Astana rider Paolo Tiralongo edged Spaniard Alberto Contador to win the 19th stage of the Giro d’Italia today.

Franco Pellizotti emerged triumphant from a gruelling final climb to claim the 17th stage of the Giro d'Italia today.

Telekom have confirmed that rider Jan Ullrich has failed an out-of-competition drug test.

Giro d'Italia leader Stefano Garzelli has failed a dope test.

Lance Armstrong became only the fifth man to win three consecutive Tour de France titles in a party atmosphere in Paris today.