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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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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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Visconti in solo victory on snowy 15th Giro stage

COL DU GALIBIER, France (AP) — A superb solo ride up the grueling Col du Galibier gave Giovanni Visconti the victory in a weather-affected 15th stage of the Giro d’Italia on Sunday, while favorite Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.

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Santambrogio wins Giro stage on altered course

BARDONECCHIA, Italy (AP) — Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won the 14th stage of the Giro d’Italia in rain, wind and snow Saturday on a course that was changed because of avalanche threats. Countryman Vincenzo Nibali extended his overall lead.

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