23 teams confirmed for Giro d'ItaliaMarch 08, 2011
Denis Menchov and Carlos Sastre could compete in May's Giro d'Italia after organisers awarded a wildcard place to their Geox-TMC team.
Geox-TMC were not invited to take part in this year's Tour de France as they are not one of the 18 ProTeams who automatically qualify for the big races.
However, Giro ... |
De Gendt wins Paris-Nice openerMarch 07, 2011
Belgian Thomas de Gendt overwhelmed the sprinters to secure a surprise victory in the 154.5km first stage of the Paris-Nice in Houdan.
Spectators and riders, including De Gendt himself, had expected a mass finish in the small town of Houdan on the southern outskirts of Paris, but the sprinters had to settle for podium pl ... |
Sutton wins first classic in KuurneFebruary 27, 2011
Australia's Chris Suttonvpicked up the biggest win of his career by taking the Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.
The Team Sky man got a great lead-out from his teammates Juan Antonio Flecha and Edvald Boasson Hagen to pick up the win.
Sutton took to the front with 200 metres to go to finish ahead of Yauheni Hut ... |
Freire sprints to win in CordobaFebruary 23, 2011
Three-time world champion Oscar Freire sprinted to victory in stage four of the Ruta del Sol in Cordoba.
The Rabobank rider got the better of Jimmy Engoulvent (Saur-Sojasun) and Aitor Galdos (Caja Rural) in a bunch sprint after the 174km trek from La Guardia de Jaen.
Fellow Spaniard Markel Irizar Ara ... |
Rohregger joins Schlecks' teamFebruary 23, 2011
Leopard Trek have pounced to sign Thomas Rohregger after Team Pegasus failed to get off the ground.
The Austrian had planned to sign with Australian team Pegasus but will now sign for new Luxembourg outfit Leopard Trek which will be led by the Schleck brothers Andy and Frank.
"Thomas comes to us a li ... |
Contador says he has been cleared to rideFebruary 17, 2011
Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has been cleared of a doping charge by Spain's cycling federation, the federation president and Contador's press office said Tuesday.
Spanish media began reporting late Monday that the federation would clear Contador, despite having tested positive during last summer's Tour d ... |
Contador banned for one yearJanuary 27, 2011
The Spanish cycling federation has decided to suspend Tour de France champion Alberto Contador for one year over his failed doping test in last year's race.
"Alberto Contador has received today a notification of a one-year ban proposal by the competition committee of the Spanish federation," sai ... |
Lightning rout Thrashers to extend division leadJanuary 24, 2011
The Tampa Bay Lightning used a second-period outburst to punish Atlanta in a 7-1 victory on Sunday, continuing their supremacy over the Thrashers.
Tampa Bay blitzed Atlanta with five unanswered goals in the second en route to a sixth straight victory over the Thrashers this season and 11th straight overall. ... |
Ovechkin orchestrates Capitals win over IslandersJanuary 21, 2011
Alex Ovechkin assisted on both Washington goals to lead the Capitals past the New York Islanders 2-1 on Thursday.
Braden Holtby, making a rare start for the Capitals, made 24 saves including a game-saving stop on Matt Moulson from point blank range during an Islanders power-play midway through the third period. ... |
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