Cycling: Vinokourov 'fails test'
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Alexandre Vinokourov's Astana team withdraw from the Tour de France after he tests positive for blood doping.
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Like a cyclist who can't shake his pursuers, the Tour de France continues to be dogged by the cloud of doping. Race leader Michael Rasmussen became the latest rider to face scrutiny Friday when he had to answer why he had been kicked off the national team for failing to report his whereabouts for drug-testing purposes.
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Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton has been jettisoned from the cycling team he captained, but the Marblehead bike ace vowed yesterday to fight doping allegations that have damaged his reputation and put his career in doubt.
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Michael Rasmussen was cleared to start the 12th stage today, but he could be suspended if he misses another test.
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BOURG-EN-BRESSE, France  - Injured Tour de France favorite Alexander Vinokourov and his Astana colleague Andreas Kloeden will start Saturday's seventh stage, the team said on Friday.
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While the cyclist who tested positive for doping at the Tour de France won't be identified until backup tests are complete, it does not appear to be any member of USA Cycling &#151; including champion Floyd Landis.
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The most consistent rider in cycling, Erik Zabel (Germany), once again had to settle for a second place as he was beaten by Oscar Freire in the final sprint of the Elite Men&#39;s Road Race in Verona yesterday.
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Olympic time trial champion Tyler Hamilton is suspended after failing a doping test.
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Olympic time-trial cycling champion Tyler Hamilton of the United States has apparently failed tests designed to detect a form of performance-enhancing blood transfusions.
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Tyler Hamilton's cycling team told he failed tests
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Olympic champion Tyler Hamilton says  there is nothing in media reports that he failed a drugs test,  the director of his Phonak cycling team said on Tuesday.
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The Tour de France's reigning champion Alberto Contador may not get the chance to defend his title after his Astana team are banned from this year's race.
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Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton&#39;s pro cycling team fired him after he failed doping tests, the sport&#39;s world governing body said Tuesday.
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Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen is likely face questions on Tuesday's rest day as to why he wasn't available for two drugs tests.
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Armstrong might not compete in 2005 Tour de France: In his strongest comments yet on next year&#39;s Tour de France, Lance Armstrong said he is unsure if he will ride in the sport&#39;s showcase event because he would like to compete in other races.
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GENEVA (Ticker) - Olympic gold medalist Tyler Hamilton has been dumped by his pro cycling team after he failed blood doping tests, the sport&#39;s world governing body announced on Tuesday.
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Filippo Pozzato of Italy won the fifth stage of the Tour de France on Thursday which featured a crash involving top riders Alexandre Vinokourov and Andreas Kloden.