Games again serve as testing litmus test

The Vancouver Games mark the first time on-site testing facilities have been located within a sporting venue, a tangible reminder of how closely athletes are being monitored.

Ballerini led Italy to Olympic gold

The Italian Cycling Federation says national team coach Franco Ballerini has died following a crash during an amateur rally race.

Armstrong scheduled for Corsica race

Lance Armstrong will take on world road cycling champion Cadel Evans and Olympic gold medalist Samuel Sanchez in next month's Criterium International in Corsica.

LeMond, Trek reach out-of-court deal

Three-time Tour de France winner Greg LeMond and the Trek Bicycle Corporation on Monday announced they had reached an out-of-court settlement on their dueling breach of contract lawsuits.

Italian officials ban Di Luca two years

Cyclist Danilo Di Luca has been suspended for two years for doping at last year's Giro d'Italia.

Hughes chosen for opening ceremonies

Five-time Olympic medalist Clara Hughes will carry Canada's flag at the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Olympics on Feb. 12.

Golbano's doping case appeal denied

A Spanish court has rejected a rider's claim that cycling's out-of-competition doping controls are unconstitutional and a breach of individual rights.

Kings' window to win is now wide open

The Kings' lineup is the perfect blend of young talent and gritty veterans. It's a lineup that's starting to believe it can reach the postseason. Really.

Tour will open without prologue in '10

The 2011 Tour de France will start with a flat stage in the Vendee region on the western coast.

Greipel wins title; Armstrong 25th

Germany's Andre Greipel has finished third in the final stage of the Tour Down Under to win the six-stage ProTour cycling event for the second time in three years.

Hawks expecting tough game vs. Canucks

...It's going to be a group effort to slow them down. The Sedins are known for cycling the puck for each other and instinctively being aware of where the other twin is. You can...

Sanchez wins 5th stage of Aussie race

The second haul up Old Willunga Hill gave Luis Leon Sanchez a fifth-stage win in the Tour Down Under on Saturday and ended Lance Armstrong's winning chances.

Greipel consolidates overall lead

Andre Greipel of Germany has won his third stage of the Tour Down Under to consolidate his overall lead with two stages remaining.

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Cardoso wins third stage

Manuel Cardoso of Portugal won Thursday's third stage of the six-day Tour Down Under, overcoming heat that soared to 104 degrees.