1.   American cycling star Lance Armstrong had a cancerous testicle removed last week and has begun chemotherapy to combat the disease that already has spread to his stomach.

2.   American cycling star Lance Armstrong is ready to ride in the Olympics, declaring himself almost fully recovered from a broken neck vertebra from a training crash last month.

3.   An Italian appeals court on Tuesday acquitted cycling star Marco Pantani in a doping case, overturning a previous decision which included a three month-suspended prison term.

4.   American cycling star Lance Armstrong had a cancerous testicle removed last week and has begun chemotherapy to combat the disease that already has spread to his stomach and lungs.

5.   Cycling star Richard Virenque fears that the banned drugs he used to improve his racing might harm his long-term health.

6.   French cycling star Richard Virenque remains under investigation on drug charges, but was in the lineup Saturday.

7.   The Tour also banned French cycling star Richard Virenque and two others.

8.   Cycling star Chris Boardman arrived back for surgery here on Sunday after breaking three bones at the start of the Tour de France on Saturday.

9.   Scottish cycling star Graeme Obree said Thursday he has had a change of heart about retiring after deciding he can still compete at the highest level.