Armstrong loses seven Tour titles as USADA bans him for life
USADA erased 14 years of Lance Armstrong career and banned him for life after finding he used banned substances. The action comes as UCI demands explanation before likely stripping titles from 1999 to 2005, while ASO awaits responses from UCI and USADA. Armstrong calls the case a witch hunt.
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Armstrong saga highlights USADA cleanup of cycling
The Philadelphia Inquirer recalls Lance Armstrong’s clash with USADA over a widespread doping program that tainted seven Tour de France titles. USADA handed a lifetime ban, Armstrong challenged jurisdiction in court, then stepped back, with opinions split between awe for his comeback and criticism for competitive edge.
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Woods Hobbled But Staying In Mix At Barclays
Tiger Woods winced with a lower back twinge through the second round at Bethpage Black, posting 2-under 69 to stay within four of leaders Nick Watney and Sergio Garcia who shared the 36 hole lead at 8-under 134. Garcia and Watney combined hot swings with late birdies while Vijay Singh and Bob Estes chased at 7-under 137 and 6-under 136 respectively.
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Dodgers and Red Sox In Trade Talks Over Gonzalez Loney
Adrian Gonzalez of Boston and James Loney of Los Angeles were scratched as both clubs pursued a major trade. Boston discussed sending Josh Beckett Carl Crawford and Nick Punto to L A while Gonzalez headed to the lineup, with no official announcement yet.
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Majerus Takes Leave Of Absence From Saint Louis
Saint Louis University says basketball coach Rick Majerus will miss at least the upcoming season as he undergoes heart testing in California. Assistant Jim Crews will serve as interim coach while a decision on 2013 14 remains pending.
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Marquette Fires Assistant Amid Self-Imposed Sanctions
Marquette coach Buzz Williams dismisses assistant Scott Monarch and will sit out one game as part of self imposed sanctions for recruiting rules violations. Monarch allegedly provided team apparel and transport to an unnamed recruit and later was found untruthful to administrators. Athletic director Larry Williams says Buzz Williams did not appear to know of the violations.
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Mears to Start From Pole After Bristol Qualifying Washout
rain washed out Bristol qualifying so Casey Mears will start on the pole for tonight's Sprint Cup race. The lineup was determined by speeds from Friday's practice session, with Mears posting the fastest time.
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Logano Secures First Nationwide Win at Bristol
Joey Logano won his first Nationwide Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday night finally catching Kevin Harvick and fending off late cautions. Defending series champion Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished second as Logano earned his sixth win of the season.
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Isner Reaches Winston-Salem Open Final
Defending champion John Isner advanced to the Winston-Salem Open final by defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4 3-6 7-6 (7-3). The American will meet Tomas Berdych after Berdych beat Sam Querrey 6-4 6-3.
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Falcons 23 Dolphins 6 preseason game recap
Miami rookie Ryan Tannehill played his first start going 27 of 112 with one interception as the Dolphins fell to Atlanta. Other preseason results included Eagles 27 Browns 10 with Nick Foles leading the Eagles, Buccaneers 30 Patriots 28 with Barron and Martin scoring, Chargers 12 Vikings 10 on a late Novak field goal, and Bears 20 Giants 17 as Chicago rallied in the second half.
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Royals Eyes Home Soccer Clash and Boston Road Swing
The schedule lists a soccer match versus UNLV at 1 p.m. Today and away games with ROYALS at Boston at 6 10 p.m. Sunday at Boston at 12 35 p.m. Highlighted events include home and road fixtures this weekend and multiple times in Boston with the Royals set to travel and play.
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