Armstrong Investigation: CBS and 60 Minutes reject demand for apology over doping claims
Television company stands over programme content Following demands today by Lance Armstrong’s attorneys for an on-air apology by CBS over the ’60 Minutes’ programme aired on May 22nd, the station has responded by rejecting that call. The former professional’s attorney […]
Armstrong Investigation: Rider’s legal team demands apology from ’60 Minutes’ programme
Ten days after the screening of the ’60 Minutes’ programme alleging widespread doping on the US Postal Service team, Lance Armstrong’s attorneys have demanded an on-air apology. A wide number of claims were made during the programme, with former team-mates […]
Video: Herety stresses importance of Tour Series for Rapha Condor Sharp team
Surprising views on future plans for British Continental team With his team winning the first three rounds, Rapha Condor Sharp manager John Herety has stressed the importance of the Tour Series for the Continental squad, saying that it effectively has […]
Contador’s brother says he’s likely to go to Tour de France
UCI confirms it would see disqualification of results if CAS rules against him While the rider himself has said that he’s still to decide if he is to do the Tour de France, Alberto Contador’s brother and agent Fran has […]
Prudhomme says ASO won’t block Contador from Tour de France
Despite doping positive, Spaniard can compete in 2011 race Tour de France race director Christian Prudhomme has cleared the last obstacle to Alberto Contador competing in this year’s event, saying that organisers ASO won’t block the Spaniard’s participation in the […]
Contador set for Tour de France as CAS names August dates for appeal
Will ASO try to block his participation? Five days after announcing that Alberto Contador’s scheduled hearing this week had been delayed, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has announced new dates of August 1 – 3rd. The revised schedule […]
Vuelta a España confirms wildcard teams for 2011 race
Geox TMC has second chance to take a Grand Tour Following what was a disappointing Giro d’Italia campaign for the Geox TMC team, the new squad will have a chance to redeem its season in the Vuelta a España. The […]
Rujano wants to extend with Androni Giocattoli until 2013 or 2014
Believes second in Giro was possible had he not lost time on stage five Following his stage win and seventh overall in the Giro d’Italia, José Rujano has said that he wants to extend his contract with the Androni Giocattoli […]
Busche beats Hincapie to win US Pro title
RadioShack rider quickest of four man break in Greenville Succeeding his Team RadioShack team-mate Ben King as US champion, Matthew Busche spoiled the party for George Hincapie today when he edged out the BMC Racing Team rider in his hometown. […]
Gilbert holds off Contador in latest UCI WorldTour rankings
Spain takes over as top country Alberto Contador’s overall victory plus two stage wins in the Giro d’Italia have seen him race up the UCI WorldTour rankings, but Belgian Classic specialist Philippe Gilbert has managed to hold on to his […]