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Peter Sagan of Slovakia won the third stage of Paris-Nice on Wednesday as German veteran Jens Voigt claimed the overall lead of the Paris-Nice classic.

Lance Armstrong isnt the first pro cyclist to tweak his or her racing schedule.

Universal Sports kicks off its 2010 pro cycling coverage on Wednesday with Italys Tirreno-Adriatico, followed up through the season with the Giro dItalia and Vuelta a Espana along with other cycling events.

The Kiwi contingent in the Paris-Nice cycling race has been cut in half. Double Olympic medallist Hayden Roulston has withdrawn from the event with a head cold after he failed to finish this mornings second stage to Limoges.

Consistent if unspectacular racing by Bradley Wiggins in Spains Tour of Murcia enabled him to capture third place, the strongest indication yet that the Londoner is on track for the Tour de France and left Sky team officials convinced that Wiggins first podium finish of 2010 indicates slow but steady progress towards July.

Ben Jacques-Maynes takes the road race win. Ben Jacques-Maynes won the Merced Foothills Road Race Sunday from a 13-man break ahead of Saturdays criterium winner Matty Rice and Will Routley .

Irelands Nicolas Roche has finished sixth in the first stage of the Paris-Nice race.

Frances William Bonnet avoided a pile-up in the finale of the 201-km second stage of the Paris-Nice race to snatch his most prestigious victory to date Tuesday.

Kim Clijsters first full season back on the tennis tour is presenting new challenges: figuring out a balanced schedule, needing more rest than she used to, traveling with her 2-year-old daughter Jada.

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong has arrived in South Africa ahead of his appearance in the Cape Argus cycling race.

French cyclist Guy Lapebie, a double Olympic champion from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, died on Monday at theage of 93, his family confirmed.

The wind-whipped flags at the start would set the tone for the day. Paris-Nice stage 1 recap CONTRES, France - Greg Henderson of New Zealand won a sprint Monday to take the first stage of the Paris-Nice race, and Lars Boom of the Netherlands maintained the overall lead.

Belgian cyclist Gert Steegmans broke a collarbone after being caught in a whirlwind in the Paris-Nice prologue.

Lance Armstrong said he will take on the Tour de France this year as a better cyclist but is unsure if he can close the gap on reigning champion Alberto Contador.

The act of calling a live sporting event is an art form. And in the world of cycling, announcer Dave Towle is Picasso.

Lance Armstrong says he hopes to meet with Nelson Mandela during a visit to South Africa next week.

Jens Voigt of Germany was second and Levi Leipheimer of the United States placed third in the 5-mile time trial that featured a third-category climb.

WEST LOTHIAN cycling squad Endura Racing Team continued their continental adventure in spectacular style on the second stage of the Vuelta a Murcia in Spain, writes COLIN RENTON.

Lance Armstrong is feeling the physical demands of his second year back in cycling.

A swollen hip is hindering New Zealand cyclist Hayden Roulstons preparations for next weeks Paris-Nice stage race in France.