The World Anti-Doping Agency has asked the sport’s highest court to ban U.S. cyclist Tyler Hamilton for life for doping.
The former Olympic champion was given an eight-year ban last month by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after he admitted taking a steroid in an herbal remedy for depression.
It was the 38-year-old Hamilton’s second doping offense, which usually triggers a … Details
Dane Nicki Sorensen powered to a solo victory in the 12th stage of the Tour de France, a 211.5-km ride from Tonnerre to Vittel on Thursday.
The Saxo Bank rider attacked twice in the finale to beat France’s Laurent Lefevre and Italian Franco Pellizotti, who were second and third respectively 48 seconds behind.
Italy’s Rinaldo Nocentini retained the overall leader’s yellow jersey ahead of Spaniard Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong, second and third respectively… Details
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Another narrow miss against Mark Cavendish has not yet shaken Tyler Farrar’s belief that he can beat the new sprint king on the Tour de France.
American Farrar came second to the Briton in Wednesday’s sprint finish as Cavendish took his fourth win on the race this year.
“We have been right there pretty much every field sprint,†Farrar told reporters on Thursday. “I had a pretty much clean run at it. I felt everything went pretty well.
“I think (the key) is just continuing what I’m doing now. I’m right there. I don’t believe he is unbeatable.â€Â  … Details