Person: Riccardo Ricco

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Court dismisses cyclist Ricco’s appeal against doping suspension

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Riccardo Ricco’s appeal against a 12-year suspension for an anti-doping violation.

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Austrian cyclist snared for CERA use

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Ricco handed two-year ban

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Sastre revels in Tour victory

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Every dog has his day as Burghardt bags victory

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Sastre climbs into yellow jersey

Cavendish picks up fourth Tour stage win

MARK CAVENDISH continued to enhance his reputation as cycling’s new sprint king with a fourth stage win in the 2008 Tour de France yesterday.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2008

Cavendish first Briton to secure hat-trick of Tour stage wins

MARK CAVENDISH lifted some of the gloom surrounding the Tour de France by becoming the first Briton to secure a hat-trick of stage victories in the Tour de France.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2008

Cavendish seals hat-trick on gloomy day for Tour

Mark Cavendish lifted some of the gloom surrounding the Tour de France by becoming the first Briton to secure a hat-trick of stage victories in the Tour de France.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2008

Ricco's team withdraws after positive test

The Saunier Duval-Scott team have voluntarily withdrawn from the Tour de France in the wake of the positive drug test returned by their star climber Riccardo Ricco.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2008

Arvesen edges out Elmiger for debut stage win

KURT ASLE ARVESEN emerged from a group of a dozen escapees to win the 11th stage of the Tour de France from Lannemezan to Foix.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2008

Piepoli storms Pyrenees for Bastille bonus

LEONARDO PIEPOLI continued Saunier Duval’s domination of the mountains in the Tour de France as the Hautacam summit played havoc with the yellow jersey on stage 10.

Tue, 15 Jul, 2008

Ricco triumphs on stage nine of Tour de France

Riccardo Ricco produced a stunning final 30 kilometres in the Pyrenees to claim his second Tour de France stage victory and underline his reputation as one of the best climbers in the sport.

Sun, 13 Jul, 2008

Ricco claims stage six win

Riccardo Ricco timed his assault to perfection to win the first summit finish in the Tour de France at Super Besse.

Thu, 10 Jul, 2008

Valverde lays down early marker

Spain’s Alejandro Valverde won the opening stage of the 95th Tour de France after a storming finish in the final kilometre.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2008