Leading Off: Lance Armstrong's a champ, win or lose

Bee Assistant Sports Editor Win or lose Tour, Armstrong's a champion Whether or not he's wearing the yellow jersey July 26, the final day of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong should pedal across the Champs Elysees in Paris while sipping a glass of champagne as he's done so many times before. He's a champion, win or lose. Since he started his American-soil comeback from retirement in Sacramento – the first stage of the Tour de California – in February, Armstrong has reminded millions of the importance of cancer research while challenging millions to live healthier lifestyles. Remember those yellow rubber "LiveStrong" bracelets that were so popular in 2004? Well, they're back, too. Nearly 2 million were purchased between January and May. That's about 700,000 more than were sold in the same time period in 2008. Approximately... [read full story]                    

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