
Seven lines of blanks. From 1999 to 2005. There will be no Tour de France winner in the record book for those years.

The final word on Lance Armstrong's seven Tour de France titles could come Monday when cycling's governing body gives its response to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency report that paints the American as a longtime drug cheat.

The Tour de France will have no official winner for the seven races from 1999-2005 if Lance Armstrong is stripped of his victories by the International Cycling Union.

This year's Tour de France was marked by rivalry, battles, reconciliation and cheering crowds.

Close the book on the Lance Armstrong era at the Tour de France. He has.
GOURETTE, France — Tour de France leader Michael Rasmussen was removed from the race by his team after winning yesterday's stage, the biggest blow yet in cycling's doping-tainted premier event.