Kazakhstan’s government fund pledges $22 million for trouble-ridden Astana cycling team
Kazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling team Stefanie Spielman, wife of Ohio State and NFL star, dies at 42 after long battle with cancer
Stefanie Spielman, wife of NFL star, dies at 42 Cyclist Davide Rebellin to appeal to CAS after being stripped of Olympic silver medal
Cyclist Rebellin to appeal to CAS in doping case Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain stripped of Olympic 1,500-meter gold; 4 others DQed for doping
Ramzi stripped of Olympic 1,500-meter gold medal Rashid Ramzi of Bahrain stripped of Olympic 1,500-meter gold for doping in Beijing retest
Ramzi stripped of Olympic 1,500-meter gold World champion cyclist Cadel Evans predicts bigger and better 2010 for Lance Armstrong
Cyclist Evans expects big things from Armstrong Italian cyclist Davide Rebellin to be stripped of silver medal from Beijing Games for doping
Italian cyclist loses Olympic silver for doping CAS gives Italian rider Matteo Priamo 4-year doping ban for supplying drugs to teammate
Priamo banned 4 years for giving drugs to teammate California’s Santa Clara County to pay $800,000 to father of bicyclist killed by patrol car
California county settles again in squad car case In pursuit of pursuit: US cycling star Taylor Phinney’s event may be bumped from 2012 Games
Phinney’s hopes for 2012 gold may already be gone CAS hears German rider Stefan Schumacher make case to overturn 2-year ban for doping
Schumacher makes case to beat 2-year doping ban World champion Cadel Evans signs 3-year deal with American cycling team BMC Racing
Evans signs with American cycling team BMC Racing Tour de France winner Alberto Contador to remain with Astana team until the end of 2010
Tour de France champ Contador to stay with Astana UCI suspends French cyclist Aurelien Duval after testing positive for a banned stimulantAIGLE, Switzerland — The International Cycling Union has provisionally suspended French rider Aurelien Duval for doping with a banned stimulant. Armstrong to compete in Tour of California, race moved to MayLOS ANGELES — Lance Armstrong will compete in next year’s Tour of California, which will feature route changes and be moved from February to May to avoid the rainy season. San Diego cyclist Swanguen accepts 3-month suspension after doping violationCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says cyclist J.D. Swanguen of San Diego has accepted a suspension after testing positive for a metabolite of marijuana or hashish. Troubling questions about French probe into syringes linked to Lance Armstrong’s former teamPARIS — There is something fishy about France’s latest probe into the former team of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong. Lance Armstrong’s new RadioShack team gets 4-year license for ProTour racesAIGLE, Switzerland — Lance Armstrong’s new team has been given permission to race in many of cycling’s top events for the next four years. Lance Armstrong says cobblestones, single time trial will make 2010 Tour wide open racePARIS — Lance Armstrong considers the 2010 Tour de France course “tough” because of the cobblestones sections and three punishing summit finishes in the Pyrenees. Armstrong says cobblestones, single time trial will make 2010 Tour a wide open racePARIS — With the return of cobblestones and three punishing summit finishes scheduled for the 2010 Tour de France, seven-time champion Lance Armstrong called next year’s race difficult and wide open. Senegalese police say they have arrested 3 who may have stolen from dead Belgian cyclistDAKAR, Senegal — Senegalese police say they have arrested three people who may have stolen from the late professional cyclist Frank Vandenbroucke. Armstrong-Contador rivalry likely to reignite in the Pyrenees in next year’s Tour de France
Prosecutors investigate suspicious syringes found during Tour de FrancePARIS — French prosecutors have launched a preliminary investigation to examine syringes found in medical waste containers during the Tour de France. Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador expected for unveiling of Tour de France routePARIS — Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and 2009 winner Alberto Contador will be on hand Wednesday when organizers unveil the 2010 route for cycling’s biggest race. Report: Astana team under investigation in France following discovery of suspicious syringesPARIS — French prosecutors have reportedly launched a preliminary investigation against the Astana cycling team to examine syringes belonging to the squad during this year’s Tour de France. Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador expected in Paris for 2010 Tour de France unveilingPARIS — Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and 2009 winner Alberto Contador will be on hand Wednesday when organizers unveil the 2010 route for cycling’s biggest race. Alexander repeats at Ironman; Wellington runs away with third straight women’s titleKAILUA-KONA, Hawaii — Craig Alexander needed every second the last time he chased down Chris Lieto. This time, he comfortably walked across the line. USADA: Cyclist Mitch Comardo accepts 2-year ban after positive test for banned substancesCOLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says cyclist Mitch Comardo has accepted a two-year suspension from the sport after testing positive for several prohibited substances. Cyclist Lance Armstrong to be spokesman for Anheuser-Busch’s Michelob Ultra beerMILWAUKEE — Cycling great Lance Armstrong has inked a deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev to be the spokesman for the company’s Michelob Ultra brand of beer. Armstrong hoping to revive Colorado bicycle race in 2 yearsDENVER — Lance Armstrong says he’s confident he can help bring bicycle racing back to Colorado. New directions for bikes include extensions, batteries, aerodynamicsBicycle technology doesn’t stand still. Cadel Evans of Australia gets biggest win of career in men’s race at cycling’s road worldsMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Cadel Evans has won the men’s race at cycling’s road world championships. Cycling governing body tells pro riders: Get with anti-doping program or lose right to raceLUGANO, Switzerland — All professional cyclists will have to complete a new anti-doping education program or lose their right to race. Alejandro Valverde, Spain men’s road team check into Swiss hotel to avoid Italian doping raidsMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Alejandro Valverde and his Spanish road race teammates have checked into a Swiss hotel, avoiding possible raids by Italian authorities during the cycling world championships. Olympic champ Kristin Armstrong wins women’s time trial world title, ends career on topMENDRISIO, Switzerland — Kristin Armstrong won the women’s time trial at the road cycling world championships Wednesday, then confirmed she will retire after competing in this weekend’s road race. |