News Highlights of the Day
Petacchi suspended until August 31 by CAS
Alessandro Petacchi has reportedly been suspended until August 31 by the Court of Arbitration for Sport as he tested positive for excess salbutamol in the Giro d'Italia last year. That means his 2008 Tour de France hopes are now dashed. More
Auge takes Four Days of Dunkerque opener
France's Stephane Auge (Cofidis) took the 179.4km opening stage of the 54th edition of the Four Days of Dunkerque in a sprint finish. More
Spaniard Vila pulls out of Giro after testing positive
Spain's Patxi Vila (Lampre) has reportedly tested positive for elevated testosterone levels, forcing him to withdraw from the Giro d’Italia. More
Astana still out of this year's Tour de France
Although they've been greenlighted for the Giro d'Italia, Astana will still be excluded from this year's Tour de France, according to the Amaury Sport Organisation. More
Lance Armstrong sued by Tulsa businessman over 'LiveStrong'
A Tulsa businessman who runs an animal charity is suing the Lance Armstrong Foundation over the use of the term "LiveStrong" which he claims to have trademarked. More
Growing tension betweeen commuters and cyclists on London trains
With more and more working people jumping on London trains with folding bikes, tension between non-pedalling commuters and cyclists is apparently on the rise. More
