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Armstrong to compete in 2010 Tour of California

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.

Suspicions over latest probe into Armstrong team

There is something fishy about France's latest probe into the former team of seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong.

Armstrong's RadioShack team gets ProTour license

Lance Armstrong's new team has been given permission to race in many of cycling's top events for the next four years.

Armstrong calls 2010 Tour tough, wide open

Lance Armstrong considers the 2010 Tour de France course "tough" because of the cobblestones sections and three punishing summit finishes in the Pyrenees.

Tour de France route to end in the Pyrenees

Defending champion Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong will play out the next chapter of their Tour de France rivalry against the majestic backdrop of the Pyrenees.

Lance Armstrong to be spokesman for Michelob Ultra

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 confident of Colorado race revival

Lance Armstrong says he's confident he can help bring bicycle racing back to Colorado.

Cyclists join Lance Armstrong for LA bike ride

Lance Armstrong has finished an hour-long bike ride that attracted several hundred cyclists to Griffith Park in Los Angeles.

Downing wins Tour of Ireland, Armstrong pulls out

Lance Armstrong pulled out of the Tour of Ireland in heavy rain during the final stage Sunday.

Tweet: Armstrong invites Glasgow on bike ride

Lance Armstrong brought traffic to a standstill Tuesday after issuing a Twitter invitation for Scottish cyclists to join him on a casual bike ride.

Armstrong ends Wiens' reign as Leadville 100 champ

Lance Armstrong can't remember the last time he raced 65 miles by himself.

Contador, Armstrong trade barbs after Tour

Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong are sniping again after a fragile truce during the Tour de France.

Armstrong more human in third place

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.

When it counted, Armstrong came through

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.

Armstrong has no regrets about 3rd place in Tour

Lance Armstrong has no regrets about finishing third at the Tour de France.

Contador's reign on Tour expected to last

Even as his chance of winning this year's Tour de France slipped away, Lance Armstrong earned more than his share of attention.

Armstrong announces new team for next year's Tour

Lance Armstrong and RadioShack are forming a new cycling team that will compete in next year's Tour de France.

'The strongest always wins' — and it's not Lance

No matter what Lance Armstrong said about being a good teammate, if the opportunity presented itself, he wouldn't hesitate to wring Alberto Contador's neck and leave him for dead by the side of the road. He's just going to run out of time and space first.

Armstrong finds new sponsor for Astana

Lance Armstrong says he's found a new American sponsor to back Astana next year. He won't say if he will stay with the team or start his own squad.

Contador wins time trial; Armstrong moves to 3rd

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.

Watson, Armstrong break through age barriers

Old for their sports, yet still vying to be at the top of their games, Tom Watson and Lance Armstrong showed the skills that made them great when they were young haven't faded away with the years.

Armstrong lashes out at French sports minister

Lance Armstrong is fed up with criticism of his Astana team by the French sports minister.

Hinault: Contador will win again — not Armstrong

Five-time Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault believes that Lance Armstrong won't win this year's race, saying the American's rivalry with Astana teammate Alberto Contador is motivating the Spaniard.

Armstrong's teammate Leipheimer has broken wrist

Lance Armstrong's teammate Levi Leipheimer withdrew from the Tour de France before Friday's 13th stage after breaking his wrist in a crash, his Astana team said.

Contador eyes other Tour rivals, not Armstrong

The tension with Lance Armstrong is all but gone in the crisp mountain air and the line of authority is clear. Now, Alberto Contador wants to concentrate on those teams intent on seizing his Tour de France lead.

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Cyclists join Lance Armstrong for LA bike ride
Source: Google

Lance is at it again! Looks like he's really having fun doing what he's doing. He 'only' drew a few hundred riders compared to Dublin's 1000.

Contador - I will never admire Armstrong - CNN.com
Source: CNN

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has launched a stinging attack on Astana teammate Lance Armstrong after returning as a hero to his native town of Pinto near Madrid.

Why is Lance Armstrong riding for Kazakhstan in the Tour de France?
Source: Foreign Policy

As Lance Armstrong enters the second week of the Tour de France, questions abound.

Contador Talks Teamwork Despite Indications of Conflict With Armstrong
Source: The Houston Chronicle

"If we arrive at a mountain stage and Lance attacks, I will not follow him," Contador said at a news conference. "There are other riders who have to chase him down."

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Lance still in second place - 5 Americans in the top Twenty
Source: Le Tour Official Site

Thomas Voeckler of France scores his first stage win ever, and five Astana cyclists are in the top seven. Lance is still a fraction of a second away from the yellow jersey...

Armstrong misses out on Tour lead by a whisker - Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source
Source: mg.co.za

Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong missed out on taking the Tour de France leader's yellow jersey by a fraction of a second after his Astana team won the fourth stage time trial on Tuesday.

Astana moves to take over the Tour
Source: letour

Lance Armstrong almost ended the day with another yellow jersey. Were it not for a fraction of a second, the American would be the leader of the Tour de France.

Lance and Astana earn a $92 fine for showing up late - Cycling Experts Blog... - Cycling - Yahoo! Sports
Source: Yahoo! Sports

Lance Armstrong and his Astana team were fined for arriving late for the pre-strage registration this morning in Marseille, France. Rules state that riders must show up 20 minutes prior to the start or face a fine of 100 Swiss Francs ($92).

Fox News goes 10 for 10!
Source: Politico

Congratulations to everyone on the Fox News team. Obviously, it takes a total team effort to be the Leader on cable news. The best way Americans can honor the men and women serving overseas is to be informed about the issues confronting our country.

Lance expects French to ban him from Tour
Source: NBC Sports

Officials accuse 7-time champion of violating protocols during drug test

Anti-doping agency: Armstrong broke the rules
Source: NBC Sports

France's anti-doping agency accused Lance Armstrong of violating its rules Thursday for not fully cooperating with a drug tester and says it could punish the seven-time Tour de France champion.

Anti-doping agency: Armstrong broke the rules
Source: msnbc.com

France's anti-doping agency on Thursday said seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong violated its rules and that it could punish him.

Lance Armstrong falls during race in Spain
Source: wfaa.com

Lance Armstrong was taken to a hospital Monday after crashing during the first stage of a five-day race in Spain.

Report: Lance Armstrong to return for '09 Tour de France
Source: NY Daily News

Amgen Tour of California Comes to Paso Robles News Type: Event — Mon Feb 23, 2009 12:44 PM PSTsports, photos, lance-armstrong, cyclist, tour-of-california, paso-roblesJohn Crippen PhotographyFebruary 19th, 2009 Paso Robles was filled with Lance Armstrong and cyclist fans of al …

Lance Armstrong thanks the Sac PD for finding his bike
Source: The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento police announced this afternoon that Lance Armstrong's stolen time-trial bicycle valued at $10,000 has been recovered -- and Armstrong thanked the police department for its help minutes after finishing the Clovis leg of the Amgen Tour of California.

Lance Armstrong's Bike Stolen In Sacramento
Source: nbcbayarea.com

Seven time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong woke up to bad news this morning. Someone broke in to the Astana team's van in Sacramento and stole his one-of-a-kind time trial bike along with three other bikes belonging to his team members.

Tour of California adds variety to city's sports scene
Source: The Sacramento Bee

In just three years, amid an ever-changing sports landscape, the Amgen Tour of California pro cycling race has developed into a signature event for Sacramento.

Cancer Council Classic Heralds Armstrong's Return from 3 year Hiatus.

Darren Andrews-Adelaide, Australia-19th January 2009- A record crowd welcomed Lance Armstrong back to the peloton on a beautiful summers night around the Eastend of the City of Adelaide, Australia.

Armstrong has high hopes for Obama
Source: NBC Sports

Lance Armstrong has high hopes the presidency of Barack Obama will see health-care reform in the United States and more money for the fight against cancer.

Two U.S. cycling teams hire drug-test expert Don Catlin
Source: The L.A. Times

The top two U.S.-based cycling teams turn to Catlin to oversee drug testing of their riders. He also is in negotiations to oversee Lance Armstrong.

AP NewsBreak: Armstrong to race in 2009 Tour
Source:

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Lance Armstrong says he will ride in the 2009 Tour de France, marking the first time he will compete in that race and the Giro d'Italia in the same year.

Lance Armstrong: the full transcript of Donald McRae's interview with the cycling legend
Source: Guardian Unlimited

How did you feel when you heard abut L'Equipe & The Armstrong Lie?

Cycling Weekly's Big Interview: Dr. Don Catlin
Source: Cycling Weekly

I've worked with a lot of people, but Lance Armstrong is somebody that brings in all kinds of extra questions and issues. You have got to be prepared for that.

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