Kazakhstan’s government fund pledges $22 million for trouble-ridden Astana cycling team
Kazakhs pledge $22 million for Astana cycling team Armstrong-Contador rivalry likely to reignite in the Pyrenees in next year’s Tour de France
Nicolas Sarkozy’s collapse could prove a wakeup call for France’s high-octane presidentPARIS — Nicolas Sarkozy’s high-octane lifestyle just hit a speed bump. Tour de France 2009 winner
Alberto Contador set for long reign on the Tour de FrancePARIS — Even as his chance of winning this year’s Tour de France slipped away, Lance Armstrong earned more than his share of attention. Tour de France lovers already looking ahead to 2010PARIS - The 2009 Tour de France was not yet over and talk had already begun about next year’s race. The reasons were many: a dominating champion, a talented young challenger and the return of the aging king. From Spain, not a Dane _ Alberto Contador shrugs off anthem mishap at Tour de France ceremonyPARIS — Alberto Contador took it in stride when, unexpectedly, the Danish national anthem echoed on the Champs-Elysees in celebration of the Spaniard’s Tour de France victory. Goodbye implacable old Lance Armstrong; hello to the more human version who finishes thirdPARIS — Well, well, there’s a sight you don’t see every day at the Tour de France: Lance Armstrong on the podium in Paris without — hold the presses — the race winner’s garish yellow jersey on his back. Contador wins 2009 Tour de France, Armstrong finishes thirdPARIS - Alberto Contador won the 2009 Tour de France Sunday, the second Tour title of his career, outsprinting Luxembourg’s Andy Schleck and seven-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong. Alberto Contador wins Tour de France for second time in 3 years; Lance Armstrong takes 3rdPARIS — Lance Armstrong’s kids were dressed in yellow. He was not. French President Nicolas Sarkozy faints while jogging, undergoes medical examPARIS — French President Nicolas Sarkozy fainted while jogging Sunday on a hot afternoon at a presidential residence outside the capital and was hospitalized for medical tests, the country’s health minister said. Alberto Contador, the 2007 champ, wins Tour de France again; Lance Armstrong takes 3rdPARIS — Alberto Contador won the Tour de France for a second time Wednesday, and Lance Armstrong capped his return to the race with an impressive third-place finish. French anti-doping agency to retest 2008 Tour de France samples for CERAPARIS — The French anti-doping agency will retest some blood samples from last year’s Tour de France, mainly for the banned blood-booster CERA. Samples of 2008 Tour de France riders to be analayzed againPARIS - The French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) will re-analyse a number of samples taken from more than a dozen riders during the 2008 Tour de France, the daily L’Equipe reported Sunday on its website. Contador in yellow, Armstrong third as Tour de France heads toward Paris finalePARIS — Overall leader Alberto Contador is cruising with the pack in a triumphant roll toward Paris in the 21st and final stage of the Tour de France. Contador in yellow, but Armstrong may be green as Spaniard all but seals Tour victoryMONT VENTOUX, France — Alberto Contador is basking in double satisfaction: the Tour de France victory is an easy ride away, and he’s pulled it off in spite of his own team — and Lance Armstrong. When the chips were down, Armstrong held his own. Now, roll on 2010AVIGNON, France — Relaxing in the cool of his hotel room, the hard work done on this Tour de France, a barefooted Lance Armstrong is looking pretty pleased with himself. AP Interview: Lance Armstrong praises Contador, has no regrets with 3rd place finish at TourAVIGNON, France — Lance Armstrong has no regrets about finishing third at the Tour de France. Contador all but assures Tour title after fierce mountain stage, with Armstrong set for podiumMONT VENTOUX, France — Alberto Contador all but sealed his second Tour de France title Saturday, keeping the yellow jersey after a punishing mountain ride in the next to last stage. And almost certain to join him on the podium is Lance Armstrong. Contador keeps lead in punishing mountain stage to all but lock up Tour de France titleMONT VENTOUX, France — Alberto Contador has all but locked up the Tour de France title, keeping the yellow jersey after a punishing mountain ride in the next to last stage. Stage 20 of Tour de France starts, last hurdle for ContadorMONTELIMAR - The penultimate stage of the 2009 Tour de France got under way Saturday here, the final hurdle in Alberto Contador’s quest for his second Tour championship. Contador leads; Armstrong aims to defend 3rd place at Tour with Mont Ventoux shakeout loomingMONTELIMAR, France — Tour de France riders are off on the last crucial stage, heading for a finish on the dreaded Mont Ventoux as winds swept wildly across its peak. Lance Armstrong eyes third-place Tour finish as daunting Mont Ventoux loomsAUBENAS, France — Lance Armstrong almost certainly won’t be beating Alberto Contador for the yellow jersey. Armstrong clings to 3rd, Contador a near lock for Tour de France victory as Mont Ventoux loomsAUBENAS, France — After three weeks and thousands of miles of riding, it all comes down to this: a soaring bald mountain in Provence where the Tour de France can be won or lost. Armstrong clings to 3rd, Contador a near lock for Tour victory as Mont Ventoux loomsAUBENAS, France — After three weeks and thousands of miles of riding, it all comes down to this: a soaring bald mountain in Provence where the Tour de France can be won or lost. Italian police search home of suspended 2007 Giro champion Di LucaROME — Italian police have searched the home of 2007 Giro d’Italia winner Danilo Di Luca two days after he was provisionally banned from riding as part of an anti-doping probe. Contador in command at Tour de France; Armstrong in 3rd place; Mark Cavendish wins 19th stageAUBENAS, France — Alberto Contador stayed in command at the Tour de France with two days of racing left while teammate Lance Armstrong remained in third place as a daunting mountain climb awaits. Tour de France Stage 19 begins with Contador in driver’s seat
Alberto Contador leads, Lance Armstrong in 3rd place as 19th stage of Tour de France beginsBOURGOIN-JALLIEU, France — Alberto Contador looks poised for overall victory as Tour de France riders have set off on a relatively flat 19th stage. Lance Armstrong moves back into 3rd after time trial; Alberto Contador has dominant leadANNECY — Lance Armstrong had never experienced such an ordeal in a time trial during his seven-year dominant spell on the Tour de France. Bluffy the Armstrong slayer at Tour? No, he’s third despite uncharacteristic time-trialANNECY, France — Lance Armstrong finds himself in unfamiliar territory at this Tour de France — fighting just to remain among the top three riders. Lance Armstrong, Radio Shack forming new cycling team for 2010 Tour de FranceANNECY, France — Lance Armstrong and RadioShack are forming a new cycling team that will compete in next year’s Tour de France. Contador all but assures 2nd Tour victory by winning time trial; Armstrong moves up to 3rdANNECY, France — Alberto Contador all but assured his second Tour de France victory Thursday, winning the race’s final time trial while Lance Armstrong struggled with fatigue but moved up one spot to third place. Contador wins 18th stage time trial to solidify Tour de France lead; Armstrong advances to 3rdANNECY, France — Alberto Contador has won the final time trial in the Tour de France, and Lance Armstrong moved up a spot to third place overall. Armstrong to battle Schleck brothers for podium spot in Tour de France time trial in Stage 18ANNECY, France — The 18th-stage time trial is under way at the Tour de France, with Lance Armstrong needing a comeback if he wants a place on the podium when the race ends Sunday in Paris. |
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2010 Tour de France to climax in the Pyrenees
Congratulations Alberto, yes as expected Tour de France 2009 Winner is none other than Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador. He was also the winner of 2007, this is his second victory. Alberto wins the race by defeationg Luxembourg’s Andy Schleck and seven-time Tour champion Americas Lance Armstrong.
Bourgoin-Jallieu,FRANCE - The 19th stage of the 2009 Tour de France began Friday in the city of Bourgoin-Jallieu with most riders thinking about Saturday’s decisive stage and Lance Armstrong already looking forward to next year.
