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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Lance Armstrong's next battle may be in the court of opinion

By Christophe Ena, AP By Sal Ruibal, USA TODAY Going into the Tour of California in mid-June, Lance Armstrong had every reason to be optimistic about his...
USA Today ( 8/22/2010 8:00:41 AM -08:00 )

Jock-o-sphere fills you in on filling the cup
Jock-o-sphere fills you in on filling the cupIt's rare that sports fans are privy to first-hand accounts of athlete drug tests via traditional media channels....
ESPN ( 8/21/2010 9:11:26 AM -08:00 )

A Champion Against Cancer, Now Under Siege
A Champion Against Cancer, Now Under SiegeLance Armstrong, who turns 39 next month, has a reputation for being a brutal competitor and an aggressive self-promoter. By BRUCE WEBER and JULIET MACUR...
New York Times ( 8/21/2010 9:07:53 AM -08:00 )

Armstrong to speak at US college's commencement
Armstrong to speak at US collegeHIGH POINT, North Carolina — Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, the subject of a federal criminal investigation, was named Thursday as High...
AFP ( 8/19/2010 3:30:27 PM -08:00 )

Armstrong to be graduation speaker at High Point
HIGH POINT, NC — High Point University says seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will serve as its commencement speaker in the spring....
The Associated Press ( 8/19/2010 3:24:36 PM -08:00 )

Armstrong Doping Case Could Affect His Charity
Lance Armstrong, whose Livestrong foundation provided $31 million last year for cancer patients, is part of a federal investigation on doping activities,...
CalorieLab Calorie Counter News ( 8/21/2010 8:58:24 PM -08:00 )

NYT: Lance Armstrong, a champion against cancer, now under siege
Austin, Texas -- Barry Bonds. Marion Jones. Alex Rodriguez. Roger Clemens. There is no shortage of athletes who have fallen from grace, their achievements...
The Detroit News ( 8/21/2010 1:12:38 PM -08:00 )

Cancer survivor back in saddle for challenge
Rip Scott of Newtown Square is hitting the road again this weekend to raise money and cancer awareness at the LIVESTRONG Challenge....
Delaware County Daily Times ( 8/21/2010 1:40:53 AM -08:00 )

Lessons de Lance
If you tweet it, they will come. Maybe that only works when you're Lance Armstrong, but the seven-time Tour de France champion has earned...
Summit Daily News ( 8/20/2010 10:52:44 PM -08:00 )

The City of Brotherly Love Fights Cancer
Throughout an arduous three years of chemotherapy, radiation and three major surgeries, Rip Scott has been inspired to do everything he can in the fight...
Examiner.com ( 8/20/2010 1:55:11 PM -08:00 )

Lance Armstrong to speak at HPU
World famous cyclist Lance Armstrong is scheduled to be the featured speaker at High Point University's graduation ceremonies in the spring, according to an...
Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area ( 8/20/2010 7:10:20 AM -08:00 )

Lance Armstrong confirmed as HPU commencement speaker
Lance Armstrong confirmed as HPU commencement speakerHIGH POINT -- High Point University reports seven-time Tour de France champion and public health advocate Lance Armstrong will serve as its 2011...
News14.com ( 8/20/2010 4:20:37 AM -08:00 )

RadioShack Field Report (Aug. 20, 2010)
RadioShack activated its sponsorship of professional cyclist and cancer-survivor Lance Armstrong this summer as it continues working...
In-Store Marketing Institute (subscription) ( 8/20/2010 3:29:21 AM -08:00 )

Trainer lauds Armstrong's vision, courage
Chris Carmichael wasn't at the lunch at the Mexican restaurant in 1997 when Lance Armstrong began jotting on a...
Belleville News Democrat ( 8/19/2010 8:07:40 PM -08:00 )

Armstrong drops Leadville, investigations continues
The Leadville 100 has become known as one of the most prestigious American mountain-bike races. The one-day event has been a playground for Lance Armstrong...
bettor.com (blog) ( 8/19/2010 4:06:20 PM -08:00 )

Lance Armstrong To Speak At HPU Commencement
Lance Armstrong To Speak At HPU CommencementHIGH POINT, NC, Aug. 19, 2010 - High Point University will continue its tradition of bringing inspirational speakers to its Commencement exercises by...
High Point University ( 8/19/2010 1:34:01 PM -08:00 )

THE SPORTS DOCTOR- Dopey charges: Jealousy cause of Armstrong witch-hunt
THE SPORTS DOCTOR- Dopey charges: Jealousy cause of Armstrong witch-huntI'm not a fan of the 1992 movie A Few Good Men. I haven't found Jack Nicholson entertaining since The Shining, and I'd rather be forced to...
The Hook ( 8/19/2010 8:32:11 AM -08:00 )

Lance Armstrong Doing Another Twitter Ride?
Lance Armstrong Doing Another Twitter Ride?Few pro riders have taken advantage of the social media sites on the internet like Team Radioshack's Lance Armstrong. Armstrong has always been very media...
CyclingFan.net ( 8/19/2010 2:55:35 AM -08:00 )

Lance Armstrong's 2010 Season is Over
Lance ArmstrongTeam Radioshack rider Lance Armstrong is still trying to get on top after his several crashes in Tour de France 2010, and had to pull out of Leadville 100,...
CyclingFan.net ( 8/18/2010 9:41:23 PM -08:00 )