Topic: Doping

A Recent History of Lance Armstrong Apologists

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Even as Buzz Bissinger retracts a Newsweek cover story, Armsgtrong still has his defenders. Did they still buy his lies? Or did they just enable the man they're now calling a "sleazeball"? Here's a look, in their own words, as the pre-Oprah debate heats up

By Connor Simpson

Jan 5, 2013

Lance Armstrong Might Come Clean

Despite a looming mountain of legal obstacles, Lance Armstrong is considering admitting he doped during his professional cycling career in an effort to restart his career as a triathlete, according to a New York Times report

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By Serena Dai

Oct 10, 2012

Lance Armstrong Ran the 'Most Sophisticated' Doping Ring Ever

The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency is going big with its charges against embattled cyclist Lance Armstrong: Not only did Armstrong dope, the agency says, he "ran the most sophisticated, professionalized and successful doping program that sport has ever seen." 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Aug 31, 2012

The Devil Wears Spandex: Lance Armstrong's Assistant Speaks

In an essay for Outside, Mike Anderson, Lance Armstrong's personal assistant from 2002-2004, tells us just how hard it is to go up against the man, but mostly the myth, of Lance Armstrong. 

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Aug 30, 2012

Lance Armstrong Gets the Jose Canseco Defense He Didn't Ask For

The mystifying satchel of muscles that is Jose Canseco (or his ghostwriter or team of comedy writers?) has taken to his Vice column to defend Lance Armstrong, which, well, we're sure Armstrong appreciates. 

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By Connor Simpson

Aug 23, 2012

Lance Armstrong Banned from Cycling for Life

Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles and banned from cycling for life by the USADA on Thursday night, but not because of new incriminating evidence, or a scandalous confession. He was banned because he's retired and wants to stop fighting their charges. 

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By Adam Martin

Aug 20, 2012

Lance Armstrong Has Limited Options After Judge Tosses Suit

Now that a federal judge has thrown out Lance Armstrong's lawsuit against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, the cyclist is going to have to think fast about his next move, as the deadline looms for him to challenge doping allegations.

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By Adam Martin

Jul 9, 2012

Judge Dismisses Lance Armstrong's Suit

The federal judge who dismissed Lance Armstrong's lawsuit seeking an injunction against a USADA investigation into doping allegations against the champion cyclist didn't actually use the word "troll" but he might as well have.

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By Adam Martin

Jun 13, 2012

Lance Armstrong Still Might Lose His Tour de France Titles

Lance Armstrong escaped prosecution on the doping charges that have dogged him for years, but he may still lose his seven Tour de France titles thanks to a new investigation by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

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By Dashiell Bennett

Feb 6, 2012

Tour de France Winner Alberto Contador Found Guilty of Doping

Cyclist Alberto Contador has been banned from competition for two years and stripped of his 2010 Tour de France victory after being found guilty of using a banned substance during the 2010 race.

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 21, 2011

Report: Lance Armstrong Paid Banned Doping Doctor Through Front Company

Italian newspaper says investigators have found a link between doctor and cyclist

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jul 18, 2011

Cartoon

The Real Doping Suspects at the Clemens Trial

Cartoonist Nick Anderson makes light of the Roger Clemens trial

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By Ray Gustini

Jun 2, 2011

'60 Minutes' Now Just Daring Lance Armstrong to Sue Them

The news magazine pushed back hard today at the cyclist's lawsuit threat

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