UCI BACKS INDEPENDENT AUDIT ON ‘ARMSTRONG YEARS
LAUSANNE: World cycling’s governing body has backed a proposal to carry out an independent audit of its role in the Lance Armstrong doping scandal that rocked the sport. The International Cycling Union (UCI) said in a statement that its management committee approved the idea continued talks on their handling of the Texan rider with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) at a meeting in Bergen, Norway. WADA and the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), whose devastating report last year exposed Armstrong as a serial drug cheat, refused to work with the commission.
Read more :
- Rafael Nadal to snatch top spot back
Rafael Nadal has set his sights on reclaiming the number one spot in the world tennis rankings next year.
The Spaniard has relinquished the accolade to Serbian pro Novak Djokovic, who won ... - Two fans arrested over racism claims at Chelsea game
Two men were arrested over alleged racially aggravated public order offences at Chelsea's Premier League match with West Ham United on Sunday, police have announced.
London's Metropolitan ... - Ferrer looks for another miracle after Almagro win
MELBOURNE - Spanish terrier David Ferrer pulled off a miraculous escape to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Tuesday but then said he would need something even more spectacular if he... - Ferrer survives huge Almagro scare to reach semis
MELBOURNE - Fourth seed David Ferrer stared defeat full in the face three times but battled back to beat fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 4-6 4-6 7-5 7-6 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the ... - FA Cup semi-final dates confirmed
The Football Association confirmed on Friday that the FA Cup semi-final between Manchester City and either Manchester United or Chelsea will take place on Sunday, April 14, with a 1600GMT k... - Bibat fends off rivals, nails maiden win
Michael Bibat ended a five-year long search for a breakthrough victory, fending off a slew of rivals in a wild, woolly finale to nail the ICTSI Rancho Palos Verdes crown with a two-under 69... - Local aces brace for Rancho Palos Verdes showdown
Elmer Salvador rejoins the ICTSI Philippine Golf Tour, completing a deep cast of Davaoeno shotmakers tipped to lead the chase for top honors in the P1 million ICTSI Rancho Palos Verdes Clas... - Pinay pugs score first round victories in China Open
This file photo shows Josie Gabuco (right) throwing a left jab against Chinese opponent Xu Shiqi. FILE PHOTO
World Championships gold medalist Josie Gabuco and Nesthy Petecio notched first...
