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'Vinokourov also found positive on Monday'

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:13 GMT

The test delivered by Alexandre Vinokourov after his stage victory on Monday, seems to confirm Saturday's positive results. This was reported by l'Equipe on Wednesday.

Is there any place for ethics in sports - Part 2

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:13 GMT

Note: This article was originally written and intended for online publication prior to the news of Vinokourov's positive doping test. I've decided against adding any more to the article as I think it is more interesting to see how it now stands in light of Tuesdays events.

'Rider tested positive after stage 11'

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:12 GMT

While the Tour de France is still trying to recover from Tuesday's news concerning Alexandre Vinokourov, another doping case has been announced by the organisation.

Moreni tested positive after stage 11

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:11 GMT

Cristian Moreni of Cofidis tested positive after the eleventh stage in the Tour de France, with its finish in Montpellier.

Rasmussen close to Tour victory after stage win

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:09 GMT

Rabobank rider Michael Rasmussen is a big step closer to winning this year's Tour de France. The Dane won the sixteenth stage and extended his lead in the overall classification.

Tour de France results: stage 16

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:08 GMT

Full results of the Tour de France stage 16, from Orthez to Gourette-Col d'Aubisque, over a distance of 218.5 kilometres.

Tour de France classifications after stage 16

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:06 GMT

General classifications of the Tour de France after stage 16, from Orthez to Gourette-Col d'Aubisque, over a distance of 218.5 kilometres.

Cofidis is second team to abandon Tour

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:05 GMT

After Astana, a second team will be leaving the Tour de France as result of a doping scandal. Christian Moreni's team Cofidis announced the news on Wednesday.

Breaking News: Rasmussen out of Tour

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:03 GMT

Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen will not be starting in the seventeenth stage on Thursday. The Dane has been removed from the Rabobank formation. This was announced by the team late on Tuesday.

French police to raid Rabobank's hotel

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:03 GMT

French police will be investigating Rabobank's hotel in the town of Pau. The authorities have arrived moments ago.

Rabobank to continue sponsorship

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:02 GMT

Rabobank will continue to sponsor the Dutch ProTour team. This was announced shortly after Rasmussen's removal from the team.

Rasmussen: I don't know what to do

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:02 GMT

A few hours after being sacked by Dutch ProTour team Rabobank and consequently removed from the Tour de France formation, Michael Rasmussen seemed confused by the things that have happened.

Rabobank riders to decide on Thursday

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:01 GMT

Rabobank's remaining riders are expected to announce their decision to either stay or go, on Thursday morning.

Brief Preview: Tour de France stage 17

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:01 GMT

After a tumultuous past few days - in which the Tour has experienced the highest of highs and lowest of lows, the peloton will start to make their way home to Paris.

Rabobank riders to stay in Tour de France

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:13:00 GMT

The seven remaining Rabobank riders will appear at the start of the seventeenth stage today. The decision was taken by the cyclists themselves after a crisis meeting last night.

No Yellow Jersey in stage seventeen

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:59 GMT

There will be no Yellow Jersey in the seventeenth stage of the Tour de France. This was announced by its organisation today.

Press manager: You don't lie to family

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:59 GMT

Rabobank press manager Jacob Bergsma told the press more about what happened during the riders meeting late on Wednesday, and what the team currently feels about Rasmussen.

Boogerd not angry with Rasmussen

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:59 GMT

Rabobank rider Michael Boogerd claimed not to be angry with Michael Rasmussen, after the Dane's expulsion from the team and the Tour de France last night.

Rasmussen: Theo de Rooij is lying

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:58 GMT

Former Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen accused Rabobank director Theo de Rooij of lying, and continues to deny his stay in Italy last month.

Tour Flash: Denis Menchov abandons the race

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:58 GMT

Rabobank rider Denis Menchov has left the Tour de France. The Russian, who began the Tour as leader of the Dutch team, appears to have had enough.

Bennati wins stage 17 in Tour de France

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:58 GMT

Italian Daniele Bennati of Lampre has won the seventeenth stage in the Tour de France, beating Markus Fothen in a sprint of four. Alberto Contador is now officially the leader in the general classification.

Tour de France results: stage 17

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:58 GMT

Full results of the Tour de France stage 17, from Pau to Castelsarrasin, over a distance of 188.5 kilometres.

Tour de France classifications after stage 17

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:57 GMT

General classifications of the Tour de France after stage 17, from Pau to Castelsarrasin, over a distance of 188.5 kilometres.

Brief Preview: Tour de France stage 18

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:57 GMT

Friday's eighteenth stage could well be a case of déjà vu for the peloton as they make their way ever so closer to the Tour conclusion.

Family in law: Rasmussen was in Mexico

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 15:12:56 GMT

Michael Rasmussen's family in law claims that the Dane was indeed really in Mexico during the month of June, and contradict Italian former rider Davide Cassani's statements.