Alberto Contador is known for his cycling skills, not his boxing abilities -- yet that didn't stop the Tour de France rider from punching an overzealous fan in the face while climbing the alps this past weekend. And we have the video proof here. Let's set the scene. Alberto Contador, one of the star cyclicst of the Tour de France, was holding on to his lead as he rode the slopes of the Alpe d'Huez. Next thing he knew, a fan dressed up as a doctor was running along beside of him. Between the...Read Full Story
USA TODAYAndy Schleck won't claim Tour title in wake of Contador banUSA TODAYBy Tom Weir, USA TODAY With Alberto Contador banned from cycling for a doping offense it appears that Andy Schleck will be named the winner of the 2010 Tour de France. But Schleck, the 2010 runnerup to Contador, isn't happy about winning cycling's most ...Alberto Contador Stripped of Tour de France Title, Banned for Two YearsFox NewsAlberto Contador loses tour title for clenbuterol: What is it?Los Angeles TimesCAS...Read Full Story
Los Angeles TimesAlberto Contador loses 2010 Tour de France titleLos Angeles TimesThe Court of Arbitration for Sport upholds decisions by the International Cycling Union and World Anti-Doping Agency by enforcing a two-year ban against the Spanish cyclist for doping. Alberto Contador leaves after the last day of hearings at the Court ...Sports digest: Highest sports court strips cyclist Alberto Contador of 2010 ...San Jose Mercury NewsAlberto Contador is stripped of 2010 Tour de France title...Read Full Story
CTV.caCAS found Alberto Contador guilty of doping during the 2010 Tour de FranceCNN2010 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title after being found guilty of using clenbuterol. MADRID (AP) -- Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title Monday and banned for two years after ...Alberto Contador loses tour title for clenbuterol: What is it?Los Angeles TimesContador doping verdict another blow for cyclingSan Francisco ChronicleQ+A...Read Full Story
CBSSports.comCourt strips Contador of 2010 Tour de France titleCBSSports.comGENEVA -- Three days after US prosecutors dropped their investigation of doping claims against Lance Armstrong, fellow Tour de France champion Alberto Contador was stripped of his 2010 title when sports' highest court rejected the Spanish cyclist's ...Alberto Contador loses 2010 Tour de France titleLos Angeles TimesSports digest: Highest sports court strips cyclist Alberto Contador of 2010 ...San Jose Mercury...Read Full Story
Eurosport.com ASIAAlberto Contador close sign a deal with Team Saxo Bankbettor.com (blog)Alberto Contador's agreement with Team Saxo Bank was voided after the cyclist was banned from professional cycling because of doping during the Tour de France 2010. The Spaniard has now briefed that he is close to signing a new contract with the Danish ...Noval: Difficult times at Saxo Bank, but 'Contador will come back to win'velonews.competitor.comall 6...
Italian cyclist Michele Scarponi will on Thursday receive the 2011 Tour of Italy pink jersey following the disqualification of Alberto Contador.Contador won the 2011 Giro on the road but lost it after testing positive for a banned substance in last season's Tour de France.With the Spaniard's 2011 results wiped from cycling's record books Scarponi, who finished runner-up at 6min 10sec, was designated the official winner.
Vincenzo Nibali, John Gadret, Joaquim Rodriguez and Roman Kreuziger were promoted to the second, the third, the fourth and the fifth positions respectively. However, Alberto insists that the 2011 Giro victory still belonged to him and no one can take it away.
Bjarne Riis' worries continues after UCI stood firm on Alberto Contador's ...bettor.com (blog)The issue was raised by Bjarne Riis of Team Saxo Bank who challenged the regulation after realising that the most expensive cyclist in his team will not be contributing any points even after his return to professional cycling.and more »
Yahoo! Eurosport UKAlberto Contador keeping a close eye on the 2012 seasonbettor.com (blog)Alberto Contador is currently serving a two-year ban from professional cycling and is expected to return to the sport by August 5, 2012. He served the ban period and is now warming up to join the peloton. The cyclist's first race after the suspension ...Olympic absence hurts ContadorYahoo! Eurosport UKall 5 news articles »
Alberto Contador (born 6 December 1982) is a Spanish professional cyclist competes in a variety of international races, including the Tour de France, which he won in 2007, 2009 and 2010. Find videos, pics and articles on Alberto Contador here.