Lance Armstrong’s fly-cycle criticised by animal welfare groupsLONDON - Cycling superstar Lance Armstrong is under fire after it was revealed that his latest bike for the Tour de France has been decorated with hundreds of dead butterflies. 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. Today in HistoryToday is Sunday, Oct. 11, the 284th day of 2009. There are 81 days left in the year. AP News in BriefGunmen attack Pakistani army HQ, leaving 6 troops, 4 militants dead; 2 assailants still inside 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. 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. 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. 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. Armstrong’s Astana squad is 3rd in Giro opener; Columbia High Road wins team time trialVENICE, Italy — Lance Armstrong’s Astana team has finished third in the team time trial that opened the Giro d’Italia on Saturday. Cycling champion Boonen suspended after positive cocaine testBRUSSELS - Former cycling world champion Tom Boonen has been suspended by his Quick Step team and faces a criminal investigation after again testing positive for cocaine, Belgian news reports said Saturday. Cyclists at Giro to be tested for blood-boosting drug CERAVENICE, Italy — Riders in the Giro d’Italia will be tested for the advanced blood-boosting drug CERA. Lance Armstrong lashes out at Kazakhs that have left Astana team in crisis on eve of GiroVENICE, Italy — With his Astana team in financial crisis, Lance Armstrong suggested Wednesday that his Livestrong cancer foundation could step in and bail out the team in time for him to go for an eighth Tour de France title in July. Freezing drug samples in sports makes sense, as shown by latest cheat catchesPARIS — Justice, it turns out, can be cheap. A shade over $29,000 a year. Cyclist Bernhard Kohl’s ex-manager Stefan Matschiner released from custody in doping caseVIENNA — Cyclist Bernhard Kohl’s former manager, who allegedly was involved in blood doping and the supply of banned performance-enhancing substances, was released from custody Thursday. Austrian cycling federation calls for harsher punishment for athletes caught dopingVIENNA — The Austrian cycling federation has called for doping to be classified as a criminal offense, leading to harsher punishment for riders who use banned substances. Armstrong has ‘high interest’ from sponsors if he takes over control of crisis-hit AstanaVENICE, Italy — Lance Armstrong has received “high interest” from sponsors willing to back his cycling team if he takes over control of financially strapped Astana. Armstrong has ‘high interest’ from sponsors if he takes over control of crisis-hit AstanaVENICE, Italy — Lance Armstrong says he has “high interest” from sponsors if he takes over control of the Astana cycling team. Lance Armstrong lashes out at Kazakhs that have left Astana team in crisis on eve of GiroVENICE, Italy — Lance Armstrong has lashed out at the Kazakh officials who let his Astana team fall into a financial crisis on the eve of his first Giro d’Italia. Lance Armstrong’s Astana team in financial crisis on eve of GiroVERONA, Italy — Lance Armstrong’s Astana team is in the midst of a financial crisis on the eve of the American’s first Giro d’Italia. |
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