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Richard Freeman will appeal being permanently struck off the medical register

Freeman to launch appeal after doping ruling

Richard Freeman, the former chief doctor for Team Sky and British Cycling, is set to launch an appeal to clear his name after being permanently struck off the medical register last month.

Cycling • 22 Apr 21

Richard Freeman: "I've made plenty of mistakes, but I'm not a doping doctor."

Freeman labels tribunal ruling 'unbelievable'

Former British Cycling and Team Sky chief doctor Richard Freeman insists he has "never doped a rider" after revealing his shock at the ruling of a Medical Practitioners Tribunal over him ordering banned testosterone.

Cycling • 14 Mar 21

Richard Freeman claims he was bullied into ordering testosterone by former technical director Shane Sutton to treat erectile disfunction, which Sutton strenuously denies

Team Sky rider power dictated medical set-up - Freeman

Dr Richard Freeman painted a picture of rider power dictating the medical set-up at Team Sky at his ongoing fitness-to-practise hearing.

Cycling • 13 Oct 20

Dr Richard Freeman: "I would never consider supplementing with testosterone at any time."

Ex-Team Sky doctor: I have never doped a rider

Dr Richard Freeman was questioned about his interest in testosterone as the hearing into his fitness to practise medicine continued in Manchester on Monday.

Cycling • 12 Oct 20

Dr Richard Freeman (2l) with his defence team

Sutton set to deny banned substance was for himself

Shane Sutton will be forced to deny claims that he demanded a delivery of a banned substance in order to treat his own erectile dysfunction when he appears at the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service in Manchester.

Cycling • 08 Nov 19

The cyclists formerly known as Team Sky will tackle the Tour de Yorkshire in their new dark red Team Ineos kit this week

Chris Froome defends new team sponsors Ineos

Chris Froome insisted it does matter to him which company's name he wears on his chest but sees nothing wrong in new sponsor Ineos.

Cycling • 01 May 19

Team Sky have dominated cycling in recent years

Team Sky to become Team INEOS in May

Team Sky will stay on the road under a new guise after securing the backing of Britain's richest man Jim Ratcliffe.

Cycling • 19 Mar 19

Bradley Wiggins is happy at the prospect of Team Sky takeover

Team Sky takeover 'ideal' says Bradley Wiggins

A takeover of Team Sky by Britain's richest man Jim Ratcliffe would be an "ideal situation" for key man Dave Brailsford, according to Bradley Wiggins.

Cycling • 19 Mar 19

Team GB cycling doctor to appear at misconduct tribunal

Richard Freeman has denied all doping charges in the past but this tribunal has the potential to throw a dark shadow over British cycling's golden decade.

Cycling • 14 Jan 19

Alberto Contador wants to see the team stay together

Contador hopes to see Team Sky continue

Broadcaster Sky's move to end their involvement in professional cycling after the 2019 season has given Team Sky enough time to line up a new sponsor, according to retired double Tour de France winner Alberto Contador.

Cycling • 13 Dec 18

The team of reigning Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas are in search of a new owner

Team Sky's future in doubt as Sky end investment

The hugely successful and controversial Team Sky's future is in doubt after executives at Sky decided to end their investment in professional cycling.

Cycling • 12 Dec 18

Philip Deignan has called time on his cycling career

Philip Deignan retires from professional cycling

Irish cyclist Philip Deignan has announced his retirement from the sport after 14 years racing as a professional.

Cycling • 27 Nov 18

Former Team Sky doctor to face medical tribunal

Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman will reportedly face a General Medical Council tribunal early next year, with 6 February in Manchester the likely date and venue.

Cycling • 15 Nov 18

The Tour de France trophy has been stolen

Thomas's Tour de France trophy stolen in Birmingham

Geraint Thomas's Tour de France trophy has been stolen after being displayed at the Cycle Show in Birmingham, Team Sky have said.

Cycling • 10 Oct 18

Eddie Dunbar: "It's all fallen into place for me and I can't wait to get started now."

Cork rider Eddie Dunbar snapped up by Team Sky

Former Aqua Blue Sport rider Eddie Dunbar has joined Team Sky until the end of the 2019 season.

Cycling • 13 Sep 18

Geraint Thomas celebrates his Tour de France win

Thomas takes maiden title as Sky extend Tour reign

Geraint Thomas tightened Team Sky's grip on the Tour de France when he handed the British outfit their sixth title in seven years and there is no sign that their domination will end anytime soon.

Cycling • 29 Jul 18

Geraint Thomas is on the verge of claiming his first Tour de France win

Thomas set for first Tour de France triumph

Geraint Thomas is set to win the Tour de France on Sunday after protecting his yellow jersey in the stage 20 time trial from Saint-Pee-sur-Nivelle to Espelette.

Cycling • 28 Jul 18

Thomas in yellow, Froome slips, Martin finishes second

It was another day of high drama in the high mountains of the Tour de France.

Cycling • 26 Jul 18

'As long as there is a Team Sky rider on the top step of the podium in Paris, I'm happy'

Froome willing to sacrifice Tour crown to help Thomas

Chris Froome insisted he would be willing to sacrifice his chances of a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title to help team-mate Geraint Thomas achieve victory.

Cycling • 23 Jul 18

Tour director calls for calm after fan abuse of Froome

Tour de France director Christian Prudhomme has called for calm from fans after Chris Froome was slapped and apparently spat at on the climb to Alpe d'Huez on Thursday.

Cycling • 20 Jul 18

USA's BMC Racing team celebrate on the podium

BMC take team time trial stage but Froome makes gains

BMC edged out Team Sky for victory in the stage three team time trial at the Tour de France but Chris Froome was able to wipe out many of the losses suffered in Saturday's chaotic opener.

Cycling • 09 Jul 18

Wiggins: Froome leak down to anti-Team Sky sentiments

Bradley Wiggins believes anti-Team Sky sentiment within cycling led to details of Chris Froome's Salbutamol case being leaked in December.

Cycling • 09 Jul 18

Froome is bidding for a record-equalling fifth Tour crown and fourth Grand Tour on the trot

Froome named as Team Sky leader for Tour de France

Chris Froome has been named as the leader for Team Sky at the Tour de France after the UCI ended its anti-doping investigation in to the four-time winner.

Cycling • 03 Jul 18

Froome says he 'has every right' to defend Tour title

The Team Sky rider currently holds all three Grand Tour titles - France, Italy and Spain.

Cycling • 28 Jun 18

Chris Froome retained the leader's pink jersey after stage 20.

Froome set for Giro win as he retains leader's jersey

Chris Froome is set to win the Giro d'Ialia after retaining the leader's pink jersey at the end of stage 20.

Cycling • 26 May 18