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Santambrogio wins Giro stage on altered course

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:02:40 -0400

BARDONECCHIA, Italy - Mauro Santambrogio of Italy won the 14th stage of the Giro d'Italia in rain, wind and snow Saturday on a course that was changed because of avalanche threats. Countryman Vincenzo Nibali extended his overall lead.

Belkov wins 9th Giro stage with long solo escape

Sun, 12 May 2013 12:02:17 -0400

FLORENCE, Italy - Maxim Belkov of Russia won the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday with a superb solo performance, and Vincenzo Nibali retained the overall lead.

Chinese rider Ji withdraws from Giro with fever

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:06:04 -0400

MOLA DI BARI, Italy - The first Chinese rider to enter the Giro d'Italia, Ji Cheng, has withdrawn before the start of the sixth stage because of a fever.

Giro cyclists condemn ruling on Puerto blood bags

Sat, 04 May 2013 11:02:39 -0400

NAPLES, Italy - Cyclists and team directors at the Giro d'Italia have condemned a Spanish court's decision this week to destroy the blood bags seized in the Operation Puerto doping case.

Cavendish aiming to open Giro with win in Naples

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:53:32 -0400

NAPLES, Italy - It's rare when a regular sprint stage opens a Grand Tour, and British standout Mark Cavendish wants to take advantage of the opportunity when the Giro d'Italia starts Saturday.

Froome: I'll lead Team Sky at Tour de France

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 06:27:10 -0400

LONDON - Chris Froome says he will lead Team Sky at the Tour de France, despite teammate Bradley Wiggins saying a decision has yet to be made by management.