Despite his personal life in turmoil, Tiger Woods voted AP’s best athlete for 2000s
Tiger Woods voted AP’s top athlete of the decade Despite his personal life in turmoil, Woods voted the best in sport for 2000s
Woods voted top athlete of the decade As sports go, it wasn’t close: Tiger Woods was famous for his golf long before he became infamous for his personal life. Police: NJ driver texting details of drug deal hits cyclist, gets charged with drug possession
NJ cops: Driver texting about drug deal hits biker In booming, motorizing China, an outing on a bicycle has become a perilous exercise
Cycling in Chinese city is anything but leisurely Spanish doctor banned 10 years, 3 cyclists get shorter bans in Portugal’s biggest doping caseLISBON, Portugal — Portugal’s cycling federation has suspended a Spanish doctor for 10 years after finding him guilty of providing illegal substances to riders in the country’s biggest doping case. Video shows Wisconsin state lawmaker running red light and smashing into a bicyclistMADISON, Wis. — Video taken from inside a city bus shows a Wisconsin state lawmaker running a red light and smashing into a bicyclist. Police: Driver fatally hits Texas cyclist head-on, left him lodged in rear window driving homeGRAND PRAIRIE, Texas — A driver accused of slamming head-on into a bicyclist, who was left in the car’s back seat after he toppled over the roof and crashed through the rear window, was jailed Monday on an intoxication manslaughter charge. US Nordic combined star Lodwick sustains minor injuries in bike accidentFour-time U.S. Nordic combined Olympian Todd Lodwick sustained minor injuries Wednesday while biking in France, riding head-on into a moving vehicle after watching a stage of the Tour de France. Woman dies when hit by police motorcycle while crossing road during Tour de FranceBESANCON, France — A woman crossing the road during the Tour de France was killed Saturday when she was hit by a police motorcycle escorting riders. Two other fans were injured after the motorcycle skidded into them. Woman dies after being hit by police motorcycle along Tour de France route; 2 others injuredBESANCON, France — A woman crossing the road during the Tour de France was killed Saturday when she was hit by a police motorcycle escorting riders. Two other fans were injured after the motorcycle skidded into them. Where can U-lock up? As old-style meters expire, cyclists seek new places to park in citiesPHILADELPHIA — Old-style parking meters, reviled over the decades by coin-starved drivers, are currently getting plenty of love from bicyclists worried about their possible demise. Police question boxer Amir Khan after cyclist is injured in collision with his carMANCHESTER, England — English boxer Amir Khan has been questioned by police ahead of his first world title fight after a cyclist was injured in a collision with his car. Former Belarusian world champion cyclist Stagurskaya killed when hit by car while trainingMINSK, Belarus — Former road race world champion Zinaida Stagurskaya has been killed after being hit by a car while training in her native Belarus. Muster up! Golden Age Games give aging veterans a chance to compete, share memoriesBIRMINGHAM, Ala. — William Trumbly was in combat almost from the moment he hit the ground on Normandy Beach in 1944 shortly after D-Day until he was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge. When the first shots were fired in his direction, he sought divine intervention. Scarponi wins 6th stage of Giro, while Di Luca holds overall lead; Armstrong loses timeMAYRHOFEN IM ZILLERTAL, Austria — Danilo Di Luca of Italy retained the overall Giro d’Italia lead, Lance Armstrong lost time again and Michele Scarponi won the sixth stage on Thursday. Denis Menchov of Russia wins fifth stage of Giro; Armstrong loses nearly 3 minutes on climbALPI DI SIUSI, Italy — Denis Menchov of Russia won the fifth stage of the Giro d’Italia in a grueling uphill finish Wednesday, while Lance Armstrong lost nearly three minutes despite getting help from his Astana teammates. Denis Menchov of Russia wins 5th stage of Giro; Lance Armstrong loses nearly 3 minutesALPI DI SIUSI, Italy — Denis Menchov of Russia won the fifth stage of the Giro d’Italia in a grueling uphill finish Wednesday, while Lance Armstrong lost nearly three minutes despite getting help from his Astana teammates. Belgian cyclist Boonen barred from this year’s Tour de France after positive cocaine testPARIS — Race organizers say Belgian cycling star Tom Boonen will not be welcome at this year’s Tour de France after his latest positive drug test. Lance Armstrong loses 15 seconds in opening mountain stage of GiroSAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA, Italy — Lance Armstrong looked weary, his face was drawn, and he was sweating profusely after losing 15 seconds in the first mountainous stage of the Giro d’Italia. Italy’s Di Luca wins Giro’s 4th stage; Armstrong drops to 6th overall; Sweden’s Lovkvist leadsSAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA, Italy — Italy’s Danilo Di Luca won the fourth stage of the Giro d’Italia in an uphill finish Tuesday while Lance Armstrong finished 15 seconds behind and dropped to sixth place overall. Italy’s Danilo Di Luca wins 4th stage of Giro d’Italia, with Armstrong 15 seconds behindSAN MARTINO DI CASTROZZA, Italy — Italy’s Danilo Di Luca has won the fourth stage of the Giro d’Italia in an uphill finish, with Lance Armstrong 15 seconds behind. Boonen of Belgium is fined, suspended but can stay with Quick Step despite cocaine abuseBRUSSELS — Former world cycling champion Tom Boonen drew a heavy fine from his team on top of his indefinite suspension after testing positive for cocaine a second time. His actions could keep him from the Tour de France. Armstrong in 5th place in Giro but wary as mountains loom; Italy’s Petacchi takes leadVALDOBBIADENE, Italy — Lance Armstrong moved up to fifth place in the Giro d’Italia. His first real test comes with Tuesday’s uphill finish, and the seven-time Tour de France winner isn’t quite sure what to expect. Lance Armstrong’s crisis-hit Astana team given May 31 deadline to straighten out financesVALDOBBIADENE, Italy — Lance Armstrong’s Astana team must straighten out its financial crisis by May 31 or risk being suspended. Petacchi wins 2nd straight sprint to take overall Giro lead; Armstrong crosses with main packVALDOBBIADENE, Italy — Alessandro Petacchi of Italy won his second straight stage in the Giro d’Italia on Monday and took the overall lead from Mark Cavendish of Britain. Petacchi wins 2nd straight stage to take overall Giro lead; Armstrong is 1:25 behindVALDOBBIADENE, Italy — Alessandro Petacchi of Italy has won his second straight stage in the Giro d’Italia, taking the overall lead from Mark Cavendish of Britain. US rider Christian Vande Velde falls during 3rd stage and withdraws from GiroVALDOBBIADENE, Italy — American rider Christian Vande Velde has fallen during the third stage of the Giro d’Italia and withdrew from the race. Low-key Levi Leipheimer looking to contend for Giro title _ just don’t expect him to say soTRIESTE, Italy — Lance Armstrong’s shout across the room came in handy. Petacchi outsprints Cavendish to win 2nd stage of Giro; Armstrong gains on Basso, LeipheimerTRIESTE, Italy — Alessandro Petacchi edged Mark Cavendish to win the second stage of the Giro d’Italia in a mass sprint Sunday, while Lance Armstrong finished in the main pack and gained time on overall race favorite Ivan Basso. Lance Armstrong’s Astana squad 3rd in Giro opener; Columbia High Road wins team time trialVENICE, Italy — Lance Armstrong was satisfied with the start of his first major race since winning his seventh consecutive Tour de France in 2005. |