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Danilo Di Luca has received a two year suspension as well as a €280000 fine from the Italian National Olympic Committee for doping offenses during the 2009 Giro d’Italia.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will continue to discuss the case of Caisse d’Epargne’s Alejandro Valverde, but he has won what can be described as an early victory. CAS has stated that a global ban against the rider for his alleged involvement in the Operation Puerto affair is “unfounded”.

In today’s cycling news: UCI looking to tighten transfer rules, Operation Puerto blood samples unavailable, Giro/DC agreement closer and more….

In today’s cycling news, the Italian taxman is coming after Paolo Bettini, Lampre rushes to meet UCI Pro Tour requirements, CONI wants 2 years for Biondo and more…

In today’s cycling news, Keisse may join Quick Step, new jersey for Ceramica Flaminia-Bossini, Brard retires, Valverde will pass on Vuelta defense in favor of Tour de France and more.

In today’s cycling news, Astana Pro Tour decision comes tomorrow, Germany won’t release Haussler to race in Aussie colors, Rebellin to appeal loss of silver medal and more…

In today’s racing news, Lance Armstrong reveals some of his plans for 2010, Cadel Evans still has sights set on a Grand Tour win, sprinters looking forward to Geelong and more.

Ryder Hesjedal takes the first win for Canada at the Vuelta. It’s also Garmin’s second Grand Tour win in as many years. David Zabriskie doubles it up for Garmin in Missouri today. More transfers, more doping and other news…

Lance Armstrong’s 3rd place win at the Tour de France earns him a spot on the U.S. team for the World’s, Vino flying solo at Tour de l’Ain, much much more transfer news, Robbie McEwen returns to defend Cyclassics title and more cycling news

The Pro Tour comes to Canada, Steegmans seeing interest from several fronts, Barloworld to end sponsorship, Valverde continues to win and more cycling news