Stars on Mars: the celebs go to space show we didn’t know we needed
An absurd new reality show that puts stars such as Lance Armstrong and McLovin in fake space is a surprising winner
October 2022
Sportblog
Marathon chicanery, Maradona, Black Sox and more: sport cheating scandals
As the chess furore between Carlsen and Niemann rolls on, we take a look at some enduring disputes in sport
May 2020
In a new documentary, Lance Armstrong shows plenty of rage but little regret
ESPN’s new film on the cyclist is a compelling study in the corruption of the male athletic ego
January 2020
From Taylor Swift to Parkland: 10 documentaries to watch in 2020
This year will see documentary makers tackle everything from unfathomable stardom to harrowing tragedy
October 2019
Nike: somehow the most cynical and naive company in the entire world of sport
Marina Hyde
How can any one firm wield so much influence, then claim to be little more than ingenues when agents of that influence are found to be cheats?
July 2019
Back in Pau: 20 years on from Lance Armstrong’s first Tour win
City that hosts Friday’s time trial has been on a doping ley line, a focal point for scandal, for almost two decades
May 2019
Sportblog
Lance Armstrong should keep his mouth shut if he is serious about redemption
Richard Williams
Lance Armstrong: 'It wasn't legal but I wouldn't change a thing'
October 2018
Lance Armstrong’s former team manager given lifetime ban from cycling
Lance Armstrong’s former team manager has been handed a lifetime ban from cycling for his role in a doping scandal that saw Armstrong stripped of his seven Tour de France titles
September 2018
Sportblog
Forget Tiger, Lance Armstrong may pull off biggest comeback of sport’s disgraced
Emma John
Lance Armstrong: David Millar is ‘last person’ who should lead cyclists’ union
April 2018
Lance Armstrong reaches $5m settlement in $100m federal fraud case
The cyclist has reached a $5m settlement with the federal government in a whistleblower lawsuit that could have sought $100m in damages
October 2017
Sportblog
It's time for the government to get off Lance Armstrong's back
As the federal government’s $100m lawsuit against the disgraced cyclist prepares to go to trial, it’s worth asking: what exactly is the point here?
July 2017
Whatever your opinion on Lance Armstrong, liking his podcast is not a sin
Books blog
Bicycle books: a tour of the best
May 2017
Motoring: On the road
Trek Emonda S5 road bike review: will Lance Armstrong sign my friend’s jersey?
This carbon-framed cycle hired from Armstrong’s shop is more than a match for the hills around Austin, Texas. But can our writer find the man himself?
February 2017
Lance Armstrong loses bid to stop government's $100m fraud lawsuit
The federal lawsuit against Armstrong, who is accused of fraud against government under the False Claims Act, will proceed to trial
December 2016
Hundreds turn out in Auckland to ride with Lance Armstrong
More than 200 people have cycled into Auckland to take part in a morning ride with drug-cheating cyclist Lance Armstrong
October 2016
Guardian Sport Network
Cortisone in cycling: from the Nobel prize to Bradley Wiggins via Lance Armstrong
The discovery of cortisone earned three scientists a Nobel prize in 1950, brought relief to people across the world and changed the game in cycling
July 2016
The Guardian view on the Russian doping scandal: no place in Rio for cheats
Editorial: The IOC faces a momentous decision. If Russia is not excluded the world will not be able to believe in what it sees in the arena at the Olympic Games next month
