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| A week after the United States Anti-Doping Agency made public its evidence in a doping case against Lance Armstrong, saying he was at the center of an organized doping program on his Tour de France winning teams, Armstrong on Wednesday stepped down as chairman of Livestrong, his cancer foundation, the organization that inspired millions fighting the disease. | A week after the United States Anti-Doping Agency made public its evidence in a doping case against Lance Armstrong, saying he was at the center of an organized doping program on his Tour de France winning teams, Armstrong on Wednesday stepped down as chairman of Livestrong, his cancer foundation, the organization that inspired millions fighting the disease. |
| The fallout from the antidoping agency’s report also prompted Nike, the company that stood by Armstrong through more than a decade’s worth of doping allegations, to terminate his contract on Wednesday. | The fallout from the antidoping agency’s report also prompted Nike, the company that stood by Armstrong through more than a decade’s worth of doping allegations, to terminate his contract on Wednesday. |
| “I have had the great honor of serving as this foundation’s chairman for the last five years and its mission and success are my top priorities,” Armstrong said in a statement. “Today therefore, to spare the foundation any negative effects as a result of controversy surrounding my cycling career, I will conclude my chairmanship.” | “I have had the great honor of serving as this foundation’s chairman for the last five years and its mission and success are my top priorities,” Armstrong said in a statement. “Today therefore, to spare the foundation any negative effects as a result of controversy surrounding my cycling career, I will conclude my chairmanship.” |
| Armstrong, the seven-time Tour winner who denies ever doping, founded the organization in 1997 after he survived testicular cancer and it sold millions of yellow Livestrong wristbands and went on to partner with Nike to sell millions of dollars of Livestrong gear. Jeff Garvey, the vice chairman of the organization, will become chairman, while Armstrong will remain on the foundation’s board. | Armstrong, the seven-time Tour winner who denies ever doping, founded the organization in 1997 after he survived testicular cancer and it sold millions of yellow Livestrong wristbands and went on to partner with Nike to sell millions of dollars of Livestrong gear. Jeff Garvey, the vice chairman of the organization, will become chairman, while Armstrong will remain on the foundation’s board. |
| In a statement on Wednesday morning, Nike said the evidence that Armstrong had doped was so overwhelming that it could no longer partner with him. In the past, the company stood by athletes like Kobe Bryant, who was accused of sexual assault but never convicted; Michael Vick, who was convicted and served time in a federal prison for his role in a dogfighting ring; and Tiger Woods, who gained international notoriety for his extramarital affairs. | In a statement on Wednesday morning, Nike said the evidence that Armstrong had doped was so overwhelming that it could no longer partner with him. In the past, the company stood by athletes like Kobe Bryant, who was accused of sexual assault but never convicted; Michael Vick, who was convicted and served time in a federal prison for his role in a dogfighting ring; and Tiger Woods, who gained international notoriety for his extramarital affairs. |
| “Due to the seemingly insurmountable evidence that Lance Armstrong participated in doping and misled Nike for more than a decade, it is with great sadness that we have terminated our contract with him,” the statement said. “Nike does not condone the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs in any manner. Nike plans to continue support of the Livestrong initiatives created to unite, inspire and empower people affected by cancer.” | “Due to the seemingly insurmountable evidence that Lance Armstrong participated in doping and misled Nike for more than a decade, it is with great sadness that we have terminated our contract with him,” the statement said. “Nike does not condone the use of illegal performance enhancing drugs in any manner. Nike plans to continue support of the Livestrong initiatives created to unite, inspire and empower people affected by cancer.” |
| The antidoping agency released its report last Wednesday, revealing the details of what it called the most sophisticated doping program in recent sports history. The report said Armstrong doped, supplied doping products to teammates and demanded that some of them dope to help him win. The account included 11 of his former teammates, including his road captain, George Hincapie, who helped him win all seven Tours, and testimony from 26 people. | The antidoping agency released its report last Wednesday, revealing the details of what it called the most sophisticated doping program in recent sports history. The report said Armstrong doped, supplied doping products to teammates and demanded that some of them dope to help him win. The account included 11 of his former teammates, including his road captain, George Hincapie, who helped him win all seven Tours, and testimony from 26 people. |
| The antidoping agency released its dossier on Armstrong the same day it sent it to the International Cycling Union and to the World Anti-Doping Agency, which have the right to appeal the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. | The antidoping agency released its dossier on Armstrong the same day it sent it to the International Cycling Union and to the World Anti-Doping Agency, which have the right to appeal the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. |
| In August, Armstrong announced that he would not fight the case and waived his right to a hearing. He said contesting the charges would have taken too much of a toll on his family and his work with his foundation. | In August, Armstrong announced that he would not fight the case and waived his right to a hearing. He said contesting the charges would have taken too much of a toll on his family and his work with his foundation. |
| The foundation plans to celebrate its 15th anniversary in Austin, Tex., this weekend, with thousands of people — including stars like Maria Shriver — expected to attend. | The foundation plans to celebrate its 15th anniversary in Austin, Tex., this weekend, with thousands of people — including stars like Maria Shriver — expected to attend. |