11.   Sainz is accused of setting up the network along with the attorney Betrand Lavelot, who in the past has defended Virenque against doping allegations.

12.   She said the doping allegations had caused her depression.

13.   The suspension is in force until an investigation into the doping allegation is completed.

14.   French cycling coach Bernard Sainz was refused bail here Tuesday after a court hearing concerning fresh doping allegations.

15.   China has thrown a cast-iron security blanket around its Olympic hopefuls in Atlanta to isolate them from growing expectations at home and intense media speculation over doping allegations.

16.   China hit out at doping allegations against its Olympic swimmers Wednesday and charged the United States with jealousy, hypocrisy and self interest.