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Armstrong faces loss of Tour titles, life-time ban
24/08/2012 - CYCLING

Armstrong faces loss of Tour titles, life-time ban

The US anti-doping agency announced Thursday they would strip Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles and initiate a life-time ban after the cycling legend declared he would no longer fight the doping charges brought against him.
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Armstrong faces new doping charges
14/06/2012 - CYCLING

Armstrong faces new doping charges

The US Anti-Doping Agency has filed formal complaints against seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong on charges of using performance-enhancing drugs, based on an investigation that includes evidence dating as far back as 1996.
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Ex-teammate admits to doping, implicates Armstrong
20/05/2011 - CYCLING

Ex-teammate admits to doping, implicates Armstrong

Olympic gold medal cyclist Tyler Hamilton admits in next Sunday’s CBS news program “60 Minutes” that he took performance-enhancing drugs and accuses other top cyclists, including seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, of doing the same.
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Legal battle looms as Lance Armstrong finishes final international race
24/01/2011 - CYCLING

Legal battle looms as Lance Armstrong finishes final international race

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong brought an end to a glittering international cycling career Sunday, brushing aside the latest doping allegations as he completed the final stage of the Tour Down Under in Australia.
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Tour winner Contador pleads innocence in doping case
30/09/2010 - CYCLING

Tour winner Contador pleads innocence in doping case

Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador, who won his third Tour de France this year, has been provisionally suspended after a doping test taken during the Tour in July revealed traces of a banned substance.
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Tour winner Contador suspended after failing test
30/09/2010 - CYCLING

Tour winner Contador suspended after failing test

Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador, who won his third Tour de France this year, has been provisionally suspended after a doping test taken during the Tour in July revealed traces of a banned substance.
Tour de France champion Contador tests positive
30/09/2010 - CYCLING

Tour de France champion Contador tests positive

Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador, who won his third Tour de France this year, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for a banned substance during the Tour in July.
Former Armstrong associate denies doping admission
23/09/2010 - CYCLING

Former Armstrong associate denies doping admission

A former close associate of cyclist Lance Armstrong has denied that she ever heard the seven-time Tour de France winner admitting he used performance-enhancing drugs during a grand jury hearing in Los Angeles.
Cycling doping claims: Lance Armstrong back in the hot seat
09/08/2010 - TALKING POINTS

Cycling doping claims: Lance Armstrong back in the hot seat

He is one of the world's most famous athletes, who overcame cancer and has since dominated his sport. But Lance Armstrong is now facing a battle of a very different kind. A federal grand jury in Los Angeles is investigating evidence that the seven-time Tour de France champion may have encouraged performance-enhancing drug use on his team.
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Former teammate says Lance Armstrong encouraged doping
06/08/2010 - CYCLING

Former teammate says Lance Armstrong encouraged doping

A former teammate of Lance Armstrong (pictured) - who has so far remained anonymous - has backed disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis' claims that the legendary Tour de France winner took part in and encouraged doping within the US Postal team.
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