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Livestrong 'disappointed' by Armstrong's deception

18 January 2013, 18:43 PM

North America | Livestrong, the cancer charity founded by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong, said Thursday it was "disappointed" that he had deceived the organization and many others about doping. Read more

Year in review: Sport

Year in review: Sport

31 December 2012, 17:22 PM

Asia-Pacific | There have been a number of big stories in 2012, including the drug revelations that led to Lance Armstrong being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles. Nick Vindin takes a closer look.
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Miguel Indurain defends Lance Armstrong

Miguel Indurain defends Lance Armstrong

24 October 2012, 11:05 AM

Europe | Spanish champion cyclist Miguel Indurain says he believes Lance Armstrong is innocent of the doping scandal that has seen the US rider stripped of seven Tour de France titles.
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Comment: The Lance Armstrong paradox - how saving lives can be wrong

Comment: The Lance Armstrong paradox - how saving lives can be wrong

23 October 2012, 16:05 PM

North America | Lance Armstrong may have been stripped of his seven Tours de France titles, but his charity Livestrong has saved thousands of lives, writes Paul Biegler from Monash University.
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Lundy calls for action to restore confidence in cycling

Lundy calls for action to restore confidence in cycling

23 October 2012, 16:01 PM

Australia | Federal Sports Minister Kate Lundy has called for the Australian Sports Commission to 'do everything necessary to re-establish confidence in the sport of cycling', Michael Tomalaris reports. Read more

Drug testing system 'designed to fail'

Drug testing system 'designed to fail'

15 October 2012, 9:21 AM

North America | Cycling's governing body set up a drug-testing system that was designed to fail and allow Lance Armstrong and other riders to avoid detection, said the ex-boss of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
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White admits to doping, stands down

White admits to doping, stands down

14 October 2012, 9:12 AM

Australia | Former professional cyclist Matt White has admitted to doping during his career and will voluntarily stand down from his posts with the Orica-GreenEDGE ProTeam and Cycling Australia pending further discussion and investigation with both organisations. Read more

Armstrong: Undone by Motoman, liquid gold and secret fridges

Armstrong: Undone by Motoman, liquid gold and secret fridges

12 October 2012, 10:36 AM

North America | Cocktails of olive oil and testosterone, blood stored in secret cupboards and a shadowy courier known as 'Motoman' have delivered the fatal blows to the doping-shattered reputation of Lance Armstrong. 
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'Don't cry for me', says defiant Armstrong

'Don't cry for me', says defiant Armstrong

26 August 2012, 14:27 PM

North America | In his first public appearance since announcing he would no longer fight doping charges, Lance Armstrong says he is 'more at ease now than at any time in the last decade.'
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Armstrong stripped of Tour titles

25 August 2012, 12:39 PM

North America | The US anti-doping agency banned Lance Armstrong for life, stripping him of the record seven Tour de France titles that helped him become an inspirational icon of US sports. Read more

Armstrong punishment could be 'legal minefield'

Armstrong punishment could be 'legal minefield'

25 August 2012, 10:31 AM

North America | American anti-doping chiefs may be confident of their power to strip Lance Armstrong of his seven Tour de France titles, but they could find themselves trapped in a legal minefield over jurisdiction. Read more

Armstrong witnesses confess: report

Armstrong witnesses confess: report

05 July 2012, 17:49 PM

Europe | Five former team-mates of Lance Armstrong have made a deal with USADA to admit they doped in exchange for damning testimony against the seven-time Tour winner, according to a report by Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf.
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Livestrong cancer centre opens in Adelaide

Livestrong cancer centre opens in Adelaide

27 April 2012, 9:17 AM

Australia | A new cancer research and treatment facility, with links to cycling great and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong, has opened in Adelaide.
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Hincapie joins Armstrong doping claims

Hincapie joins Armstrong doping claims

21 May 2011, 11:36 AM

North America | George Hincapie has added his name to the list of ex-Lance Armstrong teammates who say they saw the cycling hero use performance-enhancing drugs, CBS News has reported. Read more

Armstrong denies doping claim on Twitter

Armstrong denies doping claim on Twitter

20 May 2011, 12:02 PM

Sport | Lance Armstrong has dismissed claims he used endurance boosting drugs, after his former teammate said he saw the cycling champing inject before his first race in 1999.
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Armstrong thanks fans via Twitter

Armstrong thanks fans via Twitter

18 February 2011, 8:29 AM

North America |

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has tweeted a message of thanks to his army of supporters after announcing his retirement.

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Factbox: Lance Armstrong

Factbox: Lance Armstrong

17 February 2011, 8:25 AM

Europe |

Seven-time Tour de France champion and cancer survivor Lance Armstrong has announced his official retirement from pro cycling. Here's his vital stats.

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Lance Armstrong confirms retirement

Lance Armstrong confirms retirement

17 February 2011, 6:30 AM

North America | Lance Armstrong has formally announced his retirement from cycling, more than a month after his last race. Read more

Thousands join Armstrong for a charity ride

Thousands join Armstrong for a charity ride

24 January 2011, 13:02 PM

Australia | Cycling giant Lance Armstrong & Anna Bligh join thousands at start of Queensland floods charity bike ride in Brisbane. Read more