Operacion Puerto


Former mountain biker and doping suspect Alberto Leon found dead

Spaniard was one of 14 people arrested as part of last month's Operacion Galgo

Valverde loses Swiss appeal, considers taking case to European Court of Human Rights

Spanish cyclist continues to fight ban that will see him sit out the 2011 season

Alejandro Valverde loses doping ban appeal at Swiss Federal Court

Further appeal to European Court of Human Rights now the final recourse left to 2009 Vuelta winner

Spanish press urges nation to take a long, hard look at itself in wake of drugs scandals

Positive tests for Contador, Mosquera and others overshadow Spain's sporting achievements

Jan Ullrich withdraws from public eye as Operacion Puerto links flare up again

1997 Tour de France winner may face charges of perjury and fraud after losing court case

CAS suspends Alejandro Valverde for two years from 1st January 2010. Keeps his Vuelta and other wins

Finally; Valverde gets his comeuppance, loses his prize money and UCI points but keeps his places

New doping claims surround Alejandro Valverde

Cyclist's name reportedly appears in seized documents, while media reports appeal against CAS decision has failed

CAS sits once again to hear Valverde case

WADA and UCI dispute failure of Spanish federation to take action against cyclist

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