian boxer Amir in car crash episodeJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Brit Asian boxing star Amir Khan has been given the all clear by cops in connection with a car smash that put a cyclist in hospital. According to The Sun, cops quizzed the 22-year-old Olympic silver medallist after the accident involving his 60, 000 pound Range Rover.
Astana looks to Armstrong for needed redemptionJune 30th, 2009 PARIS - Kicked out of the 2007 Tour de France and then banned from the 2008 edition because of doping, Kazakhstan's Astana team are looking to redeem themselves with a resounding victory in this year's race. They certainly have the weapons, because the team roster includes seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong, making an unlikely comeback from retirement.
Astana announces Tour de France roster around Alberto Contador and Lance ArmstrongJune 25th, 2009 Astana team announces Tour de France lineupPARIS — Astana announced its lineup for the Tour de France on Thursday, with its challenge built around 2007 winner Alberto Contador as its leader and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong. In a glitzy presentation on its Web site, the Kazakh team said the two stars will be backed by past Tour podium finishers including Andreas Kloeden of Germany and American Levi Leipheimer.
Armstrong's Astana team appears set for Tour after solving financial woes in deal with backersJune 18th, 2009 Armstrong's Astana team solves financial woesBRUSSELS — Lance Armstrong's Astana team appears ready to participate in the Tour de France after reaching an agreement with its Kazakh backers to solve financial problems that have plagued the team this year. Astana riders have held repeated protests since April over debts owed by the Kazakh Cycling Federation, putting the team's participation in the Tour in doubt.
Top sports court rules star Kazakh rider Alexandre Vinokourov ineligible for Tour de FranceJune 16th, 2009 Top court rules Vinokourov ineligible for TourLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Star cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov has been banned from next month's Tour de France. The top court in international sports says the 35-year-old Kazakh rider should have been barred for two years after being caught blood doping during the 2007 Tour.
Lance Armstrong announces birth of son on social-networking site TwitterJune 5th, 2009 Armstrong announces birth of son on TwitterAUSTIN, Texas — Why wait for France? Lance Armstrong can pop that bottle of champagne now. He announced the birth of son Max during a break between the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France next month.
UCI clears Astana to start race Wednesday after Armstrong's cash-hit team gives proof of fundsJune 3rd, 2009 Astana cleared to race after giving proof of fundsAIGLE, Switzerland — Cycling's governing body cleared Astana to race Wednesday after Lance Armstrong's team guaranteed its immediate finances. The International Cycling Union said Astana provided proof it has funds in time to compete in the five-day Tour of Luxembourg starting Wednesday.
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