Sitting atop a huge lead in the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong put a knife in his teeth and took on “the Pirate.” Marco Pantani, who invented that nickname for himself to try to supplant the one the ...

Pantani's mother hoping for reconciliation with her son's bitter rival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Lance Armstrong has been ...

Like a bumblebee to pollen, Marco Pantani hovered close to the yellow-clad Lance Armstrong for a time, took what he needed and buzzed away. Pantani captured his second Tour de France stage Sunday, two ...

COURCHEVEL, France -- With his second straight title in the Tour de France all but wrapped up, Lance Armstrong was embroiled yesterday in a very public argument with another former champion. Armstrong ...

Italian cyclist Marco Pantani has reopened his feud with Lance Armstrong by accusing him of exploiting his battle with cancer. Pantani, winner of the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia in 1998, was ...

LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Lance Armstrong's commanding hold on the Tour de France remained unchallenged Wednesday on a day when two of cycling's most prominent riders dropped out of the race. Erik ...

With his second consecutive title in the Tour de France all but wrapped up, Lance Armstrong was angry at Marco Pantani, the 1998 Tour winner, for blasting the American’s decision to back off in the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. I'll never forget when I heard about Marco's passing. I was at home in Girona when a message came ...