Lotche overshadows Phelps in pool duel

American swimmer Ryan Lochte made the biggest splash of the London Games so far by obliterating his compatriot Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer in Olympic history, in the first of their eagerly......

Kazakh cyclist Vinokourov wins men's road race

Kazakhstan's Alexandre Vinokourov sprinted to victory in the men's cycling road race on Saturday, crushing British hopes of gold on the first full day of competition at the London Olympic Games.......

Riders shocked after Tour de France carnage

Riders were in a state of shock on the first rest day of the Tour de France after Sunday's chaotic and crash-strewn ninth stage. Four riders were forced out of the race after a huge pile-up on a......

Contador finds Armstrong in his way, again

Once again, Alberto Contador is the Tour de France favourite and, once again, Lance Armstrong stands in his way. Although Luxembourg's Andy Schleck seems to be his main challenger, Armstrong will......

Armstrong faces strong challenge in 2004

If you found the 2003 Tour de France exciting, wait for the next one.The first edition of a second century of the world's most prestigious cycling race will provide Lance Armstrong with a chance of......