http://www.newstin.com/us/RICCARDO_RICCO Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66648350 Spaniard lays down early Tour de France marker Valverde: second Tour de France stage win of his career Alejandro Valverde of Caisse d'Epargne claimed the yellow jersey with victory in the opening stage of the Tour de France... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 16:02:36 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66648350 2008-07-05T16:02:36Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66654595 That's how TDF Blog describes Versus television coverage this year: "Gone is Al Trautwig, who combined bombast and ignorance in staggering proportions." I love the constant commentary of Phil Ligget and Paul Sherwen. I love... Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:01:15 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66654595 2008-07-05T17:01:15Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66567126 Graphic: long and winding road to victory The Tour de France turns its back on its recent troubled past today when the 2008 race begins in Brittany, with an opening 197.5km stage from Brest to Plumelec and the promise of a new... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:00:17 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66567126 2008-07-04T23:00:17Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60680679 MILAN: The Tour de France champion, Alberto Contador of Astana, won the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, the first non-Italian to ride to victory in the three-week race since 1996. "This was a tough Giro and there were many riders who could... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:05:08 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60680679 2008-06-02T19:05:08Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60618874 The Tour de France champion Alberto Contador won the Giro d'Italia on Sunday, the first non-Italian to ride to victory in the three-week race since 1996. "This was a tough Giro and there were many riders who could have won, making it... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:59:53 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60618874 2008-06-02T12:59:53Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60676031 Message by Gordan CameronThe last time a star won back-to-back Grand Tours it was none other than Big Mig himself following the 1992 Tour with the 1993 Giro. On Sunday, Bertie Contador was looking to at least hang on to his slender... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 09:16:56 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60676031 2008-06-02T09:16:56Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60597347 First things first: The newly anointed "World's Fastest Man" does not consider the 100-meter race his favorite. In fact, it wasn't even part of Usain Bolt's normal routine until he pleaded with his coach to let him try it. Always... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60597347 2008-06-02T04:00:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60563042 By Brendan Gallagher British riders completed their best ever showing in the Giro d'Italia yesterday when they placed four riders in the top 13 of the final stage, a 28.5km time trial into Milan. Spain's Alberto Contador, last year's... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:01:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60563042 2008-06-02T00:01:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60483182 MILAN, Italy (AP) -- Alberto Contador wrapped up victory Sunday in the Giro d'Italia, becoming the first non-Italian to win the three-week race since 1996. Contador edged Italy's Riccardo Ricco by 1 minute, 57 seconds over the... Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:57:55 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60483182 2008-06-01T16:57:55Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60351447 Authorities are investigating whether former USC basketball star O.J. Mayo received benefits paid for by a sickle-cell charity, according to a report published yesterday. The California Attorney General's Office is looking into... Sat, 31 May 2008 13:29:25 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/60351447 2008-05-31T13:29:25Z