Armstrong Determined To Prove Latest Allegation Wrong

Strong Enough?

Lance Armstrong capped off a week in which he was forced to defend himself against another doping allegation by going on “Larry King Live” to maintain his innocence. His sponsors and the American public are unwavering in their support, but sports columnists opine Armstrong's compelling story makes him “nearly bulletproof,” and that Americans “desperately want to believe Armstrong is immune to dishonesty.” While Armstrong has not yet suffered any real damage, this week’s report certainly raises another doubt, and if the allegations are ever proven, it would mark one of the most colossal falls from grace sports has ever seen. >>Read More

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