Armstrong admits doping in interview with Oprah

CHICAGO | He did it. He finally admitted it. Lance Armstrong doped.

Anti-doping officials want Armstrong under oath

A televised confession by Lance Armstrong isn't enough.

Armstrong awaits 'candid' Oprah interview

This combination image made of file photos shows Lance Armstrong, left, and Oprah Winfrey, right. Armstrong plans to admit to doping throughout his career during an upcoming interview with Oprah Winfrey, USA Today reported late Friday.

Armstrong awaits 'candid' Oprah interview

AUSTIN, Texas | Out for a Sunday morning jog in bright sunshine, Lance Armstrong hardly looked like a man about to finally confront the doping scandal that has shadowed his storied career like an angry storm cloud.

Oprah to interview Armstrong for Jan. 17 show

LOS ANGELES | Lance Armstrong has agreed to an interview with Oprah Winfrey and is to address allegations he used performance-enhancing drugs during a career in which he won seven Tour de France titles.

Hamilton says Armstrong book provides relief

NEW YORK | At first, Tyler Hamilton was impressed with the power Lance Armstrong wielded in cycling circles, his ability to call the head of the international cycling federation at any time — and call him by his first name.

Wiggins makes British history at Tour de France

PARIS | Twenty-three years ago, Bradley Wiggins marveled as Greg LeMond blazed a trail as America's first Tour de France winner. Now, he has blazed his own.

Wiggins makes British history at Tour de France

Bradley Wiggins, winner of the 2012 Tour de France, celebrates on the podium in Paris on Sunday.

Bradley Wiggins all but clinches Tour de France

A supporter waves the British flag Saturday as Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, passes on his way to win the Tour de France's 19th stage, an individual time trial over 33.2 miles from Bonneval to Chartres, France.

Bradley Wiggins all but clinches Tour de France

CHARTRES, France | For Bradley Wiggins, the champagne on the Champs-Elysees is about to flow.

Wiggins-Cavendish make for an unbeatable team at Tour de France

BRIVE-LA-GAILLARDE, France | For Bradley Wiggins, it's time to bestow gifts at the Tour de France.

Wiggins holds yellow jersey, 3 days left in Tour

BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France | Britain's Bradley Wiggins overcame the mountains and challengers to retain the yellow jersey, while Spain's Alejandro Valverde won the 17th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday.

Cadel Evans' repeat Tour hopes vanish in Pyrenees

BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France | Cadel Evans' vision of repeating as Tour de France champion vanished under the sun-baked punishment of the Pyrenees mountains on Wednesday, as Bradley Wiggins took another step toward taking the yellow jersey home.

Wiggins confident, cautious as Tour finale nears

Team Sky, with Bradley Wiggins of Britain, trains on the rest day of the Tour de France on Tuesday in Pau, France.

Wiggins confident, cautious as Tour finale nears

PAU, France | With five racing days left, Bradley Wiggins of Britain insists the Tour de France isn't over, that trouble could strike any time and that he'll take things as they come.

Whew! Wiggins, weary Tour riders get last rest day

The pack with Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, passes through Bassoues during the 15th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 158.5 kilometers (98.5 miles) with start in Samatan and finish in Pau, France on Monday.

Whew! Wiggins, weary Tour riders get last rest day

PAU, France | Bradley Wiggins knows he's well-positioned to win the Tour de France. But with the banged-up, frenetic and weary pack nearing the final rest day of the three-week race, he wasn't taking any chances Monday.

Wiggins holds Tour lead as tacks, nails mar road

FOIX, France | Crashes, falls, fractures — Bradley Wiggins has seen it all. Now add tacks and nails to list. Still, nothing can break his stranglehold on the Tour de France.

Wiggins holds Tour lead as tacks, nails mar road

Christopher Froome of Britain follows teammate Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, as they speed down Port de Lers during the Tour de France's 14th stage, a 118.7-mile ride from Limoux to Foix, France, on Sunday.

Wiggins: The un-boss at Tour de France

Andre Greipel of Germany crosses the finish line to win the Tour de France's 13th stage, a 134.8-mile ride from Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux to Le Cap D'Agde, France, on Saturday.