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Thursday, September 30, 2010  The Spanish rider was provisionally suspended after a World Anti-Doping Agency lab in Germany found a "very small concentration" of the banned substance clenbuterol in his urine sample on July 21 at the Tour, according to a statement from cycling governing body UCI.

Monday, July 26, 2010  This Sunday saw Armstrong shuffled off to the background at the Tour de France, standing quietly off to one side as the yellow jersey he wore seven years in a row was stretched across the slim shoulders of Alberto Contador.

Thursday, July 22, 2010  Defending champion Alberto Contador of Spain virtually secured a third Tour de France title Thursday after staying with yellow-jersey rival Andy Schleck all the way to the top of the legendary Col du Tourmalet.

Friday, March 05, 2010  Bruyneel: Too much talk of Armstrong-Contador helps other Tour de France contenders

Wednesday, October 14, 2009  Armstrong-Contador rivalry likely to re-ignite in the Pyrenees in next year's Tour de France

Monday, July 27, 2009  Alberto Contador set for long reign on the Tour de France

Friday, July 24, 2009  Contador in command at Tour de France; Armstrong in 3rd place; Mark Cavendish wins 19th stage

Thursday, July 23, 2009  Contador all but assures 2nd Tour victory by winning time trial; Armstrong moves up to 3rd

Wednesday, July 22, 2009  Alberto Contador leads, Lance Armstrong 2nd as Tour de France embarks on last Alpine stage

Tuesday, July 21, 2009  Contador keeps Tour lead in Alps, Armstrong stays 2nd; Spain's Astarloza wins 16th stage