Lance Armstrong lost by inches to Italy's Marco Pantani in the toughest stage of the Tour de France on Thursday but strengthened his overall lead. Pantani edged the defending champion from Austin, ...

The U.S. rider loses the toughest stage to Marco Pantini but extends his lead to nearly 5 minutes. On the bare, unbending mountain, Lance Armstrong zipped through the wind Thursday and put an iron ...

PARIS -- Lance Armstrong dominated last year's Tour de France so completely that the race was over long before riders reached the finish. Now, as the Texan prepares to bid for a fourth straight title, ...

Cyclist says he feels better than he did during last three wins. PARIS — Lance Armstrong dominated last year’s Tour de France so completely that the race was over long before riders reached the finish ...