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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.

Contador’s career decision hangs in the balance

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.

Contador at CAS to battle 2010 doping charges

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.

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.

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.

Cavendish wins crash-marred fifth tour stage

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.

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.

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.

Contador lauds doping decision

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.

Contador lauds doping decision

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.

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.

Spanish chief: No Contador decision for two months

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

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.

Hatred keeps the Tour wheels turning

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.

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.

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.

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.

Schleck wants Contador’s yellow jersey on Tourmalet

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.

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.

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.