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Wednesday, August 18, 2004 - Page updated at 06:31 p.m.
Blunder at end mars OLN's race coverage After riding in Lance Armstrong's slipstream to record ratings, the Outdoor Life Network was left trying to explain how it could miss the six-time champion crossing the finish... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 28, 2004] Tour de France Exit by Armstrong would excite rivals He has run them ragged for six straight years and injected American star power into the Tour de France. Many rivals of Lance Armstrong, cowed by his unparalleled success, are eagerly... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 27, 2004] Tour de France History recycled Lance Armstrong has become comfortable atop the podium at the Tour de France, but no previous trip up those three steps was as significant as yesterday's... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 26, 2004] Related stories:Tour de France Armstrong wins record sixth straight Tour de France Lance Armstrong rode into history today, winning a record sixth Tour de France and cementing his place as one of the greatest athletes of all time. [03:01 P.M. Jul. 25, 2004] Tour de France Armstrong one ride from history Completing eight days of dominating the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong demolished the pack yesterday in a long individual time trial and virtually sealed his record sixth successive... [08:51 A.M. Jul. 25, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Armstrong wins time trial, extends lead Lance Armstrong capped his most dominant Tour de France with a crushing win in the final time trial today, all but guaranteeing him a place in history as the first six-time winner of the 101-year-old race. [11:17 P.M. Jul. 24, 2004] Tour de France Armstrong not certain for Tour next year Anyone craving a lull in the action at the 2004 Tour de France was in for disappointment yesterday. Lance Armstrong did not win Stage 18, ending his streak at three, but he caused... [12:09 A.M. Jul. 24, 2004] Related stories:Tour de France Armstrong takes it easy as he nears 6th straight title Lance Armstrong took it easy today with his record sixth straight Tour de France crown all but won, allowing Spain's Juan Miguel Mercado to capture the 18th stage. [04:35 P.M. Jul. 23, 2004] Tour de France Lance leaving only the crumbs There is only one "Cannibal" in cycling — the voraciously competitive five-time Tour de France winner Eddy Merckx, who never saw a finish line he didn't want to cross first... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 23, 2004] Related stories:Tour de France Armstrong extends lead with fourth stage victory Lance Armstrong won the 17th stage of the Tour de France today, extending his overall lead as he marches toward a record sixth straight title. [01:01 P.M. Jul. 22, 2004] Tour de France Challengers nearly out of time The Tour de France belongs to Lance Armstrong. Again. Barring an extraordinary collapse, the 32-year-old Texan will win cycling's most celebrated and... [10:21 A.M. Jul. 22, 2004] Related stories:Tour de France Armstrong wins time trial, extends overall lead in Tour de France Riding through a frenzied sea of fans, Lance Armstrong pulverized rivals and extended his lead in the Tour de France by winning a historic time trial today high in the French Alps. [04:03 P.M. Jul. 21, 2004] Tour de France Hello, yellow: Lance leads He slung both fists into the air like an ecstatic prizefighter as he crossed the finish line, then added a right jab for good measure. Take that, and that and that. So much for people... [10:02 A.M. Jul. 21, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Armstrong retakes overall lead at Tour de France Lance Armstrong retook the overall lead in the Tour de France today, outsprinting his top two challengers to win the first stage in the Alps and close in on a record sixth straight title. [03:04 P.M. Jul. 20, 2004] Tour de France Touch-and-go Tour: Fans' frenzy puts cyclists in peril Lance Armstrong has touched thousands of people and, seemingly, almost as many have touched him. The Tour de France is a unique event that allows fans to get up close and personal... [08:17 A.M. Jul. 20, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Alps next Armstrong roadblock There's a giant obstacle — the Alps — in Lance Armstrong's road to victory at the Tour de France. But judging by his devastating form, this week's peaks may be nothing... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 19, 2004] Related stories:Tour de France Gonzalez takes 14th stage; Armstrong closing in on lead There's a giant obstacle — the Alps — in Lance Armstrong's road to victory at the Tour de France. But judging by his devastating form, this week's peaks may be nothing more than speed... [05:31 P.M. Jul. 18, 2004] Tour de France Lance storms to win They are falling in his wake like driftwood in a tidal wave... [11:44 A.M. Jul. 22, 2004] Related stories:Tour de France Closing the gap: Armstrong within 22 seconds Clearing the path to a record sixth straight Tour de France crown, Lance Armstrong overpowered his rivals Saturday to move within just 22 seconds of leader Thomas Voeckler... [04:01 P.M. Jul. 17, 2004] Tour de France Armstrong delivers blow The mountains bring out the best in Lance Armstrong. The Tour de France champion took a big step toward a record sixth straight crown yesterday with a display of climbing in the... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 17, 2004] Related stories:Tour de France Armstrong puts on punishing display in Pyrenees The mountains bring out the best in Lance Armstrong. The Tour de France champion took a big step toward a record sixth straight crown Friday with a display of climbing in the Pyrenees that left contenders dazed... [12:01 A.M. Jul. 17, 2004] Tour de France LeMond escalates Armstrong feud There was more skirmishing off the bike than on the roads of the Tour de France yesterday. A second consecutive rolling stage in the hot, arid Massif Central left the overall standings... [12:03 A.M. Jul. 16, 2004] Related stories:Tour de France Moncoutie wins stage; Armstrong blasts French reporters Lance Armstrong finished ninth in today's stage of the Tour de France and accused French reporters of trying to rummage through his hotel room in hopes of finding evidence of doping... [01:16 P.M. Jul. 15, 2004] Other links:Tour de France French fast on Bastille Day Seven seconds. That may not seem like much, but in the Tour de France, the advantage Lance Armstrong gained over two rivals yesterday could be an important step in the Texan's... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 15, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Virenque wins first mountain stage Frenchman Richard Virenque won the first mountain stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday... [02:01 P.M. Jul. 14, 2004] Tour de France Now, climb to the top begins Move over, sprinters. It's time for climbers to shine. The charge for the Tour de France title intensifies today with the first mountain stage — a chance for five-time champion... [11:01 A.M. Jul. 14, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France McEwen wins ninth stage; Armstrong finishes in pack Robbie McEwen of Australia passed two riders just before the finish line today to win the ninth stage of the Tour de France, while five-time champion Lance Armstrong finished in the main pack. [06:31 P.M. Aug. 18, 2004] Tour de France Peloton spins out jokes, family feuds A final leg rubdown with stinging sports cream. A few scribbles into autograph books of adoring fans. Pockets stuffed with energy bars or fruit. And away the Tour de France riders... [09:48 A.M. Jul. 13, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Riders get a wreck-free day to crash Now for some well-earned rest and relaxation, Tour de France style. Battered and bruised physically and mentally by a crash-filled first week, cyclists get their first day of rest... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 12, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Hushovd wins sprint finish ahead of rest day Thor Hushovd sprinted to the finish line to win the rain-soaked eighth stage of the Tour de France today, with Lance Armstrong and other top contenders behind in the trailing pack. [07:01 P.M. Jul. 11, 2004] Other links:Tour de France Armstrong raps Tour organizers Defending champion Lance Armstrong believes Tour de France organizers could do more to calm nervous riders and avoid spills. For a second straight day, Armstrong offered unsolicited... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 11, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Armstrong finishes with pack behind Italy's Pozzato Lance Armstrong finished in a pack of riders behind Italy's Filippo Pozzato in the seventh stage of the Tour de France today... [07:01 P.M. Jul. 10, 2004] Other links:Tour de France Another crash course as Armstrong takes a fall A massive crash near the finish of Stage 6 caused a big scare but few casualties yesterday in what quickly is becoming the Tour de Ambulance. As the Tour de France course abruptly... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 10, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Armstrong takes one spill, misses another in sixth stage Lance Armstrong recovered from an early fall and avoided a late crash, finishing in a pack behind stage winner and former teammate Tom Boonen of Belgium in the Tour de France today. [08:16 P.M. Jul. 09, 2004] Tour de France Defending champ Armstrong waits for mountains Lance Armstrong gave up two things at the Tour de France yesterday: the yellow jersey and a chance to ride at the Athens Olympics. Surrendering the jersey was a tactical move. Armstrong, bidding for a record... [09:17 A.M. Jul. 09, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Armstrong loses overall lead Lance Armstrong lost his overall lead in the Tour de France to Thomas Voeckler today, an honor the five-time champion willingly conceded — for now. [03:46 P.M. Jul. 08, 2004] Other links:Tour de France Armstrong takes yellow jersey in Tour de France Lance Armstrong took the overall lead today for the first time at this year's Tour de France after one of the fastest time trials in race history. [12:31 P.M. Jul. 07, 2004] Tour de France Armstrong survives rough, bumpy stage Lance Armstrong turned two treacherous and cobblestone stretches of the Tour de France to his advantage today while Spanish rival Ivan Mayo crashed in a blow to his title hopes. [07:08 P.M. Jul. 06, 2004] Other links:Tour de France Crash-filled stage won on late sprint; Armstrong in 4th While Lance Armstrong played it safe, Robbie McEwen sprinted to victory yesterday in a crash-filled second stage of the Tour de France. But the five-time champion has no doubts... [12:45 A.M. Jul. 06, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Thrills, spills at Tour de France — with more to come While Lance Armstrong played it safe, Robbie McEwen sprinted to victory today in a crash-filled second stage of the Tour de France. [02:01 P.M. Jul. 05, 2004] Tour de France Armstrong cautious in first full stage Saving himself for the ordeal to come, five-time winner Lance Armstrong finished comfortably back in the pack in 48th. [05:46 P.M. Jul. 04, 2004] Other links:Tour de France Impressive start for Armstrong The first few miles of the Tour de France were dicey enough, requiring tight turns on narrow city streets. Then came wind gusts strong enough to alter a rider's trajectory, plus... [12:00 A.M. Jul. 04, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Armstrong makes strong start Lance Armstrong dealt key rivals a psychological blow by leaving them in his wake in the debut time trial on today. [05:01 P.M. Jul. 03, 2004] Other links:Tour de France Course design doesn't favor Armstrong It's a valid question: Did Tour de France organizers design a course specifically to thwart Lance Armstrong's drive for a record sixth win?... [01:14 P.M. Jul. 03, 2004] Related stories:Other links:Tour de France Lance grows beyond his sport Like the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong's fame has come in stages. His first win in 1999 offered a quick introduction to advertisers and the public. Two more wins and an autobiography... [10:47 A.M. Jul. 13, 2004] Related stories:Other links:
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