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Alberto Contador

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/ 9 February 2012

Retired Jan Ullrich banned for doping

Three days after the Court of Arbitration for Sport banned Alberto Contador for doping, former Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich has also been banned.

By Karolos Grohmann
Contador’s career decision hangs in the balance
Article
/ 7 February 2012

Contador’s career decision hangs in the balance

Alberto Contador has to ponder his future as a professional cyclist after a two-year doping ban ruled him out of this year’s Tour de France.

By Justin Davis
Contador at CAS to battle 2010 doping charges
Article
/ 21 November 2011

Contador at CAS to battle 2010 doping charges

Alberto Contador is due to fight against an appeal to impose a doping ban on him which could strip him of his 2010 Tour de France title.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 July 2011

Contador sends warning as Hushovd takes stage 16

Alberto Contador sent a warning to his rivals with repeated stinging attacks in the 16th stage of the Tour de France won by Norway’s Thor Hushovd.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 10 July 2011

Rivals hold fire at Tour de France

The attacks never came on the first mountain trek of the Tour de France, as defending champion Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck both held fire.

By Jerome Pugmire
Cavendish wins crash-marred fifth tour stage
Article
/ 6 July 2011

Cavendish wins crash-marred fifth tour stage

British speedster Mark Cavendish won a crash-marred fifth stage of the Tour de France, while Thor Hushovd held on to the leader’s yellow jersey.

By Jamey Keaten
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Article
/ 30 June 2011

Fight against doping overshadowed by Contador

Anti-doping chiefs are standing united to show the window for enhancing performance is getting smaller at the Tour de France.

By Justin Davis
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Article
/ 11 June 2011

It’s not our beef, Mexico tells banned players

Mexico has said its beef doesn’t contain clenbuterol, hurting the defence of five suspended football players who tested positive for a banned drug.

By Staff Reporter
Contador lauds doping decision, but damage done
Article
/ 16 February 2011

Contador lauds doping decision, but damage done

Alberto Contador believes "irreparable" damage has been done to his reputation despite being cleared of doping by the Spanish Cycling Federation.

By Paul Logothetis
Contador may be cleared of doping charges
Article
/ 15 February 2011

Contador may be cleared of doping charges

The Spanish Cycling Federation may clear three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador of using performance-enhancing drugs, newspapers say.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 November 2010

US investigation into Tour de France doping claims

US’ investigators interviewed French anti-doping officials as part of a probe into allegations of drug use by cyclists, including Lance Armstrong.

By Samuel Petrequin and John Leicester
Spanish chief: No Contador decision for two months
Article
/ 10 November 2010

Spanish chief: No Contador decision for two months

Spain’s cycling federation said it would take at least two months to decide whether to sanction Tour de France winner Alberto Contador for alleged dop

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 2 October 2010

Small amount of drug no excuse, says cycling chief

The ability of only select laboratories to detect the small amount of clenbuterol in Contador’s samples was not sufficient reason to clear the rider.

By Ian Ransom
Hatred keeps the Tour wheels turning
Article
/ 30 July 2010

Hatred keeps the Tour wheels turning

After all the smiles and handshakes it was surprising that Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck didn’t blow kisses to each other in Paris.

By Richard Williams
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Article
/ 25 July 2010

Contador masks weaknesses to secure third Tour title

A year after taking the opportunity to show his strength to win the Tour de France, Alberto Contador claimed his third title by hiding his weaknesses.

By Julien Pretot
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Article
/ 24 July 2010

Schleck looks for time trial inspiration

Andy Schleck must produce the time trial ride of his career in Saturday’s penultimate Tour de France stage if he is to deny Spaniard Alberto Contador.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 23 July 2010

Contador takes giant leap towards third Tour win

Alberto Contador took a step towards a third yellow jersey win after matching a series of attacks from Andy Schleck on the Tour de France on Thursday.

By Justin Davis
Schleck wants Contador’s yellow jersey on Tourmalet
Article
/ 22 July 2010

Schleck wants Contador’s yellow jersey on Tourmalet

Andy Schleck is planning to attack Tour de France rival Alberto Contador in a bid to take back the yellow jersey on the Col du Tourmalet on Thursday.

By Justin Davis
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Article
/ 19 July 2010

Contador takes control as broken chain hinders Schleck

Alberto Contador grabbed the Tour de France’s yellow jersey on Monday after a broken chain slowed down Andy Schleck.

By Julien Pretot
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Article
/ 19 July 2010

Contador could not drop me, says Tour leader Schleck

Tour de France leader Andy Schleck said his main rival, Alberto Contador, should be worried after failing to shake him off in Sunday’s 14th stage.

By Julien Pretot
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Article
/ 14 July 2010

Tour a battle between Schleck and Contador

Tour de France leader Andy Schleck is working to turn up the pressure on Alberto Contador they lock into a two-way battle for supremacy.

By Jerome Pugmire
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Article
/ 2 June 2010

Contador gearing up for tour

Alberto Contador said he has a clearer idea of how to defend his Tour de France crown after reconnoitering key mountain stages in this year’s race.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 15 December 2009

2000 was best year ever, says Contador

Tour de France winner Alberto Contador said 2009 has been his best year ever, as he received an award from the International Cycling Union on Monday.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 14 October 2009

Contador says he has nothing to fear in doping probe

Tour de France champion Alberto Contador played down the threat of a drugs probe that was launched a day before the presentation of next year’s race.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 October 2009

Astana under investigation in France

Prosecutors have reportedly launched a investigation against the Astana cycling team to examine syringes used by the squad during the Tour de France.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 28 July 2009

No love lost between Contador, Armstrong

Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong are sniping at each other again, following a fragile truce during the Tour de France.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 26 July 2009

Contador takes over on Armstrong’s return

Alberto Contador emerged as the new cycling boss on Sunday when the Spaniard wrapped up his second Tour de France title.

By Julien Pretot
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Article
/ 26 July 2009

Contador to lead Champs-Élysées parade

Only a harsh twist of fate can prevent Alberto Contador from playing the leading role in the Champs-Élysées parade.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 July 2009

Mount Ventoux looms at Tour climax

After three weeks and thousands of kilometres of riding, it all comes down to this: A soaring bald mountain in Provence.

By Jamey Keaten
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Article
/ 22 July 2009

Armstrong and Contador ‘incompatible’, says Bruyneel

Astana’s Belgian manager Johan Bruyneel says there is a ”certain incompatibility” between Spanish rider Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 20 July 2009

Contador the target as yellow jersey battle sizzles

Luxembourg’s Andy Schleck is unequivocal about the only way to beat yellow jersey rival Alberto Contador on the Tour de France, and that is to attack.

By Justin Davis
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Article
/ 20 July 2009

Armstrong finds his master

When Alberto Contador launched his bold attack in the final ascent, it was reminiscent of Lance Armstrong’s golden years.

By Staff Reporter
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