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| Armstrong steps down from Livestrong board Posted: 12 Nov 2012 07:45 AM PST
"Lance Armstrong has chosen to voluntarily resign from the Board of Directors of the Livestrong Foundation to spare the organisation any negative effects as a result of controversy surrounding his cycling career," Livestrong chairman Jeff Garvey said in a statement. "We are deeply grateful to Lance for creating a cause that has served millions of cancer survivors and their families." Armstrong (picture), a survivor of testicular cancer, had previously stepped down as Livestrong's chairman. The 41-year-old had his seven Tour de France victories nullified and was banned from cycling for life last month after the International Cycling Union (UCI) ratified the United States Anti-Doping Agency's (USADA) sanctions against him. USADA published a report that said the now-retired rider had been involved in the "most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme that sport has ever seen." Livestrong spokeswoman Katherine McLane said that Armstrong "remains the inspiration" for the charity and is its largest donor, having contributed US$7 million (RM21.44 million). She said Armstrong will remain involved with Livestrong, just not as a board member. Garvey added: "Lance Armstrong was instrumental in changing the way the world views people affected by cancer. "His devotion to serving survivors is unparalleled and for 15 years, he committed himself to that cause with all his heart on behalf of the Livestrong Foundation." Armstrong has denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs. – Reuters |
| Ronaldo to miss Gabon friendly after nasty gash Posted: 12 Nov 2012 06:36 AM PST LISBON, Nov 12 – Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Wednesday's friendly against Gabon in Libreville after he sustained a cut above his left eye in yesterday's 2-1 La Liga win at Levante, the Portuguese Federation (FPF) said today. The FPF confirmed the injury would keep him out adding Valencia defender Joao Pereira and Dynamo Kiev midfielder Miguel Veloso had also pulled out of the squad because of injuries. Ronaldo was caught by David Navarro's elbow in the opening minutes of the match in Valencia and after being patched up on the side of the pitch returned to score Real's 21st-minute opener. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said after the match Ronaldo's vision in both eyes was affected by the blow, which left one side of the Portuguese international's face covered in blood. – Reuters |
NEW YORK, Nov 12 – Lance Armstrong has stepped down as a board member of Livestrong, the cancer-support charity he founded in 1997, the organisation said today.| You are subscribed to email updates from The Malaysian Insider :: Sports To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
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