Posts Tagged Cycling

Visconti takes 2nd solo victory in 17th Giro stage

VICENZA, Italy (AP) — Giovanni Visconti won the 17th stage of the Giro d’Italia on Wednesday to claim another solo victory, and Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.

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Olympic leaders silent after talks on WADA role

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — Olympic leaders held a summit meeting on doping and match-fixing but declined to give any details of the discussions.

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Intxausti wins 16th Giro stage, Nibali still leads

IVREA, Italy (AP) — Benat Intxausti of Spain won the 16th stage of the Giro d’Italia on Tuesday, and favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead as the race entered the final week.

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Cyclist Georges faces doping case after Giro test

AIGLE, Switzerland (AP) — The International Cycling Union says it will ask French officials to open a disciplinary case against Sylvain Georges after his backup sample also tested positive for a banned stimulant.

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Levi Leipheimer announces retirement from cycling

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (AP) — American Levi Leipheimer says he retired from professional cycling when his six-month ban for doping violations ended March 1 and he was unable to sign with a new team.

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