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Millar primed and hoping for more Tour success (AFP)

AFP - Britain's David Millar has a reputation for being laid-back, but the Garmin team rider is hoping his new, relaxed attitude on the bike transforms to big results on this year's Tour de France.

Cancellara wins first Tour de France stage (AP)

AP - Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong went out early and put up a solid time in the opening stage of the Tour de France on Saturday, then was upstaged by Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland.

Armstrong takes early lead in first stage
MONACO S The 37-year-old Texan took his early lead among the 180 riders who are rolling down the start ramp one-by-one for the race against the clock. After starting 18th, he clocked 20 minutes 12.36 seconds for the 15.5-kilometre first stage along

Cancellara takes opening stage of the Tour de France
Switzerland's Olympic time-trial champion, Fabian Cancellara, easily won the first stage of the 2009 Tour de France on Saturday in the Mediterranean principality of Monaco.

Lance back with solid ride in Tour opener
Lance Armstrong returned to the Tour de France for first time in four years with a solid rather than spectacular performance in the opening time trial in Monaco.

Tour de France starts in Monaco (AP)

AP - Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong has begun his comeback at the Tour de France in the first-stage individual time trial.

Live text - Tour de France
The first stage of the Tour de France is a time trial in Monaco - with Lance Armstrong making his return to the race.

Aussie help can boost Tour de France hopes: Evans (AFP)

AFP - Cadel Evans has been building steadily towards what would be an historic Tour de France victory for the past five years.

Belgian Boonen given Tour de France reprieve
Belgian Tom Boonen has been granted a shock late reprieve to compete in the Tour de France, which begins in Monaco on Saturday.

Armstrong under doping watch at Tour de France (AP)

AP - France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" for doping during the Tour de France.

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