ROME (AP) — Former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race, organizers announced Friday.
If confirmed in a backup "B'' sample, Di Luca risks a lifetime ban since this is his third offense.
"I wasn't expecting this. It was a surprise for me. I'm disappointed," Di Luca said upon leaving the team hotel. "I'll ask for the backup analysis, then we can talk again."...
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PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (AP) — The 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia has been canceled due to snow along the route, leaving only one more difficult leg to navigate for overall leader Vincenzo Nibali.
Organizers say there are "adverse weather conditions and, in particular, snow on the stage route in its entirety."
The 19th stage in the 21-leg race had already been altered because of avalanche threats and sub-zero temperatures. With snow and ice predicted...
PONTE DI LEGNO, Italy (AP) — Race organizers say former Giro d'Italia winner Danilo Di Luca tested positive for EPO in a surprise test at his home before this year's race.
A one-line announcement on the race's website says the test was carried out at Di Luca's home on April 29. The Giro started May 4 and ends Sunday.
Di Luca is 26th overall, 33 minutes, 33 seconds behind leader Vincenzo Nibali.
If confirmed in a backup "B''...
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