Leipheimer sacked for doping

American cyclist Levi Leipheimer has been sacked by Omega Pharma-QuickStep after admitting to doping while a team-mate of Lance Armstrong.

Leipheimer was one of 11 riders who testified against Armstrong to the United States Anti-Doping Agency, who have accused the United States Postal Service team of running “the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme that sport has ever seen”.

A statement issued by Omega Pharma-Quick-Step read: “Omega Pharma-QuickStep Cycling Team announces that the contract with Mr Leipheimer has been terminated, effective immediately.