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Doping scandals wreck German cycling

Source: The Local

Berlin : Germany | about 1 year ago

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Top broadcaster ARD had already pulled out of Tour de France coverage midway through the event in 2007 after German rider Patrick Sinkewitz tested positive for testosterone. The company had planned to renegotiate their contract, but the television station decided to quit their coverage altogether...

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