Boasson-Hagen hands Norway fourth Tour stage win

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 22:00

Edvald Boasson-Hagen snatched a fourth Tour de France stage victory for his country when he won the 179-km 17th stage.

Contador sends warning as Hushovd takes stage 16

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 22:21

Alberto Contador sent a warning to his rivals with repeated stinging attacks in the 16th stage of the Tour de France won by Norway`s Thor Hushovd.

Contador vows to revert to usual attacking style

Last Updated: Monday, July 18, 2011, 20:55

Recovery permitting, Alberto Contador will revert to his usual attacking style in the Alps with his Tour de France title looking in jeopardy after two weeks of racing.

Contador needs `a good day` to defend Tour title

Last Updated: Friday, July 15, 2011, 21:43

Saxo Bank manager Bjarne Riis admits Alberto Contador must have at least one good day in the mountains soon if he is to have any chance of defending his Tour de France crown.

Mixed day for Spain as Sanchez wins stage

Last Updated: Friday, July 15, 2011, 08:21

Spain experienced mixed emotions on the first Tour de France stage in the Pyrenees as Samuel Sanchez won in Luz-Ardiden but Alberto Contador showed unexpected signs of weakness.

Yellow jersey battle set to begin on Tour stage 12

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 19:36

Andy Schleck`s chances of winning this year`s Tour de France are likely to become clearer on Thursday when the first stage in the high mountains puts rival Alberto Contador`s knee to the test.

Contador denies report he might quit the Tour

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 08:46

Alberto Contador dismissed a report suggesting the three-times champion could be about to quit the Tour de France because of a knee problem.

Contador denies report he might quit the Tour

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 12, 2011, 18:53

Alberto Contador dismissed on Tuesday a report suggesting the three-times champion could be about to quit the Tour de France because of a knee problem.

Contador in race against time as Pyrenees approach

Last Updated: Monday, July 11, 2011, 21:21

Alberto Contador is putting a brave face on a disappointing Tour de France campaign which has left him in a race against time to get fit for key stages.