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'No question off-limits' when Oprah, Armstrong meet
It will be Armstrong’s first interview since he was stripped of his Tour de France titles.
VIDEO: Lance Armstrong tried to 'donate' to USADA, says anti-doping chief
‘It was a clear conflict of interest’ says Travis Tygart, the man who helped take down the former Tour legend.
Snapshot: Lance 'Pinocchio' Armstrong insists he's never been to France
A beret-wearing Armstrong doesn’t give an inch on the American talk show.
Lance on Oprah: The best 7 reactions to the news of the 'no-holds barred' interview
It’s fair to say we’re pretty cynical about this PR opportunity.
Lance Armstrong case: No appeal for former Tour de France legend
The Court of Arbitration for Sport says the American has missed the deadline to fight the stripping of his seven Tour titles.
Re-cycle: Armstrong leaves peloton picking up the pieces after traumatic year
Back on the road, Bradley Wiggins took his place on the sport’s throne. Literally.
Doctor: 'I never saw Lance Armstrong dope'
Michele Ferrari has said he did not see the cyclist take drugs.
By 'eck! Tour de France to start in Yorkshire in 2014
The Grand Départ will be hosted in the north of England in a couple of years’ time, organisers have revealed.
Cycling: Wiggins could target Tour defence after all
The Tour champion previously hinted he’d concentrate on other events next summer.
Cycling: Weary Contador wants time to prepare for Tour
With Saxo Bank uncertain of its participation in the Tour de France, the Spaniard says he will need a full season to prepare for it.
Doping 'much bigger' than just Armstrong, says Hamilton
“I’m sympathetic towards Lance Armstrong, it’s not easy,” the former Postal rider said.
Rory McIlroy gets a nod but Britain's Olympians dominate BBC award shortlist
Cyclist Bradley Wiggins is the bookmakers’ odds-on favourite.
Mark Cavendish says he's 'okay' after training session collision
Cavendish’s accident happened less than two weeks after Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins were knocked off their bikes in Britain.
Lance Armstrong case: Cancer charity drops shamed rider's name
The news comes days after the former cycling hero formally cut ties with Livestrong.
UCI optimistic it can win drug war
Chief medical officer Dr Mario Zorzoli has backed the anti-doping advancements cycling has adopted.
WADA calls for wider effort to tackle sports doping
‘WADA isn’t in a position to tackle this type of sophisticated cheating,’ the organisation says of its resources.
Lance Armstrong case: shamed rider formally cuts ties with Livestrong
The organisation says Armstrong stepped down from the board to spare Livestrong any negative effects resulting from the controversy surrounding his cycling career.
Has anybody seen Lance Armstrong lately?
Oh, there he is.
Lance Armstrong case: Former US Postal rider has chance to tell all
David George admitted doping after a recent positive test.
UCI chief Pat McQuaid asks CAS president to help choose inquiry team
The inquiry is seen as a key to restoring the UCI’s damaged credibility following the Lance Armstrong affair.
Disgraced US cyclist Landis drops appeal
The one-time tour champion had been accused of using a hacker to get documents from an anti-doping lab.
Cycling: Former Giro champ Michele Scarponi suspended by team
Scarponi, who was suspended for 18 months in 2007 following the Operation Puerto scandal, now faces further censure for meeting Ferrari.
'Hangin' in there' -- Lance Armstrong tweets this update
Looks pretty relaxed.
UCI investigating Vinokourov Liege 'payoff' claim
Vinokourov, banned for blood doping in 2007-2009, faces claims he paid Russian rival Alexandre Kolobnev €150,000 to secure his second victory in cycling’s oldest one-day classic.
IOC opens probe into Armstrong's Olympic medal
Armstrong won bronze in the time trial at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Hope he knows where the medal is.
Insurers ask Lance Armstrong to repay bonus millions
Potential legal action could come in connection with false testimony given by Armstrong during an arbitration hearing in 2006.
Lance Armstrong case: ban flouted anti-doping law, say experts
The Texan rider may even have grounds for appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the decision, it has been suggested.
Don't worry everyone... Lance Armstrong says he's 'alive and well in Hawaii'
The shamed cyclist is relaxing despite everything.
Steven de Jongh the latest to leave Team Sky
Sports Director has left the team after admitting doping offence earlier in career.
UCI's Kimmage lawsuit suspended, Tour de France races to have no winner
Meanwhile, UCI also confirmed that Lance Armstrong will be forced to pay back all his race winnings.
Julich leaves Team Sky because of doping past
Julich had been with Team Sky for two seasons, and team principal Dave Brailsford says “there have been no doubts about his work with us.”
Cycling legend Greg LeMond calls on UCI chief Pat McQuaid to resign
“I donated money for Paul Kimmage’s defense, and I am willing to donate a lot more, but I would like to use it to lobby for dramatic change in cycling,” the three-time tour champ writes.
Wiggins targets Giro and tips Froome for Tour
“My objective will be the Giro (d’Italia),” Wiggins said at the 2013 Tour de France route presentation in the French capital.
End of the road? Punishing route could work against Bradley Wiggins' defence
The Team Sky leader will have his work cut out to keep up with the likes of Alberto Contador in the mountains next summer.
100th Tour de France to finish at nightfall
Four summit finishes have been included in the race, not least a climb to Semnoz in the Alps on the penultimate day, which is likely to determine the winner.
Lance Armstrong case: Cavendish urges shamed rider to come clean
“If you’ve done something, confess. That anyone can damage the sport I love right now, it’s frustrating,” he said.
Lance Armstrong case: Alpe d'Huez mayor wants to turn corner on rider
The official wants to strip Armstrong’s name from two corners named after him on the legendary climb.
Lance Armstrong has removed 'Tour De France winner' from his Twitter bio
Next step: ‘unfriend’ Tyler Hamilton on Facebook.
Lance Armstrong case: Spanish great Indurain defends Armstrong
“Even now I believe in his innocence. He has always respected all the regulations… He has won all the cases he’s had,” said Indurain,.
Another Armstrong teammate admits doping
Norwegian rider Steffen Kjaergaard said doping was endemic in Armstrong’s US Postal team.