Saturday, August 05, 2006

AP: Backup Landis Test Confirms 'Adverse' Finding

The news, as expected, was not good for Floyd Landis -- or professional cycling -- this morning.
Here's the story.

And so far, Floyd is sticking by his story -- well, stories. Like Tyler Hamilton, the continuing story will not be good for cycling. But this situation is even worse. True, Hamilton won the gold medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics. But the Tour de France is cycling's ultimate test and most public event. And now, the champion is in question -- and so is the entire sport. Again.

Here's a question Greg Lemond must be asking: What do Roberto Heras, Tyler Hamilton and now Floyd Landis all have in common?
Keep 'em comin', Greggie.

AP: Runner-up Pereiro says he feels like the real Tour winner
AP: Anger, dismay over Landis' second positive doping sample
CBS/Philadelphia: Cyclists React To Landis Controversy
Europsport: Landis sacked after positive B sample
Prudhomme: "Landis is no longer winner"
NYTimes Julie Macur: Backup Sample on Landis Is Positive
Cycling News: Landis' counsel issues statement on B sample finding
VeloNews Andrew Hood & Charles Pelkey: Landis's second sample confirms original finding
Linda Robertson of the Miami Herald: Landis result won't solve the real mystery
Scotsman.com: Landis affair is a 'slap in the face', says Millar

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