...mountains, Lance Armstrong began the long ride to Paris where he will almost certainly claim a third consecutive Tour de France title in five days. The Texan finished with the main pack Tuesday, about 15 minutes behind stage winner Rik Verbrugghe...

...stage winner in a crash-marred race Wednesday and still retained a comfortable lead in quest of his third straight Tour de France title. Photos Germany's Jens Voigt won the stage, sprinting ahead in the final stretch to beat Australian Bradley...

...Beijing. Time-trial to settle battle for podium places MONTLUCON, France (AP) -- With Lance Armstrong's third Tour de France title in little doubt, a race for the remaining podium places rages with three days of the grueling event remaining...

...ahead of Australia's Robbie McEwen, the winner of Tuesday's stage. Armstrong, bidding for a fourth straight Tour de France title, was 33rd in the stage.

...surprised even himself, Lance Armstrong pounded his way to a fourth stage victory, further tightening his grip on Tour de France title No. 3. "I've never felt this good in a time-trial," said the Texan. "I had great legs. The course was...

PLATEAU DE BEILLE, France (AP) -- Lance Armstrong is fast moving toward a fourth straight Tour de France title, but there's one summit that still eludes him. Sunday's 14th stage was to take riders up the Mont Ventoux, probably the...