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The California-based HTC-Highroad cycling team fell short in its search for a new title sponsor and will cease operating its men's team at the end of this season.

Alberto Contador's presence will alter the equation in any stage of the Giro d'Italia, but the fact he's even participating in the race leaves an uneasy feeling.

Alberto Contador's potential one-year ban and stripped Tour title will be regarded by many as just another downer of a day in cycling, but the more significant issue is the failed anti-doping "adjudication" system in this case.

The 2011 Tour de France route was unveiled Tuesday in grand fashion, and the backdrop for the announcement was again marred by more questions.

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador's positive test result for clenbuterol raises conflicting information and speculation about cycling's credibility and the anti-doping system itself. We try to separate fact from fiction.

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador held a news conference Thursday to address reports of a positive drug test.

Some may point to one defining moment that tipped the Tour scales. But any Tour win is a three-week effort that requires mastering multiple hurdles. This year was no exception.

Alberto Contador edged Andy Schleck to all but seal a third Tour win, and Saturday's time trial could be remembered as a tipping point in what looks to be an enduring rivalry.

Eight seconds. That's all that separates Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck. So it's only fitting that "the race of truth" will again decide the Tour. Here are some memorable time trials from Tours past.

Everyone was anticipating Thursday's mountain duel between the yellow jersey and its challenger. But Alberto Contador held on to his lead over Andy Schleck because he chose confirmation over confrontation.

The friendly rivalry between two-time Tour winner Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck veered into nasty territory Monday. Why? Because Contador challenged an entrenched taboo in European cycling to go after the man in yellow under certain circumstances.

If 2010 is truly it for Lance Armstrong, he has planned his finale well. He'll have a base that is perfect for him with Team Radio Shack. But he'll have the same nemesis come July -- defending Tour champion Alberto Contador.

Lance Armstrong, Bradley Wiggins and Andy Schleck have some catching up to do in Thursday's time-trial stage if they hope to contend for a podium position at the Tour de France.

Entering the homestretch of the 2009 Tour de France, ESPN.com's Bonnie D. Ford answers key questions facing leader Alberto Contador and teammate Lance Armstrong as the race heads to a sprint finish Sunday on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.

Alberto Contador lived up to his billing as the most explosive climber in the world, taking the Tour lead by 1 minute, 37 seconds Sunday. Even Lance Armstrong had to acknowledge he couldn't keep up.

With teammates Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador sitting 2-3, respectively, behind Tour leader Fabian Cancellara, there is quite the storm brewing heading into Friday's crucial Stage 7.