Jan Ullrich hung up his cleats under a cloud of controversy. <i>AFP</i>

Ullrich banned for doping

Germany's 1997 Tour de France winner Jan Ullrich on Thursday received a two-year ban for a blood doping offence, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced.

Spain defends doping record

Alberto Contador stands in an elevator after his press conference. <i>Getty</i>The head of Spain's Olympic committee stepped up to defend Spanish sport on Wednesday.
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    Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador grimaces as he gives a press conference. <i>Getty</i>Alberto Contador said he will continue cycling after being banned for two years for doping.
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    Alberto Contador fronts up to the press. <i>Getty</i>Disgraced cyclist Alberto Contador on Tuesday was left plotting where his future lies.
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