Coming home recharges American cyclist Apr 20, 2005
Lance Armstrong watch: He finished with the main pack in 15th place ... " The Georgia race ? whose first stage Tuesday was won by South African Robert Hunter ? features the most talented-packed home game for U.S. riders since the demise of the Tour DuPont a decade ago. Of the six Pro Tour teams here, four are led by Americans: CSC, Discovery Channel (Lance Armstrong), Germany's Gerolsteiner (Levi Leipheimer) and Switzerland's Phonak (Floyd Landis). Only an injury to Saunier-Duval leader Chris... (Houston Chronicle -- Sports)
Champion cyclist Hamilton to appeal doping suspension Apr 20, 2005
Hamilton, considered a possible successor to six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, earned a six-figure salary with his Phonak team and has endorsement deals with several sponsors. The team fired Hamilton in November, nearly a year before his contract was set to expire. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Congress wants steroid testimony from the NFL Apr 20, 2005
Lance Armstrong took a safe approach in the first stage of the Tour de Georgia, avoiding risk of injury and finishing 15th. Olympics. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The power of three Apr 20, 2005
Wanting to personally sample the Pyrenees, Carder rode a 10-day tour last summer along the same mountain roads Lance Armstrong was climbing to his sixth straight Tour de France title. Carder's introduction to Ironman Hawaii came in 1996. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
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Her flash of inspiration came, indirectly, from cycling demigod Lance Armstrong. Rinkenberger logged on and signed up to receive detailed guidance from a Web site run by a man who once trained the six-time Tour de France champion who announced Monday that he will retire from professional cycling after this year's race. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
U.S.?cycling eyes life after Lance, Hamilton Apr 20, 2005
Lance Armstrong is clearly the most recognizable figure American cycling has ever known, a rider who managed to make people in the United States take notice of a sport that previously registered little, if any, interest in this country. And Tyler Hamilton was the one who was supposed to replace him on cycling's mountaintop. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Armstrong to Retire After Tour De France Apr 19, 2005
-- Lance Armstrong is retiring after this year's Tour de France, ending a cycling career in which he inspired millions by overcoming testicular cancer to win his sport's signature event a record six straight times. Armstrong said he remains "fully committed" to winning his seventh straight Tour de France this year and is driven "by that dream to go out on top. That's a big deal to me.". (Greenwich Time)
One
last Tour for Lance Apr 19, 2005
Armstrong cycling off into sunset after Tour de FranceBy Sal Ruibal, USA TODAY Lance Armstrong's storybook racing career will end after this July's Tour de France. Lance Armstrong will bid farewell to competitive cycling after vying for his seventh Tour de France crown in July. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamilton is suspended Apr 19, 2005
The fight has been costly for Hamilton, who has become one of the world's best cyclists, even if he is overshadowed by fellow American and six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. Hamilton told the Los Angeles Times in a story published Sunday that the legal fight has cost him more than $700,000 in fees and lost income. (Boston Globe)
Celizic: Lance leaving on his own terms Apr 19, 2005
Lance leaving on his terms, as champions should Armstrong gets ultimate chance to leave as the rare athlete who left a winnerLance Armstrong announced he'll retire after this year's Tour de France, which is the right move, according to NBCSports ... Lance Armstrong, the greatest champion the Tour has ever seen, has said he will push his last competitive pedal at the world???s most famous bike race this summer ... April 18: Lance Armstrong says he is retiring from professional cycling after this... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Armstrong Retiring After Tour Apr 19, 2005
Lance Armstrong announced yesterday that he will retire from professional cycling after this summer's Tour de France, bringing an end to one of the most impressive careers in sports, in which he overcame testicular cancer to win cycling's most prestigious race a record six straight times ... "Ultimately, athletes have to retire. . . . the body doesn't just keep going and going," Lance Armstrong said ... "There are many athletes who are known, but people's grandmothers have heard of Lance... (Washington Post)
Armstrong to retire after Tour de France Apr 19, 2005
Overall leader Lance Armstrong of Austin, Texas, signals "six" to the photographers shortly after the start of the final stage of the Tour de France cycling race between (Laurent Rebours / AP) ... -- Lance Armstrong is retiring after this year's Tour de France, ending a cycling career in which he inspired millions by overcoming testicular cancer to win his sport's signature event a record six straight times. (Albany Times Union)
2005 Tour De France Will Be Armstrong's Last Pro Race Apr 19, 2005
ATLANTA -- Lance Armstrong will retire from professional cycling after this summer's Tour de France, ending one of the great careers in all sports. AP ImageLance Armstrong at the Paris-Nice cycling race in March. (Click2Houston, TX)
Hamilton receives two-year suspension Apr 19, 2005
Hamilton was considered a possible successor to six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. The two were once teammates on the U.S. Postal Service team. (Globe and Mail)
Armstrong confirms retirement plans Apr 19, 2005
Lance Armstrong will retire from professional cycling after this summer's Tour de France, ending one of the great careers in all sports. "Ultimately, athletes have to retire ... the body doesn't just keep going and going," Armstrong said Monday at a news conference. (Globe and Mail)
Armstrong announces retirement Apr 19, 2005
Lance Armstrong's announcement came the day before the Tour de Georgia, in which he'll participate for a second straight year ... (AP) -- Lance Armstrong is retiring after this year's Tour de France, ending a cycling career in which he inspired millions by overcoming testicular cancer to win his sport's signature event a record six straight times. (CNN)
Cyclist's farewell Tour on horizon Apr 19, 2005
Six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will retire from pro racing in July after one final spin ... - Lance Armstrong, the six-time Tour de France winner who inspired thousands of cancer patients with his remarkable recovery and athletic career, said Monday that he will retire from professional cycling after trying to win his seventh consecutive Tour in July ... In 1997, he started the Lance Armstrong Foundation, which has raised millions of dollars for research and has educated and... (Denver Post)
Hamilton receives two-year suspension for doping violation Apr 19, 2005
Tuesday April 19, 2005. DENVER (AP) - Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton was suspended Monday from competitive cycling for two years for a blood-doping violation discovered at a race in September. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Armstrong Will Quit After 2005 Tour De France Apr 19, 2005
AUGUSTA, Georgia (Reuters) - Six-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong said on Monday he would retire after this year's race in July but added he was determined to secure the title one last time. The 33-year-old American, addressing a news conference, said: "I have thought a lot about it, I have gone back and forth. "The biggest inspiration in my life now and the biggest inspiration in this decision is my children. (Reuters)
Cycling legend Armstrong to retire after 2005 Apr 19, 2005
But Lance Armstrong has one of the world's great senses of balance, and he righted himself and rolled on with perhaps the second-most difficult announcement of his career. ADVERTISEMENT. (Houston Chronicle)
Litke: Not even Lance knows what???s next Apr 19, 2005
No one, not even Lance, knows what???s nextArmstrong may fight drug accusations, or maybe even run for Texas governorLance Armstrong will retire after the Tour de France this summer ... Staying in character, Lance Armstrong saved the biggest mountain to climb for last ... April 18: Lance Armstrong says he is retiring from professional cycling after this summer???s Tour de France. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Armstrong to Retire After Tour De France Apr 19, 2005
(AP) -- Lance Armstrong is retiring after this year's Tour de France, ending a cycling career in which he inspired millions by overcoming testicular cancer to win his sport's signature event a record six straight times. Armstrong said he remains "fully committed" to winning his seventh straight Tour de France this year and is driven "by that dream to go out on top. That's a big deal to me.". (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
Farewell Tour For Lance Armstrong Apr 19, 2005
Lance Armstrong: "Ultimately, athletes have to retire ... the body doesn't just keep going and going." (Photo: AP). "I have decided the Tour De France will be my last race as a professional cyclist.Lance Armstrong Lance Armstrong and his girlfriend singer Sheryl Crow listen before he receives the 2004 Grand Prix of the French Sports Academy, for his sixth straight Tour de France victory Tuesday March 15, 2005. (Photo: AP)(AP) Lance Armstrong said Monday he will retire from professional cycling... (CBS News)
Women get their turn in downtown Macon cycling race Apr 19, 2005
The Tour's unmatched star is Lance Armstrong, who famously beat testicular cancer before winning six consecutive Tours de France. In addition, the Tour de Georgia sponsors the Live Healthy Georgia Expo, which is run by the Georgia Cancer Coalition and provides information on the fight against cancer. (Macon Telegraph)
Armstrong to quit after 2005 Tour Apr 19, 2005
Lance Armstrong Fact Box ... ATLANTA, Georgia -- Record six-times Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong said on Monday he would quit professional cycling after this year's Tour in July. (CNN -- International)
Lance Armstrong to retire after Tour de France Apr 18, 2005
Lance Armstrong to retire after next Tour de France ... Associated Press file photo Lance Armstrong wants to win one more big race ... Lance Armstrong said today he will retire from professional cycling after this summer's Tour de France. (Houston Chronicle)
Armstrong?to make?'don't miss statement' Apr 18, 2005
Rumors that Lance Armstrong is considering retirement have been widespread ... ATLANTA (AP) -- Lance Armstrong is set to make an announcement Monday that is expected to settle questions on whether he will retire from cycling after this summer's Tour de France, where he will try for a seventh straight title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The Big Brown Truck Supports Dodge Tour De Georgia Apr 15, 2005
This European-styled race featuring Lance Armstrong and other top professional cyclists in the world officially gets underway in Augusta and finishes five days and 650 miles later on Sunday, April 24, in Alpharetta. The race, now in its third year, will speed through 10 cities, including two cities new to the Tour. (Yahoo Finance -- Trucking)
Lance preparing to announce retirement? Apr 15, 2005
Lance Armstrong, who will race in the Tour de France in July, hinted at retirement last week when he was quoted as saying, "In 4? months it'll be over.''Doug Pensinger/Getty Images PARIS (Reuters) -- For six years, the main question about Lance Armstrong was whether he could win another Tour de France. Now the main doubt is whether he will ride another one after this year. The Texan will be at the start of cycling's biggest race in July, if only to fulfill his obligations with his team... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Armstrong hints retirement could be near Apr 15, 2005
PARIS - For six years, the main question about Lance Armstrong was whether he could win another Tour de France. Now the main doubt is whether he will ride another one after this year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
More rumblings with the NFL Draft approaching. Apr 15, 2005
What career move would best suit Lance Armstrong once he retires from cycling. Roadie on Sheryl Crow tour. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
[external] Nike Sees Ad Campaign Based On Tiger's Miracle Shot Apr 14, 2005
Tiger signed a five-year endorsement deal with Nike in 2000, thought to be worth $100 million, and The Shot would suggest he's worth every cent. Other members of Nike's gilded Pantheon of sporting excellence through the ages include and Lance Armstrong. Whether Nike Chief Executive can cash in on Woods' heroics in an ad campaign still hangs in the balance: Augusta National owns the rights to the footage. (Yahoo Finance -- Footwear)
Wojciechowski: Tiger won for his dad Apr 14, 2005
But only Woods and DiMarco had done a Lance Armstrong and separated themselves from the pack. Woods trailed DiMarco by six strokes after 36 holes. (ESPN -- Golf)
Armstrong: Retirement is a possibility after Tour Apr 14, 2005
NEW YORK -- Lance Armstrong is considering retiring after he tries for a record seventh straight Tour de France victory this July ... ESPN's Jeremy Schaap asked Lance Armstrong on Thursday about Mike Anderson, his former personal assistant who filed court papers alleging that he discovered a banned substance in the six-time Tour de France winner's apartment early last year. (ESPN -- Olympics)
Armstrong Surprises In SoCal; Hincapie 2nd At Paris-Roubaix Apr 11, 2005
While his teammate Hincapie suffered on th4e cobblestones in France, Lance Armstrong caused a stir when he showed up unannounced for the second annual Garrett Lemire Memorial Grand Prix in Ojai, Calif. According to the Ventura County Star newspaper, Armstrong glided up to the line shortly before the start of the 90-minute pro men's criterium. (Click2Houston, TX)
Armstrong files counterclaim over dope allegation Apr 6, 2005
Lance Armstrong has filed a counterclaim with a Texas judge asking for $US125,000 ($163,000) from a former aide who earlier claimed he discovered steroids in the bathroom of the cycling champion's apartment, American media reported overnight ... Anderson also claimed there was "a deliberate effort by this group of wrongdoers to insure that Lance Armstrong wins at the Tour de France. "Cheating for profit, with the use of banned substances while professing that Armstrong does not use any banned... (ABC News Online, Australia -- Sport )
Olympic
Athlete of the Week Apr 6, 2005
Lance Armstrong placed 28th. EQUESTRIAN. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pedal to the medal Apr 6, 2005
He has fin-ished first in the junior division of numerous State Time Trial Championships including the New Jersey State, the 2004 Lance Armstrong (Philadelphia, PA), the New York State and the Maine State Time Trial Cham-pionship. He also placed first regionally in the North Atlantic Time Trial Championship held in Cole-brook, Conn. (Naragansett Times, RI)
Armstrong asks judge to sanction ex-assistant Apr 6, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas -- Lance Armstrong is seeking at least $125,000 from a former personal assistant who contends he found a banned substance in the cycling champion's apartment last year. Armstrong. (ESPN -- Olympics)
Public Square Apr 6, 2005
In the boys category, Laguna Blanca ninth-grader Patrick Lauer won the gold medal by talking about cycling champion and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong. His classmate, Hank Handtmann received the silver medal with an homage to his dog Hogan. (Santa Barbara News-Press)
Armstrong 28th As Stunning Boonen Wins In Flanders Apr 4, 2005
BRUSSELS, Belgium -- Lance Armstrong, his Discovery Channel cycling teammates and a leading pack were left gasping Sunday as Belgian Tom Boonen launched a stunning one-man breakaway to win the Tour of Flanders. Boonen, racing for Quick. (Click2Houston, TX)
Armstrong in court
battle Apr 4, 2005
A former employee of Lance Armstrong is alleging in court papers that just over a year ago he witnessed a banned substance in the American cyclist's Spanish house, a Texas newspaper reported on Thursday. Mike Anderson, a former personal assistant to Armstrong, filed the papers in an Texas district court on Thursday, said the Austin American-Statesman. (iAfrica.com)
* Sport briefs Apr 4, 2005
Cycling Armstrong goes to court Lance Armstrong is seeking at least US$125,000 from a former personal assistant who contends he found a banned substance in the cycling champion's apartment last year. In court documents filed Friday, Armstrong called Mike Anderson's claim "below the level of tabloid journalism." Armstrong, in Europe preparing for a bid at a seventh straight Tour de France title, has maintained he does not take illegal drugs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cycling: Change in Flanders arrives at a sprint Apr 4, 2005
Benefiting from long and impressive driving at the front by Lance Armstrong, Discovery Channel had a handful of riders in good position with 32 kilometers to go. They were unable to respond, however, when the decisive breakaway of the day began: Van Petegem, Boonen and Klier sped off and linked up with Erik Zabel, a German with T-Mobile, and Roberto Petito, an Italian with Fassa Bortolo. (International Herald Tribune)
Lance 28th in Flanders Apr 3, 2005
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) -- Lance Armstrong finished 28th Sunday in the Ronde of Flanders, which was won by Belgium's Tom Boonen for the biggest victory of his career. Armstrong was among the leaders most of the way but dropped back with 15 miles left in one of the five biggest one-day races. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Safari by air is year's top trip Apr 3, 2005
A trip through the Texas Hill Country that includes a 20-mile morning spin with Lance Armstrong. The Oct. 17-24 trip includes a stretch on Armstrong's cancer fund-raising Ride for the Roses, and half the $10,000 price tag will be donated. (Houston Chronicle -- Travel)
High Fly wins Florida Derby Apr 3, 2005
Lance Armstrong is seeking at least $125,000 from a former personal assistant who contends he found a banned substance in the cycling champion's apartment last year. In court documents filed Friday, Armstrong called Mike Anderson's claim "below the level of tabloid journalism.". (The Indianapolis Star -- Sports)
Lance Armstrong fights back, files countersuit Apr 3, 2005
Eric Gaillard / Reuters fileLance Armstrong is seeking at least $125,000 from a former personal assistant who contends he found a banned substance in the cycling champions apartment last year ... AUSTIN, Texas - Lance Armstrong is seeking at least $125,000 from a former personal assistant who contends he found a banned substance in the cycling champions apartment last year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Armstrong sues ex-assistant for accusation Apr 3, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Lance Armstrong is seeking at least $125,000 from a former personal assistant who contends he found a banned substance in the cycling champion's apartment last year. In court documents filed Friday, Armstrong called Mike Anderson's claim "below the level of tabloid journalism.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* Armstrong faces legal assault from former assistant Apr 2, 2005
A former personal assistant to Lance Armstrong filed court papers on Thursday alleging that he discovered a banned substance in the six-time Tour de France winner's apartment early last year ... A representative for Lance Armstrong referred all questions to the cyclist's attorney, Timothy Herman, who declined immediate comment because he hasn't seen the brief. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Tour de France Apr 2, 2005
Lance Armstrong, right, says fifth Tour win was toughest ... Lance Armstrong won his hardest but sweetest Tour title Sunday -- a record-tying fifth straight victory ... Lance Armstrong never expected this race to come down to the last stage, but that's why it's special. (ESPN -- Olympics)
Booked
Footballers reveal their favourites Apr 2, 2005
Only four chose books with a sporting connection - one, Dean Kiely from Charlton Athletic chose Lance Armstrong's It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life chronicling how he overcame cancer and became the world's top cyclist ... Charlton Athletic: Dean Kiely - It's Not About the Bike: My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong. (The Independent, UK)
Cycling: Hopes up in Flanders field Apr 2, 2005
A big, strong rider who habitually paces Lance Armstrong up the high mountains of the Tour de France, Hincapie has been limited in previous spring classics both by illness - he lost months in 2003 because of a parasitic and respiratory ailment and was laid low by a stomach bug early last year - and a weak team. As U.S. Postal Service, the team was built for the Tour, not the two races over cobblestones. (International Herald Tribune)
National/World Apr 2, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas - With speculation building that Lance Armstrong will retire, the six-time Tour de France champion finds himself facing yet another doping allegation. KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (Selma Times Journal, AL)
LiveWrong bracelet prompts talk Apr 1, 2005
By STAFF WRITER ORLEANS - Bob Korn wore the Lance Armstrong Foundation yellow LiveStrong bracelet after it first came out last May ... The Lance Armstrong Foundation, which administers the money raised by selling the bracelets, is one of the top-ranked charities for its ability to minimize the amount of money it takes to fund raise and for keeping overhead, like administration costs, low so it can deliver nearly 81 percent of all funds collected to research and other charities devoted to cancer... (Cape Cod Times, MA)
S.F. debates funding for-profit bike race Apr 1, 2005
It loops through nine miles of city streets and has attracted Lance Armstrong and other top-ranking cyclists. Though the event has been well-received, the city's participation in its finances has drawn howls of protest. (Sacramento Bee -- Politics)
Aide alleges Armstrong had banned substance Apr 1, 2005
-- A former personal assistant to Lance Armstrong filed court papers yesterday alleging that he discovered a banned substance in the six-time Tour de France winner's apartment last year. Mike Anderson is involved in a legal fight with Armstrong over alleged promises the cyclist made to help Anderson start a bike shop. (Globe and Mail -- SportsTP)
Armstrong Faces Another Doping Claim Apr 1, 2005
AUSTIN, Texas -- With speculation building that Lance Armstrong will retire, the six-time Tour de France champion finds himself facing yet another doping allegation. On Thursday, attorneys for Armstrong denied allegations made by a former personal assistant that he found a steroid in Armstrong's Spanish apartment early last year. (Greenwich Time)
Armstrong
accused Apr 1, 2005
Ex-assistant alleges Lance had banned substanceAUSTIN (AP) A former personal assistant to Lance Armstrong filed court papers Thursday alleging that he discovered a banned substance in the six-time Tour de France winner's apartment early last year. Mike Anderson, who is involved in a legal fight with Armstrong over alleged promises the cyclist made to help Anderson start a bike shop, made the claim in a brief filed in state district court. (USA Today -- Sports)
Armstrong faces new drug allegation Apr 1, 2005
Armstrong facesnew drug allegation6-time Tour champ's ex-personal assistant says he found bannedsubstance in cyclist's apartmentLance Armstrong won his sixth straight Tour de France last year ... AUSTIN, Texas - A former personal assistant to Lance Armstrong filed court papers Thursday alleging that he discovered a banned substance in the cycling champions apartment early last year. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Armstrong facing new substance allegations Apr 1, 2005
Mike Anderson claims he found a white box labelled 'Androstenine' in Lance Armstrong's apartment last year ... AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- A former personal assistant to Lance Armstrong filed court papers Thursday alleging that he discovered a banned substance in the cycling champion's apartment early last year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Former assistant alleges he found banned substance in Armstrong's apartment Apr 1, 2005
Lance Armstrong reacts as he crosses the finish line to win the 17th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Bourd-d'Oisans and Le Grand Bornand, French Alps on July 22, 2004 ... AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A former personal assistant to Lance Armstrong filed court papers Thursday alleging that he discovered a banned substance in the cycling champion's apartment early last year. (Fresno Bee)
Sports Briefs Apr 1, 2005
A former personal assistant to Lance Armstrong filed court papers yesterday alleging he discovered a banned substance in the cycling champion's apartment early last year. Armstrong's lawyer, Timothy Herman, called the allegation false and absurd. (London Free Press, Canada)
Speculation mounting of Armstrong's retirement Mar 31, 2005
Rome Speculation is mounting that Lance Armstrong will soon announce his retirement. The six-time Tour de France winner has scheduled a news conference in the United States on April 18 before the Tour of Georgia. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Armstrong ready to retire at end of season Mar 31, 2005
Speculation that Lance Armstrong will retire at the end of this season has intensified after the six-time Tour de France winner hinted strongly that his 14-year career may be close to concluding. "You'll all know a little more in two weeks' time, but I have to talk to the press and I have to tell them something important," the Texan said, speaking at the end of the Paris-Camembert one-day race on Tuesday. (The Independent, UK -- Sport)
March on Vegas is bettors' ritual Mar 31, 2005
The NCAA has been distributing blue "Don't Bet On It" bracelets, similar to the yellow ones made popular by Lance Armstrong, and running public service announcements during the tournament featuring the same slogan. At this weekend's Final Four, Saum said, an FBI agent and an NCAA official will meet with members of each team to discuss the consequences of gambling on the games. (St. Petersburg Times -- Sports )
Is Lance Armstrong Going to Retire?? Mar 31, 2005
Is Lance Armstrong Going to Retire ... PARIS (Reuters) - The announcement by six-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong that he would hold a media conference on the eve of the Tour of Georgia on April 18 has again fueled speculation about the American's future. (Reuters -- Sports)
Cycling: Little race says 'cheese' to sponsors Mar 31, 2005
This year the race precedes the Tour of Flanders, and that is why Lance Armstrong showed up for Paris-Camembert. "It's a fine ride for him before Flanders," said Sean Yates, a directeur sportif with Armstrong's Discovery Channel team. (International Herald Tribune)
Cycling Notebook: Team being formed for this fall's Tour of Hope Mar 31, 2005
Cancer survivor and six-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong and Bristol-Myers Squibb are seeking cyclists willing to ride to make a difference this fall in the third Tour of Hope. The cycling legend and pharmaceutical company are the driving forces behind the tour, which brings together 20 cyclists from across the country to ride coast-to-coast in support of cancer awareness. (Houston Chronicle -- Sports)
Start of 2006 Tour de France to coincide with World Cup Mar 31, 2005
Six-time winner Lance Armstrong is expected to go for his seventh straight Tour de France win this year. "The fact that he has decided to race this year shows that he's not scared to risk losing his title," Leblanc said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Panthers players bought steroids, TV report says Mar 30, 2005
Lance Armstrong finished 24th at the Paris-Camembert race, a Tour de France tuneup won by France's Laurent Brochard for the third time. Armstrong is using the early races as preparation for his attempt in July to capture a seventh straight Tour de France title. (The Indianapolis Star -- Sports)
Frenchman Takes Paris-Camembert; Armstrong 24th Mar 30, 2005
VIMOUTIERS, France -- Lance Armstrong finished 24th Tuesday at the single-day Paris-Camembert race. The Texan, riding for the Discovery Channel team, was part of a chase group that finished together right behind France's Laurent Brochard. (Click2Houston, TX)
Armstrong 24th in Tour De France Tuneup Mar 29, 2005
VIMOUTIERS, France - Lance Armstrong finished 24th Tuesday at the Paris-Camembert race, a Tour de France tuneup won by France's Laurent Brochard for the third time. Armstrong is not looking to win at this point in the season, but using the early races as preparation for his attempt in July to capture a seventh straight Tour de France title. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tour Of Flanders Looming For Armstrong Mar 29, 2005
ALSEMBERG, Belgium -- U.S. cyclist Lance Armstrong is set to compete in Tuesday's Paris-Camembert single-day race, as his preparations continue for a seventh Tour de France title. The Texan is also scheduled to ride in the Tour of Flanders on April 3. (Click2Houston, TX)
Frosh track star deserves recognition Mar 29, 2005
You can argue about what athleticism is but if you look at how publications like Sports Illustrated and ESPN magazine define it, Lance Armstrong, a guy who admits to having absolutely no coordination, is often atop the athlete of the year lists. Regardless, the bottom line is track's a sport and Lindsay dominates it, not just on a Yale level, not just on an Ivy League level but on a national level. (Yale Daily News, CT)
Space Station Astronauts Take Space WalkArmstrong Preps For Tour Of Flanders Mar 28, 2005
ALSEMBERG, Belgium -- U.S. cyclist Lance Armstrong is set to compete in Tuesday's Paris-Camembert single-day race, as his preparations continue for a seventh Tour de France title. The Texan is also scheduled to ride 000005DC in the Tour of Flanders on April 3. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Sports Briefs: Safin upset in Nasdaq-100 Mar 28, 2005
Six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong returned to cycling, finishing in the pack at the Brabant Arrow race in Alsemberg, Belgium. Spanish world champion Oscar Freire won the 123-mile event in 4 hours, 38 minutes, 56 seconds. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Hrbaty stuns Safin in Nasdaq-100 Mar 28, 2005
Six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong returned to cycling, finishing in the pack at the Brabant Arrow race in Alsemberg, Belgium. Armstrong, who pulled out of the Paris-Nice event earlier this month with a sore throat, said this race was used to prepare him for bigger competitions later this year -- including his run for another Tour de France victory in July. (The Indianapolis Star -- Sports)
Armstrong returns to racing in tuneup Mar 28, 2005
ALSEMBERG, Belgium - Six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong returned to cycling Sunday, finishing in the pack at the Brabant Arrow race. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Keep your money from band of thieves Mar 28, 2005
The fake bands bore the Livestrong logo, the official mark of the US cancer charity, the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF), which started the craze last year ... Lance Armstrong s anti-cancer. (TimesOnline)
