USA TODAY: Declaring “enough is enough,” Lance Armstrong says he will not fight charges brought by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, a stunning decision that will cause him to be stripped of the seven Tour de France titles that turned him into an American hero…
In walking away, the 40-year-old Armstrong cited a familiar defense: he has never tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. He said his decision is not an admission of guilt, but a choice to devote more time to his family and his Livestrong foundation for cancer survivors. Armstrong overcame advanced cancer just a few years before his string of Tour de France victories….
“This is bigger than Floyd (Landis), Tyler (Hamilton) and (Alberto) Contador put together,” [Bissell Pro Cyling team member Ben Jacques-Maynes, ] said from the USA Pro Cycling race in Colorado. “I hope this will be the first step to realizing how poisoned this sport has been and how far we still need to come in order to move on.” … (more)
