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Wiggins in Command After Time-Trial Win BRIT BEATS RUNNER-UP He Crashed out Last Year LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER | KENTUCKY.COM SCOREBOARD TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012 B3 TOUR DE FRANCE Wiggins in command after time-trial win BRIT BEATS RUNNER-UP He crashed out last year. BY 35 SECONDS As this 99th Tour contin- ues, Sky is likely to shelter Armstrong lawsuit to block By Jamey Keaten Wiggins in the flats and es- Associated Press cort him up Alps and Pyr- doping charges dismissed BESANCON, France — enees climbs by pressing the If Monday’s time trial at the pace with him in their draft, Associated Press Herman said he will do that, pos- Tour de France was “the test trying to wear out rivals. AUSTIN, Texas — A federal sibly on Tuesday. of truth” — as one top rider Then it will be up to Wig- judge handed Lance Armstrong The lawsuit claimed USADA called it — then Bradley Wig- gins to deliver solo again in a quick setback Monday as he rules violate athletes’ constitution- gins aced it. the next-to-last stage — an went to court to save al right to a fair trial, and The Olympic champion, even longer, 33-mile time trial his seven Tour de that the agency doesn’t aiming to be the first British from Bonneval to Chartres be- France titles and his have jurisdiction in Armstrong’s case. It also fore an often-celebratory ride reputation as one of the winner of cycling’s showcase greatest cyclists ever. accused USADA’s chief race, sped to victory in the to the Champs-Elysees finish. Armstrong filed executive, Travis Tygart, first big time trial, tightening LAURENT REBOURS | ASSOCIATED PRESS Wiggins insists the three- a lawsuit aimed at of waging a personal his grip on the yellow jersey. Britain’s Bradley Wiggins won the “test of truth” — the Tour de week race is far from over, preventing the U.S. vendetta against the “That was my physical best France’s 9th stage, an individual time trial over 25.8 miles. He saying a crash or illness could Anti-Doping Agency cancer survivor who won out there,” he said. “It’s prob- widened his lead and strengthened his role as race favorite. douse his victory hopes. He from moving ahead with Armstrong the Tour de France every ably my best time trial ever.” also noted that Evans has charges that he used year from 1999 to 2005. The race against the clock and Froome “very, very, very the time trial is my thing,” promised to fight to the finish. performance-enhancing drugs The judge was not impressed is a discipline Wiggins loves. strong riders.” Wiggins said, adding he had “It’s never over until the throughout much of his long with a filing that dedicated dozens And it showed in the ninth A day earlier, Evans was worked hard on his riding po- fat lady sings, and she hasn’t career. of pages to Armstrong’s career stage, a 25.8-mile ride from all too aware of the stakes in sition, breathing and study of entered the building yet,” But within hours, U.S. District history and long-standing disputes Arc-et-Senans to Besancon. the time trial: “Tomorrow is the course. “I am very happy Wiggins said. Court Judge Sam Sparks in with anti-doping officials. He finished 35 seconds ahead the test of truth. It’s each with now.” But the stage raises ques- Austin dismissed the 80-page “This Court is not inclined to complaint. He said it seemed indulge Armstrong’s desire for of Sky teammate Christopher their own two legs,” he said. Wiggins has been the favor- tions about whether Evans more intended to whip up public publicity, self-aggrandizement Froome, the runner-up. Evans was 1:43 behind. He ite since a dazzling stretch of — or anyone else — can chal- opinion in Armstrong’s favor than or vilification of Defendants, by Defending champion Cadel remains second overall, trail- three stage-race victories this lenge Wiggins and his team, focus on legal arguments. sifting through eighty mostly un- Evans of Australia, seen as ing Wiggins by 1:53. Froome season. At the Tour, he was which has shown strength in Sparks, however, did not rule necessary pages in search of the Wiggins’ most formidable rose to third, from sixth, and fourth in 2009 and 24th in both the climbs and time tri- on the merits of Armstrong’s few kernels of factual material rival, was a disappointing is 2:07 behind his teammate. 2010, just behind Lance Arm- als that often determine the claims and will let him refile the relevant to his claims,” Sparks sixth. He called Wiggins “I was really motivated — strong, riding in his final Tour. Tour winner. lawsuit. Armstrong attorney Tim wrote. 9. Denis Menchov, Russia, Katusha, 9. ASB Ladies Fine Harness — Follow TUESDAY’S LINEUP SPORT Transactions 2:08. the Sun, Annika Moriarty Bruggeworth, An- 10. Andreas Kloeden, Germany, Ra- nika Moriarty Bruggeworth; Kalarama’s New BASEBALL dioShack-Nissan, 2:09. York Lady, Thee Gables LLC., Vicki Reed; CH American League 11. Maxime Monfort, Belgium, Ra- Revolver, Kay Marschel, Kay Marschel. TV, radio DETROIT TIGERS — Optioned RHP Kentucky puts 71 athletes dioShack-Nissan, 2:15. 10. ASB Three-Gaited Junior under 2 Jose Ortega to Toledo (IL). BASEBALL 12. Tony Martin, Germany, Omega — My Hail Mary, Annika Moriarty Brugge- KANSAS CITY ROYALS — Reinstated Pharma-QuickStep, 2:16. worth, Todd Miles; Callaway’s Count Your 7:05 p.m. SAL: Kannapolis Intimidators at Legends WLXG-AM 1300 on SEC Academic Honor Roll OF Lorenzo Cain from the 60-day 13. Haimar Zubeldia, Spain, Ra- Blessings, Kim Williams, Elisabeth Goth; DL and 2B Chris Getz from the 15- 7:30 p.m. MLB: All-Star Game Fox-56 dioShack-Nissan, 2:20. MW War Image’s Lady, Hart to Hart Sta- day DL. Optioned 2B Irving Falu and Seventy-one University of Kentucky student-athletes were named 14. Rui Costa, Portugal, Movistar, 2:22. bles, Wyatt Dehart. HORSE RACING RHP Nathan Adcock to Omaha (PCL). 15. Janez Brajkovic, Slovenia, Astana, to the 2012 Spring Sports Southeastern Conference Academic Promoted RHP Yordano Ventura from 11. Limit Hackney Pony — Heartland 12:45 p.m. Live racing begins TVG 2:26. Whirlwind, Golden Creek Farm, Jeff Mc- Honor Roll, announced Monday by SEC Commissioner Mike Slive. Wilmington (Carolina) to Northwest 16. Jens Voigt, Germany, RadioShack- Arkansas (TL). Clean; Heartland Dixie Drummer, Paul UK had 12 representatives from the baseball team, five from Nissan, 2:44. Richardson, Paul Richardson. National League 17. Lieuwe Westra, Netherlands, Vacan- Around town men’s golf, four from women’s golf, 15 from softball, six from men’s ATLANTA BRAVES — Placed SS An- 12. ASB Ladies Five-Gaited Mare — soleil-DCM, 2:45. Lynn Williams, Golden Creek Farm, Mary tennis, five from women’s tennis, 10 from men’s track and 14 from drelton Simmons on the 15-day DL. 18. Tony Gallopin, France, RadioShack- BASEBALL HOUSTON ASTROS — Reinstated Gaylord McClean; Cavalia, Hillcroft Farm, women’s track. Nissan, 2:46. Misdee Wrigley Miller; Tango Mango, Ma- 7:05 p.m. SAL: Kannapolis Intimidators at Legends RHP Wilton Lopez from the 15-day DL. 19. Jeremy Roy, France, FDJ-Big Mat, 2:52. The 2012 Spring SEC Academic Honor Roll is based on grades ria Gilman, Maria Gilman. Optioned 3B Matt Dominguez and RHP 20. Jerome Coppel, France, Saur- HORSE RACING 13. Roadster to Wagon — Roar of from the 2011 Summer, 2011 Fall and 2012 Spring terms. Among David Carpenter to Oklahoma City (PCL). Sojasun, 2:54. Thunder, James Rosburg, Ronnie Graham; 9 p.m. Lexington Jr. League Horse Show morning session at The Red Mile other qualifications, student-athletes must have a grade point MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Optioned Others The Last Call, Judy McNeish, Judy Mc- 3B Taylor Green to Nashville (PCL). 26. Jurgen Van den Broeck, Belgium, 12:50 p.m. Simulcasting begins at The Red Mile average of 3.00 or above for either the preceding academic year Neish; BJ’s Hail Storm, Milward Dedman, BASKETBALL Lotto Belisol, 3:09. (two semesters or three quarters) or have a cumulative grade point Jr., Les Cunningham. 6:30 p.m. Lexington Jr. League Horse Show evening session at The Red Mile National Basketball Association 32. Levi Leipheimer, United States, 14. ASB Junior Exhibitor Five-Gaited average of 3.00 or above at the nominating institution. WASHINGTON WIZARDS — Named Omega Pharma-QuickStep, 3:48. 13 and under — CH Callaway’s Born for Don Newman assistant coach. 44. Frank Schleck, Luxembourg, Ra- FOOTBALL dioShack-Nissan, 4:32. This, Kenneth Wheeler, Catherine Wheeler; Boys 13-14 National Football League 54. David Zabriskie, United States, Varsity Blues, Jozee Johnson, Jozee John- Golf Chase Landrum, Glasgow ......... 71 SOCCER BUFFALO BILLS — Signed WR T.J. Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda, 4:50. son; Heirrison Ford, Lorraine Schumacher, Spence McKinney, Danville ........76 Graham. 63. George Hincapie, United States, Olivia Schumacher. STATE CJ Jones, Bowling Green ..........76 Chelsea captain’s racism trial begins COLLEGE BMC Racing, 5:16. 15. Limit Roadster Pony — Dimitri, Nick Newton, Bowling Green .......79 KENTUCKY — Named Edrick Floreal Donna Zimmerman, Donna Zimmerman; Samuel George, Louisville ......... 81 67. Christopher Horner, United States, KY. GOLF ASSOCIATION Two weeks after playing for England at the European Cham- track and field head coach. RadioShack-Nissan, 5:24. Sis O’Six, Golden Creek Farm, Vega Abel; Cole Manion, Clarkson ...........87 pionship, John Terry was in a London courtroom Monday, facing CALIFORNIA — Agreed with men’s 89. Christian Vande Velde, United Regal’s Prime Rate, High Spirits Farm, At Old Silo G.C., Mount Sterling Cullan Brown, Eddyville ...........90 basketball coach Mike Montgomery on States, Garmin-Sharp-Barracuda, 6:20.
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