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Former Dutch cyclist admits taking EPO

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 12:39

Former Dutch cyclist Jeroen Blijlevens has confessed to having used the performance-enhancing drug EPO during his career.

Lance Armstrong claims US govt turning blind eye to fraud drug-taking allegations

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 13:46

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has accused the US Government of turning a blind eye to drug-taking allegations.

Australian cyclist Stuart O`Grady admits to using EPO in 1998

Last Updated: Thursday, July 25, 2013, 09:47

Australian Tour de France stage winner Stuart O`Grady has admitted using the banned blood-booster EPO before the notorious 1998 race.

US got what bargained for in Lance Armstrong, his lawyers say

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 09:18

Lawyers for disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong said on Tuesday he should be able to keep the sponsorship money he got from the US Postal Service during his record-breaking victories.

Lance Armstrong`s former charity Livestrong says donations down

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 09:12

Donations to the cancer charity founded by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong declined last year following charges of doping against the seven-time Tour de France champion.

Cycling is one of the cleanest sports: Chris Froome

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 08:37

Stringent drug testing means cycling is now probably the cleanest sport, Tour de France champion Chris Froome said on Monday.

Spectre of Armstrong still hangs over Tour

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 12:34

Chris Froome can take immense satisfaction from securing his first Tour de France title but the spectre of disgraced Lance Armstrong and the sport`s fight against doping still hangs over the race.

Chris Hoy hails Froome`s Tour de France triumph as `phenomenal`

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 11:21

Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has hailed Chris Froome`s Tour de France victory as a huge achievement as Britain secured back-to-back wins in the event, which Hoy termed as `phenomenal`.

Chris Froome crowned Tour champion as Kittel stuns Cav

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 08:39

Britain`s Chris Froome was crowned champion of the 100th edition of the Tour de France as Germany`s Marcel Kittel won the 21st and final stage on Sunday.

2013 Tour de France: Chris Froome virtually secures title

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 08:41

Kenyan-born cyclist Chris Froome was on Sunday poised to succeed Bradley Wiggins as the Tour de France champion to complete what has been a superb summer of sport for Britain.

Two arrested for sending death threats to Tygart during Armstrong doping investigation

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 16:26

Two men have been arrested for allegedly sending death threats to United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) chief Travis Tygart last year while his organisation was working to expose cyclist Lance Armstrong as a doper.

Tour de France: Chris Froome beats Alberto Contador to win 17th stage

Last Updated: Thursday, July 18, 2013, 09:06

Britain`s Chris Froome tightened his grip on the Tour de France yellow jersey after beating Spanish rival Alberto Contador in the 17th stage time trial on Wednesday.