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Police arrest husband of French cycling champion Jeannie Lon...

The husband of the Olympic cyclist Jeannie Longo has been arrested over the alleged purchase of the banned performance enhancer erythropoietin, known as EPO, according to reports in France. A police official confirmed that Longo's apa [...]

Posted On : Feb, 09 2012 | Comments : 0

Cycling: Thomas plans French lesson in Classic event

Sky cycling team are planning “something special” at the Paris-Roubaix Classic on Sunday. Wales’ Olympic and world track champion is being touted as a future winner on the road of the sport’s monument events and s [...]

Posted On : Apr, 05 2011 | Comments : 0

Armstrong offers farewell to French doping boss

Pierre Bordry, the controversial head of the French anti-doping agency announced his resignation on Friday with cycling legend Lance Armstrong, with whom he regularly clashed, greeting the news with a brief "Au revoir Pierre". [...]

Posted On : Sep, 28 2010 | Comments : 0

French Great Fignon, 50, Dies Of Cancer

French Great Fignon, 50, Dies Of Cancer: Laurent Fignon died of cancer on Tuesday at the age of 50 with two Tour de France wins to his name -- but the eight seconds that cost him a third triumph will live just as long in the memory. On J [...]

Posted On : Sep, 01 2010 | Comments : 0

Controversy as French seal World Cup spot

Former champions France flattered to deceive before securing their World Cup spot in controversial fashion here Wednesday after a dramatic 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland at the Stade de France. Giovanni Trapattoni's visitors, beaten [...]