Along with defending champion Ryder Hesjedal of Canada, Dutch contender Robert Gesink and 2008 Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez of Spain, there is a decided international accent to this year's Giro. Last year, when Joaquim Rodriguez of Spain
Updated Jul 8, 2012 8:51 PM ET PORRENTRUY, Switzerland (AP) Defending Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez withdrew from the Tour de France after a crash during the eighth stage in which he broke his right hand and injured his left shoulder
report by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency that detailed testimony from 26 witnesses, including 11 former teammates. Samuel Sanchez , the 2008 Olympic road race champion, said ''until the contrary is proved, he remains innocent.'' ''Lance
27 seconds in the grueling 156-mile race from Bergamo to Lecco along the shores of Lake Como. Fellow Spaniard Samuel Sanchez of Euskaltel finished second, nine seconds behind. Rigoberto Uran Uran of Colombia crossed third, also nine seconds
runner-up Alejandro Valverde and third-place finisher Joaquin Rodriguez. De Santos said that 2008 Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez 's place in the squad depends on the speed of his recovery from injuries sustained this summer. The other members
Defending Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez has withdrawn from the Tour de France after crashing during the eighth stage of the race. Sanchez, who is hoping to defend his
decades, with at least 20 riders pulling out of the three-week event following crashes. Defending Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez was the latest high-profile rider to withdraw Sunday after crashing during the eighth stage. He broke his right
decades, with at least 20 riders pulling out of the three-week event following crashes. Defending Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez was the latest high-profile rider to withdraw Sunday after crashing during the eighth stage. He broke his right
Argos-Shimano), broken finger Stage 7: - Anthony Delaplace, France (Saur-Sojasun), broken wrist Stage 8: - Samuel Sanchez , Spain (Euskaltel-Euskadi), broken collarbone - Gorka Verdugo, Spain (Euskaltel-Euskadi), injured hip
Updated Jul 8, 2012 3:24 PM ET PORRENTRUY, Switzerland (AP) Defending Olympic champion Samuel Sanchez withdrew from the Tour de France after a crash during the eighth stage in which he broke his right hand and injured his left shoulder