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Charlie Girard of France has abandoned his second attempt to row across the Atlantic. He quit 150 miles off the shore of Cape Cod, calling in the Coast Guard to pick him up. During his first attempt in 2007, he only made it 50 miles out before stopping. --Aileen Torres Team Astana, which counts Lance Armstrong as a member, has been Replica A Lange&Sohne watches named the best team if the 2009 Giro dItalia. Astana led by 24 min. and 15 sec. over the runner-up, Team Columbia-Highroad. Team Serramenti PVC Diquigiovanni came in third. --Aileen Torres

Astanas pro-tour license could be withdrawn by the International Cycling Union (UCI) if the team fails to pay the salaries of its riders.The financial woes that left salaries unpaid are not completelyresolved yet, said team manager Johan swiss replica watches Bruyneel. I hope that the teamsponsors will meet the deadline for the bank guarantee and thepayments. Moreover the UCI now wants more guarantees about the team forthe rest of the year.Lance Armstrong is thinking about taking over Astana, according to Reuters.--Aileen Torres

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