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Video: Tour contender Contador motivated by Lance Armstrong
Original at Searchforvideo.com
• Thu, Sep 10
Source: rootv World Headlines The Tour de France 2007 champion, Alberto Contador, played down any rivalry with seven time Tour winner Lance Armstrong who joins the Spaniard on the Astana team. Contador told journalists that he welcomed Armstrong's participation and said he was motiva...
Video: 2009 Tour Down Under Stage 6 HighlightsOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 25
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By rss@youtube.com (dahgutone) This video is brought to you by, SBS. This is the last stage!! How did you like the TDU? Was it good? I liked it, but i still wanted to see Lance win one stage. Keywords: 2009 Lance Armstrong Paul Sherwen Tour de France Down Under Alberto Contador Trek Astana Discovery Channel US Postal Johan Bru...
Video: Interview of Lance Armstrong Before Tour Down UnderOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Jan 19
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By rss@youtube.com (dahgutone) An Interview of Lance Armstrong by Paul Sherwen just before the Tour Down Under Author: dahgutone Keywords: Lance Armstrong Paul Sherwen Tour de France Down Under Alberto Contador Trek Astana Discovery Channel US Postal Johan Bruyneel Added: January 19, 2009
Video: Trek Bikes "Best" TV CommercialOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Jul 14
By rss@youtube.com (trekbikesusa) Author: trekbikesusa Keywords: Madone Trek Bikes Lance Armstrong TV Commercial Believe Tour de France Bicycle Alberto Contador Levi Leipheimer Added: July 14, 2008
Mileposts, With South Africa Around the Bend
Original at New York Times
• Sat, Dec 26
After his gritty climb of Mont Ventoux assures him of third place behind Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck in the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong, 37, ... and more »
Perkins: The year in sports: Homewreckers
Original at Toronto Star
• Sat, Dec 26
Lance Armstrong finished third in a remarkable comeback attempt in the Tour de France won by Spain's Alberto Contador. ... Manny Pacquiao stamped himself as ... and more »
Best of 2009: Astana shines at the Tour
Original at Universal Sports
• Tue, Dec 22
Astana rebounded to put two riders in the top three at the Tour de France, with Alberto Contador taking the overall and Lance Armstrong finishing third. ... Davis to address race team rumoursBundaberg NewsMail all 2 news articles »
JULY 2009 DAY-BY-DAY
Original at Sportinglife.com
• Tue, Dec 22
six stage of the 2009 Tour de France on the Champs Elysees as Alberto Contador eased to his second Tour win ahead of Frank Schleck and Lance Armstrong. ... and more »
Cyclist of the Year? How about Stephane Goubert, winner of zero races in his ...
Original at Examiner.com
• Mon, Dec 21
honor — Alberto Contador to Mark Cavendish, Lance Armstrong to Cadel Evans — Abt chose Goubert. Although Goubert finished the Tour de France 10 times, ...
SPORTS QUOTES OF THE YEAR
Original at Sportinglife.com
• Mon, Dec 21
Tour de France winner Alberto Contador reveals his apathy towards Astana team-mate Lance Armstrong: "He is a great rider but it is another thing on a ... and more »
Special Panel To Tackle mlb's On-Field Issues
Original at KGMI
• Tue, Dec 15
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has not ruled out the possibility of being a team mate of Lance Armstrong again. The Boston Celtics chalked up ... and more »
Pick your bike racer quote of the year
Original at Biking Bis
• Tue, Dec 15
By Gene Bisbee The list has a few Lance Armstrong tweets about Alberto Contador being a "pistolero" and having "lots to learn." Jens Voigt and Bradley Wiggins also are well represented. My favorite, though, comes from Bernard Hinault, the 5-time winner of the Tour de France who commented on the earpie...
Contador crowned season's top cyclist updates
Original at A Pakistan
• Tue, Dec 15
• 5 related articles
Seven-times Tour winner Lance Armstrong has formed a new team, RadioShack, for next season after he and Contador clashed over the role of team leader while ... and more »
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China Investor Finalizes Deal On NBA's Cavaliers
Original at KGMI
• Mon, Dec 14
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has not ruled out the possibility of being a team mate of Lance Armstrong again. The Boston Celtics chalked up ... and more »
Armstrong likely to miss event
Original at The Age
• Mon, Dec 14
WHILE Lance Armstrong has all but ruled out racing the 2010 road world championships in Victoria, organisers believe the seven-time Tour de France winner ... Lance Armstrong book signingAustin 360 (blog) Cyclist Contador says 2009 was 'best year ever'AFP
Report: Nike Chairman Stands By Tiger Woods
Original at KGMI
• Mon, Dec 14
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has not ruled out the possibility of being a team mate of Lance Armstrong again. The Boston Celtics chalked up ... and more »
2009 was 'best year ever' - Contador
Original at Bangkok Post
• Mon, Dec 14
He was apparently referring to his tense relationship with his Astana teammate, Lance Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner who came out of ...
Cyclist Contador says 2009 was 'best year ever'
Original at Sydney Morning Herald
• Mon, Dec 14
He was apparently referring to his tense relationship with his Astana teammate, Lance Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France winner who came out of ...
Good Week/Bad Week
Original at SkySports
• Mon, Dec 14
A triple gold medal winner at the Olympics, Wiggins excelled in this year's Tour when pushing Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador all the way, ... and more »
Armstrong to retire after 2011 season
Original at Cyclingnews.com
• Mon, Dec 14
Lance Armstrong will quit the sport for a second and final time after the 2011 season. The seven-time Tour de France winner finished third in this year's ... Armstrong, Contador gear up: Cycling titans taking first steps toward '10 TourAmerican Chronicle
Armstrong, Contador gear up: Cycling titans taking first steps toward '10 Tour
Original at American Chronicle
• Sat, Dec 12
13--A continent apart and almost seven months before their next epic battle in the 2010 Tour de France, Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador loosened up ... Lance Armstrong going for 8th Tour de France and will retire after 2011Ski Channel
Sports Digest
Original at American Chronicle
• Fri, Dec 11
CYCLING : Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has not ruled out the possibility of being a team-mate of Lance Armstrong again despite their difficult ... and more »
Lance Armstrong going for 8th Tour de France and will retire after 2011
Original at Ski Channel
• Fri, Dec 11
Lance Armstrong, leggs and lungs, one of the greatest athletes of all time has vowed to ride until the end of the 2011 season. He also is planning on doing ... Contador: Astana weaker than Armstrong's teamThe Associated Press Examiner.com -Cyclingnews.com -Cycling Weekly
Abu Dhabi circuit gets F1 finale
Original at irishtimes.com
• Fri, Dec 11
CYCLING : Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has not ruled out the possibility of being a team-mate of Lance Armstrong again despite their difficult ... and more »
Contador prepared to handle stress of 2010 Tour
Original at Cyclingnews.com
• Fri, Dec 11
Team Astana's star, in a press conference today in Pisa, Italy, said that he learned from the problems with Lance Armstrong at this year's Tour. ... Lance Armstrong sees days as leader waningExaminer.com Armstrong Wants to Race For Two More YearsNew York Times AFP -BBC Sport -guardian.co.uk
Lance Armstrong sees days as leader waning
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, Dec 11
Lance Armstrong is still on the hunt for an 8th Tour de France win, but he acknowledges that at age 38, it would be folly to build a team around him. ... Contador calls for rider transfer systemCycling Weekly Contador expects tough 2010 with AstanaABC Online New York Times -The Canadian Press
First Edition Cycling News, Thursday, December 10, 2009
Original at Cyclingnews.com
• Thu, Dec 10
The story of the intra-team rivalry between Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador during this year's Tour de France was perhaps the biggest cycling story of ...
Contador to tackle two Grand Tours in 2010?
Original at Cycling Weekly
• Wed, Dec 9
be the first time he coincides in a race with Lance Armstrong - who is reported to have said he may take part - since the Tour de France last year. ...
All of your cycling news - December 3, 2009 - Bike World News
Original at Bike World
• Thu, Dec 3
All of your cycling news - December 3, 2009 Bike World News (blog) In today's cycling news, Johan Bruyneel says Contador will learn that his fame will fade, Lance Armstrong says that he an Alberto “are not friends”, ...
RadioShack roster set with Armstrong, Leipheimer, Horner, Kloden
Original at Biking Bis
• Tue, Nov 24
By Gene Bisbee The delay in making a final announcement stemmed from ongoing negotiations with the Kazakhstan-based team, currently the home of two-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador. Bruyneel said the team's main goal in 2010 is the Tour de France, although the team is expected to do well in o...
Tyler Farrar is top US cyclist on World Ranking
Original at Biking Bis
• Tue, Oct 20
By Gene Bisbee The 25-year-old from Wenatchee, Washington, scored more points than any other US cyclist on the UCI's individual world rankings. Topping the virtual podium were Tour de France winner Alberto Contador, Alejandro Valverde and Samuel Sanchez, all from Spain.
Kind Words, But No Love Between Armstrong, Contador
Original at Bicycle.net
• Thu, Oct 15
By editor PARIS, Oct 15, 2009 (AFP) – Lance Armstrong tried to conceal it, but a wry smile gave away just how high his rivalry with yellow jersey rival Alberto Contador may soar on their anticipated duel at the Tour de France in 2010. “It’s good for cycling,” added the American.
Contador, Astana Say They Have Nothing To Hide
Original at Bicycle.net
• Wed, Oct 14
By editor “These media reports are the first we as a team have heard of an investigation. According to the press articles, the investigation involves a number of cycling teams having participated in the 2009 Tour de France,” said the statement.
Armstrong Team investigated because of used syringes
Original at Thaindian News » lance armstrong
• Tue, Oct 13
By Aishwarya Bhatt Paris, Oct 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) French prosecutors have launched a preliminary investigation and inquiry to examine used syringes found in medical waste containers during the Tour de France race. The eventual tour winner Alberto Contador and third-place Lance Armstrong rode with Tea...
Tour de France Doping Investigation Opened
Original at Bicycle.net
• Tue, Oct 13
By editor According to French daily Le Monde, the investigation involves a number of teams including Astana, home of 2009 Tour de France champion Alberto Contador of Spain and American seven-time winner Lance Armstrong. At the same time, the AFLD accused the International Cycling Union (UCI), i...
Team Astana And Contador Had Easy Ride On Dope Tests Claims Newspaper Le Monde
Original at Bicycle.net
• Mon, Oct 5
By editor PARIS, Oct 5, 2009 (AFP) – The Astana team of Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and third placed Lance Armstrong were given an easy ride during dope tests at the 2009 event, two leading French newspapers said Monday. They quoted a report by the French anti-doping agency AFLD accusing [......
Lequatre Joins Armstrong At The Shack
Original at Bicycle.net
• Sun, Sep 27
By editor Frenchman Geoffroy Lequatre, the 2008 Tour of Britain champion, has signed for Radio Shack cycling team that will be spearheaded by Lance Armstrong in 2010, the team said Sunday. Armstrong raced in the same Astana team as Contador in 2009, the American finishing third on the Tour de Franc...
UCI Reports That Astana License Hangs In The Balance
Original at Bicycle.net
• Sat, Sep 26
By editor The cycling future of the Astana team, whose star rider is Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, could be in doubt, UCI chief Pat McQuaid said Saturday. The Kazakh-backed team have had a torrid year prior to Contador’s Tour de France triumph in July.
Alberto Contador’s Comments Post Tour de France Reveals Tension With Armstrong
Original at Thaindian News » lance armstrong
• Tue, Jul 28
By GD The 2009 Tour de France got over this Sunday, July 26, but it seems that the controversies surrounding it are far from getting settled down. This year’s winner, Alberto Contador has made it crystal clear post Tour that he and fellow Astana teammate Lance Armstrong don’t see eye to eye. In fac...
Alberto Contador Shows Ugly Side in Comments
Original at Bumpshack.com
• Mon, Jul 27
By Joshua Holmes Tour de France winner Alberto Contador, of Spain, showed a rather ugly and arrogant side on Monday when he made comments about his dislike for American and 7-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong. “My relationship with Lance is zero,” Contador said at a news conference, one day after winnin...
Contador wins 2009 Tour de France, Armstrong finishes third
Original at Thaindian News » lance armstrong
• Sun, Jul 26
By IANS Paris, July 26 (DPA) Alberto Contador won the 2009 Tour de France Sunday, the second Tour title of his career, outsprinting Luxembourg’s Andy Schleck and seven-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong. The 26-year-old Contador’s margin over the 24-year-old Schleck was 4 minutes 11 seconds...
Contador and Armstrong hold off Schleck brothers on Mount Ventoux
Original at Biking Bis
• Sat, Jul 25
By Gene Bisbee Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong protected their first and third places in the Tour de France on Saturday by repelling attacks by Andy and Frank Schleck on the barren slopes of Mont Ventoux. After the race, Armstrong told Versus that he was pleased with his efforts:
Surprise sprint finish at Tour de France favors Cavendish
Original at Biking Bis
• Fri, Jul 24
• 1 related articles
By Gene Bisbee Although the top 8 overall remained in order behind yellow jersey Alberto Contador, Lance Armstrong gained 4 seconds in his overall third position by staying with the lead group as a split developed further back to the others in the peloton.
Stage 19 of Tour de France begins with Contador in driver’s seat
Original at Thaindian News » lance armstrong
• Fri, Jul 24
By IANS Bourgoin-Jallieu, France, July 24 (DPA) The 19th stage of the 2009 Tour de France began Friday in the city of Bourgoin-Jallieu with most riders thinking about Saturday’s decisive stage and Lance Armstrong already looking forward to next year. The 178-km stage to Aubenas includes only o...
Lance Armstrong & the Tour de France of Ski: Stage 19, Alpe d'Huez
Original at Ski Channel
• Thu, Jul 23
Lance Armstrong & the Tour de France of Ski: Stage 19, Alpe d'Huez Contador & the Tour de France of Ski." Contador must have been burning inside during the tour's early stages when asked if he or Lance Armstrong was the ...
Armstrong gains ground at Tour de France time trial
Original at Biking Bis
• Thu, Jul 23
By Gene Bisbee There is no drafting, team tactics or breaking away at the Tour de France individual time trial. The bicycle racers win or lose on their own. Lance Armstrong -- Finished 16th on the stage but moved up to 3rd overall in the General Classification. He finished 1:30 behind Contador, but ahead...
Schleck brothers ambush peloton again at Tour de France
Original at Biking Bis
• Wed, Jul 22
By Gene Bisbee Andy and Frank Schleck catapulted themselves into second and third places behind Alberto Contador on Stage 17 of the Tour de France on Wednesday as Lance Armstrong dropped from second to fourth place. On the eve of announcing a new team that he'll lead, Armstrong was put in the unusual posi...
Brothers can't unhinge yellow jersey in Alps at Tour de France
Original at Biking Bis
• Tue, Jul 21
By Gene Bisbee The Schleck brothers tried a one-two punch to knock Alberto Contador out of the yellow jersey on Tuesday as Stage 16 of the Tour de France continued through the Alps. The effort didn't phase the Spanish cyclist on Team Astana, but it briefly put Lance Armstrong on the mat. He valiantly battle...
Lance Armstrong & the Tour de France of Ski: Stage 16, Great St ...
Original at Ski Channel
• Mon, Jul 20
Times Online Lance Armstrong & the Tour de France of Ski: Stage 16, Great St ... After the second (and last) off-day of the 2009 Tour de France, Lance Armstrong and tour leader Alberto Contador hop back on the saddle for Stage 16. ... Write Lance Armstrong off at your perilTimes Online
A change in yellow jersey at Tour de France; Astana leadership issues resolved
Original at Biking Bis
• Sun, Jul 19
By Gene Bisbee Armstrong was in front of the leader's group at the base of the Category 1 climb to Verbier, but could only watch as first Contador, then the Schleck brothers, Carlos Sastre, Bradley Wiggins, and others rode away. Armstrong finished in 9th place on the stage ....
Leipheimer abandons Tour de France in 4th place
Original at Biking Bis
• Fri, Jul 17
By Gene Bisbee Leipheimer was sitting in 4th place in the overall battle for the yellow jersey, 39 seconds behind the leader. I'm sure he'll be sorely missed by teammates Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong, who sit in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
Sanchez wins Stage 8; Nocentini, Contador, Armstrong are 1, 2, 3 at Tour de France
Original at Biking Bis
• Sat, Jul 11
By Gene Bisbee The Caisse d'Epargne cyclist later said that he offered the stage win to a breakaway companion if he could capture the yellow jersey. That scenario didn't materialize in the 110-mile race through the mountains to Saint Girons, however.
Tour de France rookie Nocentini in yellow; Contador and Armstrong in 2nd and 3rd
Original at Biking Bis
• Fri, Jul 10
By Gene Bisbee Italy's Rinaldo Nocentini jumped 32 places on Stage 7 to take over the yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Friday. After Fabian Cancellara wore the leader's jersey since the end of the bicycle race's first stage -- the last three virtually tied with Lance Armstrong, this first stage in th...
Quote: Why Chris Horner isn't racing in 2009 Tour de France
Original at Biking Bis
• Sat, Jun 27
By Gene Bisbee Chris Horner writing about his disappointment in not being chosen to ride alongside Alberto Contador, Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer in the 2009 Tour de France. A native of Bend, Oregon, Horner's Freewheeling column appears in the Oregonian.
Astana releases short list for Tour roster
Original at VeloNews
• Mon, Jun 15
CO By Andrew Hood Fifteen riders are vying for nine spots on the Astana tour squad, which will be anchored by returning seven-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong and 2007 Tour winner Alberto Contador. Also all but assured of spots are Tour podium finishers ...
Alberto Contador downplays Armstrong's leadership and more road news
Original at Bike World
• Sat, Jun 6
Lance Armstrong to be “just another member of the team” and “our relationship is correct and normal” Contador has downplayed his chances for the Dauphine Libere, saying that he is using the race as preparation for the Tour de France and that he has ...
Unlike some other sports, cycling thrives
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Fri, May 1
MO Then, they added the team with the defending Tour de France champion, Cervelo, and announced the return of Liquigas. A couple weeks later, they added Astana, the team of Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador and Levi Leipheimer. Last month, the organizers ...
SPORTS BRIEFS | MARCH 24, 2009
Original at Evansville Courier & Press
• Sun, Mar 22
Evansville Courier & Press, IN Lance Armstrong will race against the past two Tour de France winners when the five-day Vuelta of Castilla and Leon begins today. The seven-time Tour champion will line up against Spanish cyclists Carlos Sastre (2008) and Alberto Contador (2007) for ...
Cadel Evans Says That Astana Is The Team To Beat To Paris
Original at Bicycle.net
• Tue, Jan 27
By editor ADELAIDE, Australia, Jan 25, 2009 (AFP) - Two-time Tour de France runner-up Cadel Evans of Australia says the Astana team of Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong will be his number one threat at this year’s event. “I’m always one to promote cycling whenever I can and Lance is doing a
Doping, Comebacks and a Man Named Contador
Original at Bicycle.net
• Sat, Dec 20
By editor In so doing the 26-year-old became only the fifth rider in history, after Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault, Italian Felice Gimondi and Belgian Eddy Merckx to win all three major Tours - although that quartet racked up several wins in either one or several of cycling’s thre...
Cadel Evans Says No To Indurain Inspired Tour de France Bid
Original at Bicycle.net
• Fri, Jul 4
By editor BREST, France, July 4, 2008 (AFP) - Australia’s Cadel Evans said he is unlikely to rely on his time trialling powers alone in his bid to win the yellow jersey on this year’s Tour de France. In the end, Rasmussen was thrown out for suspected doping, and after Contador was handed the yellow jers...
Tour de France champion Contador looks for a repeat - ESPN
Original at ESPN
• Fri, Feb 1
Tour de France champion Contador looks for a repeat - Feb 1, 2008 Being the favorite is going to be different for Alberto," said Bruyneel, who guided Lance Armstrong to seven straight Tour wins. ...
Astana get Contador for two years - CNN
Original at cnn.com
• Tue, Oct 23
CNN Astana get Contador for two years CNN - Oct 23, 2007 Bruyneel, who guided Lance Armstrong to seven straight Tour titles from 1999-2005, had said he was retiring last month after Discovery Channel failed to ...
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador signs for new Astana team - International Herald Tribune
Original at International Herald Tribune
• Tue, Oct 23
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador signs for new Astana team France - Oct 23, 2007 Bruyneel, who also coached Lance Armstrong to seven straight Tour titles from 1999-2005, had said he was retiring last month after Discovery Channel failed ...