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TOUR DE FRANCE 2010: Alberto Contador claims yellow jersey as Andy Schleck hits mechanical trouble

Alberto Contador seized the Tour de France lead after taking advantage of yellow jersey incumbent Andy Schleck’s mechanical problem on stage 15. (News Source: Daily Mail - 16:06:20)

Tour de France 2010, stage 15: Yellow for Alberto Contador; win for Thomas Voeckler

Alberto Contador took the Tour de France yellow jersey from Andy Schleck after he suffered a mechanical problem. (News Source: Daily Telegraph - 15:58:31)

Alberto Contador strikes hard in Tour de France Stage 12

Alberto Contador today shaved 10 seconds off the lead of Andy Schleck in the Tour de France Stage 12. Lance Armstrong’s Team RadioShack took the overall team lead. (News Source: The Christian Science Monitor - 20:08:17)

Alberto Contador gains ground in Tour de France

MENDE, France - Alberto Contador sent a message Friday to Tour de France leader Andy Schleck: Here I come. The two-time Tour champion passed the Luxembourg rider on the steep final climb of the 12th stage, the Spaniard’s first bold attack of the race, gaining him crucial seconds in the title chase. (News Source: The Record and Herald News - 06:24:10)

Alberto Contador closes in on Tour de France leader

MENDE, FRANCE • Alberto Contador sent a message Friday to Tour de France leader Andy Schleck: Here I come. (News Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch - 05:14:39)

Alberto Contador puts dent in Andy Schleck’s lead at Tour de France

Alberto Contador sent a message Friday to Tour de France leader Andy Schleck: Here I come. (News Source: Seattle Times - 11:18:07)

2010 Tour de France: Alberto Contador exploits Andy Schleck mishap for overall lead

Andy Schleck has lost the overall lead in the Tour de France to defending champion Alberto Contador after having a mechanical problem in a 15th stage won by Thomas Voeckler. (News Source: ESPN - 15:58:48)

Alberto Contador takes Tour lead in stage won by Thomas Voeckler

BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France - Andy Schleck has lost the overall lead in the Tour de France to defending champion… (News Source: Boston Herald - 15:46:36)

Tour de France Stage 15 Results: Alberto Contador Takes Yellow Jersey

The stalemate between yellow jersey holder Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador has finally been broken-sadly as the result of a mechanical failure rather than superior physical ability. The 187 km ride from Pamieres to Baneres-de-Luchon saw a handful of lower category climbs before the pack hit the massive Port de Bales. For the record, Thomas Voeckler was part of the initial breakaway, attacked … (News Source: Bleacher Report - 16:10:15)

Tour de France: Alberto Contador climbs up on Andy Schleck in 12th stage

Alberto Contador shows his strength in the mountains, making up 10 seconds on the overall leader Andy Schleck in Mende, France. Lance Armstrong drops more than 21 minutes behind the leader. Joaquin Rodriguez wins the 12th stage. - Defending champion Alberto Contador warned Tour de France race leader Andy Schleck what to expect in the Pyrenees stages with a blistering attack Friday on one of his … (News Source: Los Angeles Times - 00:14:01)

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