Topic: Tour of California

Olympic moms: 13 mothers compete for Team USA

The “Celebrating Moms” series of commercials by Proctor & Gamble during Olympic coverage is a tear-jerking ode to sacrifices mothers make to support their kids’ athletic careers. But what about athletes who are mothers, themselves?Elite athlete moms have the same run-of-the-mill work/life balance as the rest of us. But these 13 Olympic moms do put parenting – both its challenges and rewards – in a new perspective.

Tour de France 101: Americans to watch

Seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong isn't riding this year, but there are plenty of other fast Americans in the race. Here are six of them, with their team affiliations:

Tour de France kicks off: Who to watch

Alberto Contador, coming off two consecutive wins, is the clear favorite. But he's stuck in a legal battle over allegations of doping that could nullify any titles he wins this year.

Tour de France Stage 14: Schleck refuses to be drawn in by Contador's tactics

Alberto Contador tried rapid acceleration and sudden braking in an attempt to drop the Luxembourger, Andy Schleck, during the Tour de France Stage 14. But Schleck didn't take the bait.

WADA, IOC chiefs say Landis must deliver proof of doping by Lance Armstrong

The heads of the World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA) and the International Olympic Committee(IOC) say disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis must deliver proof of doping by former Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong.

Lance Armstrong's accuser: Who is Floyd Landis?

Floyd Landis won the 2006 Tour de France but was stripped of his title after doping revelations. Now, he’s admitting to using banned drugs – and saying that Lance Armstrong did, too.

Floyd Landis vs. Lance Armstrong: Are doping allegations credible?

Doping allegations have dogged Lance Armstrong throughout his career, but the the seven-time Tour de France winner has deflected them all. The latest accusations are from a disgraced former teammate, Floyd Landis.

Floyd Landis admits doping to clear his conscience, implicates Lance Armstrong

American cyclist Floyd Landis comes clean about use of banned drugs to clear his conscience. Landis lost his 2006 Tour de France title on doping charges and spent $2 million in vain to clear his name. He says other cyclists doped too, including Lance Armstrong.

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