Discovery Channel Cycling Team Disbands

AUSTIN, Texas -- The Lance Armstrong era in cycling is over. Citing fractious leadership in the sport, constant doping allegations and the struggles of finding a new sponsor, Armstrong and the owners of his former Discovery Channel team said Friday the squad will disband after this season.
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JIM VERTUNO

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