Stories tagged with "tour de france"
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McNair's death shows real people with flaws play the games
This is what can happen when the two-dimensional sports hero becomes the three-dimensional human being. Complications. So often, complications. The funeral is Saturday, and we...
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Armstrong split second out of lead
American erases almost all of 40-second deficit MONTPELLIER, France — Calling his team “simply awesome,” Lance Armstrong was nearly decked out in yellow again....
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Armstrong leads in Tour’s 1st stage
MONACO — Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong has taken the early lead in the first-stage individual time trial of the Tour de France. The 37-year-old Texan began his comeback in...
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Armstrong announces birth of son on Twitter
This was one special tweet for Lance Armstrong. Armstrong, who won the Tour de France seven straight years after overcoming testicular cancer, announced the birth of his son on the...
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Armstrong's new baby conceived naturally
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- Lance Armstrong may be busy baby-sitting between two major races next year.Armstrong, who won the Tour de France seven consecutive years after...
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Company puts new spin on competition
At its highest level, bicycle racing -- like business -- is all about anticipating key moments. And when those moments arrive, going all out.Zipp Speed Weaponry -- the...
