Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong invited to 2018 Tour of Flanders

Armstrong was stripped of his record seven Tour de France titles won between 1999 and 2005 for a reign of doping that badly tarnished cycling's credibility.

Dec 14, 2017, 21:40 PM IST

Lance Armstrong seeks to delay fraud trial until 2018

Armstrong was banned for life in August 2012 after the US Anti-Doping Agency reported he actively took part in one of the most sophisticated doping schemes ever seen in sport.

Sep 02, 2017, 00:28 AM IST

Chris Froome set for fourth Tour de France title after increasing lead in time trial

Froome, 32, goes on to the Tour honour roll as the first person to win three times in a row since Indurain who was unbeatable between 1991-95.

Jul 22, 2017, 23:15 PM IST

Doping drug that led to Lance Armstrong's downfall has 'little effect' on athletes' performance: Study

They found that while performance was improved in high intensity tests, endurance and road race performances were similar for those who took the drug rHuEPO and those who did not.

Jul 03, 2017, 13:45 PM IST

Lance Armstrong to face jury trial in $100 million lawsuit filed by US government

US govt. has accused Armstrong of defrauding the government by accepting millions of dollars in sponsorship money from the U.S. Postal Service.

Feb 14, 2017, 11:14 AM IST

Chris Froome publishes independent test data

The rider was doused with urine by roadside fans and called a doper on his way to clinching a second Tour yellow jersey. 

Dec 04, 2015, 16:31 PM IST

Lance Armstrong settles with promoter: Report

Disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong has paid out over $10 million (8.9 million euros) in a settlement to Bob Hamman and his SCA Promotions company, British newspaper the Sunday Times reported.

Sep 27, 2015, 23:31 PM IST

Lance Armstrong disgrace revisited as crime movie in 'The Program'

The rise and fall of Lance Armstrong, from cancer-beating Tour de France champion to admitted drug cheat, made for an epic heist flick, said the director of "The Program," which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on the weekend.

Sep 15, 2015, 00:21 AM IST