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Not possible to win seven Tours without doping: Armstrong

Not possible to win seven Tours without doping: Armstrong

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The much anticipated interview of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong started with business like approach. Without wasting much time Armstrong admitted to doping on Oprah Winfrey talk show.

Armstrong team mate Kjaersgaard avoids doping sanctions

Armstrong team mate Kjaersgaard avoids doping sanctions

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Steffen Kjaersgaard, a team-mate of Lance Armstrong's at US Postal from 2000-03, will not face sanctions, despite admitting to using performance-enhancing drugs, Norwegian anti-doping authorities said on Monday.

Armstrong admits to doping during Winfrey interview

Armstrong admits to doping during Winfrey interview

Rediff.com15 Jan 2013

His fall nearly complete, disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong finally confessed to using performance-enhancing drugs in an interview on Monday with Oprah Winfrey.

Armstrong ineligible for Austin swim event

Armstrong ineligible for Austin swim event

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

American cyclist Lance Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, is ineligible for a masters swimming competition in Texas, the event's sanctioning body said on Thursday.

Armstrong regrets using cancer to boost image

Armstrong regrets using cancer to boost image

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Disgraced Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has said he was wrong to use the story of his fight against cancer to boost his image as he tried to fend off the doping accusations that eventually led to his downfall.

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Biden advised to keep 2500 troops in Afghanistan

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Taliban failed to honour Doha accord, never renounced Al-Qaeda: US general Mark Milley

Armstrong faces hardest choice

Armstrong faces hardest choice

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

Like all cycling greats before him, Lance Armstrong faces one of the trickiest periods in an athlete's life, when to end his career.

Cycling cleanest sport, claims champion Froome

Cycling cleanest sport, claims champion Froome

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Stringent drug testing means cycling is now probably the cleanest sport, Tour de France champion Chris Froome said on Monday.

Will show the right path to Kashmiri youth: Wani's wife

Will show the right path to Kashmiri youth: Wani's wife

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'If I see anyone taking the wrong path, I will stop him or her.'

Armstrong will not be prosecuted for doping: US official

Armstrong will not be prosecuted for doping: US official

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's public admission that he took performance-enhancing drugs will not change US prosecutors' decision to spare him of criminal charges, an attorney who oversaw the federal investigation said.

Woolmer supports Klusener

Woolmer supports Klusener

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

'I can't really believe that Lance has not been selected to tour England,' said the former SA coach.

UCI go on the attack after latest accusations by USADA

UCI go on the attack after latest accusations by USADA

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Cycling's world governing body hit back at the US Anti-Doping Agency on Friday after being accused by USADA president Travis Tygart of failing to deal with the consequences of the Lance Armstrong doping scandal.

Controversial endorsers who lost big advertisement deals

Controversial endorsers who lost big advertisement deals

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Looking at the response time, brands are proactively snapping ties with celebrities in the face of controversy.

UCI disbands Armstrong independent commission

UCI disbands Armstrong independent commission

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Cycling's world governing body has disbanding the Independent Commission which investigated the Lance Armstrong doping scandal in favour of a 'truth and reconciliation process', the UCI said on Monday.

'Armstrong's samples had traces of steroids in 1999'

'Armstrong's samples had traces of steroids in 1999'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Lance Armstrong returned four samples with traces of banned corticosteroids in the 1999 Tour de France, the International Cycling Union (UCI) said on Wednesday, although the governing body added it did not handle them as positive tests.

Agassi shocked, saddened by Armstrong confession

Agassi shocked, saddened by Armstrong confession

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Andre Agassi was shocked and saddened by disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong's confession to using performance-enhancing drugs and the eight-times Grand Slam champion said tighter, more frequent dope testing procedures in tennis would be good for the sport.

Critics question Armstrong's interview answers

Critics question Armstrong's interview answers

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

While Lance Armstrong's confession that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career was praised in some quarters, critics say his interview with talk show host Oprah Winfrey left many important questions unanswered.

Incredulous Oprah sheds trademark warmth for Armstrong

Incredulous Oprah sheds trademark warmth for Armstrong

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Incredulous, attentive and direct, Oprah Winfrey dug into the psyche of disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong on Thursday, calling him out as a bully and a brazen liar after he admitted to years of systematic doping.

Armstrong says it's up to the viewers to judge

Armstrong says it's up to the viewers to judge

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong has claimed it's up to the viewers to judge how candid he was during his no-holds-barred chat show with Oprah Winfrey following reports that the American wasn't contrite while confessing to doping in the show.

Oprah's network milking money with ads over Armstrong interview

Oprah's network milking money with ads over Armstrong interview

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Oprah Winfrey's cable network OWN is close to selling out advertising time at premium prices for the highly anticipated televised doping confession by former cycling champion Lance Armstrong, a senior network executive said.

US football club end Livestrong stadium deal

US football club end Livestrong stadium deal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Major League Soccer's Sporting Kansas City have ended their stadium naming deal with Livestrong, the cancer foundation started by disgraced former cycling champion Lance Armstrong, the team said on Tuesday.

Armstrong likely to face jail after doping admission on Oprah

Armstrong likely to face jail after doping admission on Oprah

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Lance Armstrong could face the prospect of jail time and the repayment of millions of dollars following his reported admission that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career, legal experts said.

Ferrari denies involvement in Armstrong's doping scheme

Ferrari denies involvement in Armstrong's doping scheme

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Italian doctor Michele Ferrari denied on Tuesday accusations from the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) that he masterminded a doping programme for American cyclist Lance Armstrong.

Unfazed Armstrong chalking out plans for 2013

Unfazed Armstrong chalking out plans for 2013

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Unrepentant and seemingly unconcerned, Lance Armstrong was going about his business as usual on Thursday as the cycling world was left reeling by the revelations about his alleged role as a doping ringleader.

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa laid to rest

Siachen braveheart Hanamanthappa laid to rest

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The body of Lance Naik Hanamanthappa Koppad was laid to rest with full state honours, after thousands of people bid an emotional farewell to the Siachen braveheart at his native village of Betadur in Dharwad district of north Karnataka on Friday.

NBA: Pacers fend off Heat to square series

NBA: Pacers fend off Heat to square series

Rediff.com29 May 2013

The Indiana Pacers withstood a late Miami charge to beat the Heat 99-92 and square their Eastern Conference final at two games all on Tuesday.

Anti-doping on agenda for UCI consultation

Anti-doping on agenda for UCI consultation

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Anti-doping will be one of four discussion topics for the International Cycling Union's (UCI) stakeholder consultation to be launched next year, the sport's governing body said on Thursday.

Pollock hopes Klusener returns

Pollock hopes Klusener returns

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

'He is a match-winner, and I believe he has a lot left in his armoury,' Pollock said.

US government sues Armstrong for sponsor money

US government sues Armstrong for sponsor money

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

The United States accused cyclist Lance Armstrong on Friday of defrauding the US Postal Service by taking its sponsorship money at the same time he was doping and using performance-enhancing drugs in violation of cycling rules.

USADA extends deadline for Armstrong to cooperate

USADA extends deadline for Armstrong to cooperate

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

The US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has given disgraced American cyclist Lance Armstrong two more weeks to cooperate fully in an investigation into cycling's darkest episode in return for a possible reduction of his life ban.

UCI set to open doping hotline

UCI set to open doping hotline

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Cycling's governing body is considering opening a hotline for riders wishing to discuss doping-related issues, International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid has said.

Armstrong feels he is cycling's Fall Guy and all generations cheated

Armstrong feels he is cycling's Fall Guy and all generations cheated

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Lance Armstrong feels he is the scapegoat of a sport that has always been subject to cheating, the disgraced American cyclist said on Wednesday before criticising International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid.

Oprah's Armstrong interview viewed by 28 million

Oprah's Armstrong interview viewed by 28 million

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Some 28 million viewers worldwide watched Oprah Winfrey's two-part interview last week in which cyclist Lance Armstrong finally admitted he had been taking performance-enhancing substances for years, Winfrey's OWN cable TV channel said on Tuesday.

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Ex-USADA boss rejects Armstrong denial over cash offer

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong is not telling the truth by denying his representatives offered a six-figure cash donation to the U.S. Anti Doping Agency (USADA), the body's former chief executive Terry Madden said on Saturday.

Honouring our brave hearts

Honouring our brave hearts

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind presented the Gallantry Awards and Distinguished Service Decorations at the Defence Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday. Here's a glimpse of some of our brave hearts being honoured.

In Armstrong's Austin, beer-fueled disappointment

In Armstrong's Austin, beer-fueled disappointment

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

At a bike shop in a hilly area of Austin, local cyclists gathered on Thursday over beer, wine and pizza to watch disgraced cyclist and Austinite Lance Armstrong confess to Oprah Winfrey that he used performance-enhancing drugs.

IOC strips Armstrong of 2000 Olympics time trial bronze

IOC strips Armstrong of 2000 Olympics time trial bronze

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The International Olympic Committee has stripped Lance Armstrong of his bronze medal from the 2000 Sydney Olympics because of his involvement in doping.

Modi joins the nation in saluting soldiers on Army Day

Modi joins the nation in saluting soldiers on Army Day

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday saluted the courage and invaluable service of the soldiers and officers, including the veterans on the Army Day. PM Modi said the army and its brave soldiers have made the nation proud by their sacrifices

For Armstrong, legal headaches could worsen in wake of admission

For Armstrong, legal headaches could worsen in wake of admission

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

An admission by Lance Armstrong that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career could create new legal headaches for the former seven-time Tour de France champion, according to legal experts.

Armstrong gate Fallout: Sponsors, bonus providers keep distance

Armstrong gate Fallout: Sponsors, bonus providers keep distance

Rediff.com23 Oct 2012

Californian sunglasses maker Oakley has ended a sponsorship of Lance Armstrong that began 25 years ago when he was a teenage triathlete after the American was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles over a doping scandal.