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More Landis Tour de France samples tested positive: report

Apr 23, 2007, 14:34 GMT

Paris - Additional tests of urine samples taken from 2006 Tour de France winner Floyd Landis have been found to contain traces of a banned substance, synthetic testosterone, the web site of the French sports daily L'Equipe reported on Monday. ... more

French lab made administrative error with Landis 'B' sample

Nov 15, 2006, 18:24 GMT

Paris - The French laboratory that analyzed the 'B' sample of disputed Tour de France winner Floyd Landis made an administrative error, its director admitted on Wednesday. ... more

Tour de France cyclist Floyd Landis’ father-in-law commits suicide

Aug 18, 2006, 1:10 GMT

Tour de France cyclist Floyd Landis’ father-in-law commits suicide
David Witt, 57, stepfather of embattled Tour de France winner Floyd Landis’ wife, Amber - Landis’ father-in-law, was found dead in his car after committing suicide, coroner's officials said Wednesday in San Diego. ... more

Swiss Phonak team to fold in wake of Landis doping scandal

Aug 15, 2006, 13:37 GMT

Zurich - The Swiss Phonak cycling team of Tour de France winner Floyd Landis is to disband at the end of the year, owner Andy Rihs announced in Zurich on Tuesday. ... more

Armstrong believes in Landis - difficult situation for cycling

Aug 13, 2006, 16:01 GMT

Indianapolis - Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong believes in Floyd Landis' innocence, even though this year's Tour winner tested positive for testosterone. ... more

Landis tells BBC his doping test was flawed

Aug 8, 2006, 16:09 GMT

London - Disgraced Tour de France winner Floyd Landis on Tuesday lashed out at cycling officials saying his test was flawed and queried the anonymity of the procedure. ... more

Sacked Landis clings to title as legal battles begin

Aug 7, 2006, 19:09 GMT

The Guardian reports that the winner of the 2006 Tour de France may not be confirmed until after next year's race starts in London's Whitehall. This bizarre prospect follows the confirmation that the winner on the road, Floyd Landis, did indeed test positive for testosterone, marking the start of a lengthy legal procedure.

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Report: Landis' testosterone was artificially produced

Aug 1, 2006, 15:41 GMT

New York - The testosterone level in Tour de France winner Floyd Landis' body is a result of artificially produced testosterone, the New York Times reported on Tuesday. ... more

Doping cases Landis, Gatlin throw sport into disarray

Jul 30, 2006, 13:35 GMT

Hamburg - Tour de France winner Floyd Landis and 100 metres Olympic champion and world record holder Justin Gatlin, both from the US, appear to be drug cheats rather than classy athletes. ... more

Landis' testosterone level excessive at Tour test - German TV

Jul 29, 2006, 13:53 GMT

Landis testosterone level excessive at Tour test - German TV
Hamburg - The testosterone level of Tour de France winner Floyd Landis was high over the legal co-efficient when he tested positive for the steroid at the French race, German ARD television said late Friday. ... more

Landis denies doping - vows to clear his name

Jul 28, 2006, 18:59 GMT

Landis denies doping - vows to clear his name
Madrid - Tour de France winner Floyd Landis on Friday insisted that he had not participated in any illegal doping processes and that the high testosterone levels revealed in urine sample last week were natural. ... more

Germany considers tightening doping laws following Landis revelation

Jul 28, 2006, 15:16 GMT

Berlin - German Interior Minister, Wolfgang Schaeuble, announced Friday that he will look to tighten his country's doping laws in the wake of Tour de France winner Floyd Landis testing positive for testosterone. ... more

Tour winner Landis denies doping after testing positive (Roundup)

Jul 28, 2006, 3:49 GMT

Tour winner Landis denies doping after testing positive (Roundup)
Hamburg/Washington - Tour de France winner Floyd Landis denied Thursday that he used banned substances to win the most famous cycle race in the world. ... more

Profile: Floyd Landis - Superman on a bike or race cheat?

Jul 28, 2006, 0:42 GMT

Profile: Floyd Landis - Superman on a bike or race cheat?
Los Angeles - A week ago, US cyclist Floyd Landis made history in the Tour de France with an epic solo ride on a grueling mountain stage to leave his competitors floundering. ... more

Tour winner Floyd Landis tests positive in latest cycling shock

Jul 27, 2006, 17:50 GMT

Tour winner Floyd Landis tests positive in latest cycling shock
Hamburg - Tour de France winner Floyd Landis tested positive for the steroid testosterone at the famous French race last week and could be the first man in race history to be stripped of the title for doping in the latest massive scandal in the sport. ... more

Tour de France winner Landis tests positive

Jul 27, 2006, 15:09 GMT

Tour de France winner Landis tests positive
Tour de France winner, American Floyd Landis has been reported to have high levels of testosterone in his system. ... more

Floyd Landis wins 'crazy, crazy' Tour de France

Jul 23, 2006, 16:30 GMT

Floyd Landis wins crazy, crazy Tour de France
Paris - American Floyd Landis won the 2006 Tour de France on Sunday, one of the closest and most dramatic editions ever of the world's most prestigious cycling event. ... more

American Floyd Landis wins the Tour de France

Jul 23, 2006, 16:02 GMT

Paris - Floyd Landis won the 2006 Tour de France on Sunday, becoming the third American ever to be crowned champion of the world's most prestigious cycling event. ... more

Landis on verge of Tour title as Honchar grabs stage win

Jul 22, 2006, 17:53 GMT

Landis on verge of Tour title as Honchar grabs stage win
Montceau-les-Mines, France - American Floyd Landis all but won the championship of the 2006 Tour de France on Saturday, taking the lead in the overall standings with one stage to go. ... more

Landis fightback wins 17th Tour stage, revives title hopes (Roundup)

Jul 20, 2006, 16:16 GMT

Landis fightback wins 17th Tour stage, revives title hopes (Roundup)
Morzine, France - American Floyd Landis staged an extraordinary fightback in the 2006 Tour de France as he won Thursday's 17th stage of the race and revived his chances for the championship. ... more

Landis fightback wins 17th Tour stage, restores title hopes

Jul 20, 2006, 15:28 GMT

Morzine, France - American Floyd Landis staged an extraordinary fightback in the 2006 Tour de France as he won Thursday's 17th stage of the race and revived his chances for the championship. ... more

Rasmussen wins stage 16 of Tour as Landis cracks (Roundup)

Jul 19, 2006, 16:30 GMT

Rasmussen wins stage 16 of Tour as Landis cracks (Roundup)
La Toussuire, France - In a stunning display of solo climbing, Mickael Rasmussen of Denmark won Wednesday's 16th stage of the 2006 Tour de France, as American Floyd Landis lost the overall lead and probably his chance of winning this year's race. ... more

Rasmussen wins stage 16 of Tour as Landis loses lead

Jul 19, 2006, 16:10 GMT

La Toussuire, France - In a stunning display of solo climbing, Mickael Rasmussen of Denmark won Wednesday's 16th stage of the 2006 Tour de France, as American Floyd Landis lost the overall lead and probably his chance of winning this year's race. ... more

Schleck wins stage 15 as Landis retakes Tour lead (Roundup)

Jul 18, 2006, 16:04 GMT

Schleck wins stage 15 as Landis retakes Tour lead (Roundup)
Alpe d'Huez - Luxembourg's Frank Schleck won the prestigious 15th stage of the 2006 Tour de France on Tuesday as American Floyd Landis recaptured the Tour leader's yellow jersey. ... more

Schleck wins stage 15 as Landis retakes Tour lead

Jul 18, 2006, 15:33 GMT

Alpe d'Huez - Luxembourg's Frank Schleck won the prestigious 15th stage of the 2006 Tour de France as American Floyd Landis recaptured the Tour leader's yellow jersey. ... more

Floyd Landis, the new American 'boss' on the Tour de France

Jul 17, 2006, 13:36 GMT

Floyd Landis, the new American boss on the Tour de France
Paris dpa) - There is something familiar about a lanky American being touted as the favourite of the Tour de France leader as the race heads into its final week. ... more

German Voigt wins 13th stage as Landis loses Tour lead

Jul 15, 2006, 16:55 GMT

German Voigt wins 13th stage as Landis loses Tour lead
Montelimar - Jens Voigt of Germany won Saturday's 13th stage of the 2006 Tour de France, the longest ride of this year's race, as American Floyd Landis gave up the race leader's yellow jersey. ... more

Ukrainian Popovych wins 12th stage, Landis keeps Tour lead

Jul 14, 2006, 16:47 GMT

Ukrainian Popovych wins 12th stage, Landis keeps Tour lead
Carcassonne - Ukrainian Yaroslav Popovych won Friday's 12th stage of the 2006 Tour de France, as American Floyd Landis held on to the race leader's yellow jersey. ... more

Tour de France at halfway point as 12th stage gets underway

Jul 14, 2006, 12:52 GMT

Luchon - The 12th stage of the 2006 Tour de France got underway Friday in the French city of Luchon, with American Floyd Landis in the race leader's yellow jersey. ... more

Menchov wins 11th Tour stage, Landis grabs overall lead (Roundup)

Jul 13, 2006, 19:14 GMT

Menchov wins 11th Tour stage, Landis grabs overall lead (Roundup)
Valle de Aran, Spain -  Denis Menchov of Russia won Thursday's 11th stage of the 2006 Tour de France, the main mountain stage in the Pyrenees, as American Floyd Landis claimed a narrow overall lead. ... more

Menchov wins 11th Tour stage, Landis gets overall lead

Jul 13, 2006, 16:13 GMT

Valle de Aran, Spain -  Denis Menchov of Russia won Thursday's 11th stage of the 2006 Tour de France while American Floyd Landis claimed the overall lead. ... more