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With Lance Armstrong still digging in for a legal fight, the U. Jared Allen Jersey .S. Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday issued lifetime sports bans to three former staff members and consultants on Armstrongs winning Tour de France teams for doping violations. Luis Garcia del Moral was a team doctor; Michele Ferrari a consulting doctor; and Jose (Pepe) Marti a team trainer for Armstrongs U.S. Postal Service and Discovery Channel squads. All had been accused by USADA of participating in a vast doping conspiracy on those teams during part or all of Armstrongs seven Tour de France victories from 1999-2005. Armstrong also has been charged and has declared his innocence. Armstrong wants a federal judge to block USADAs case against him from going forward and is expected to refile a lawsuit within days. An Armstrong spokesman declined immediate comment on the USADA bans issued Tuesday. Under USADA rules, Moral, Marti and Ferrari had until Monday to challenge the allegations in arbitration or ask for a five-day extension. If they did not respond, USADA could impose sanctions. Although none of those charged live in the United States, USADA says the ban blocks them from participating in any sport that falls under the World Anti-Doping Agency code. "The respondents chose not to waste resources by moving forward with the arbitration process, which would only reveal what they already know to be the truth of their doping activity," said Travis Tygart, chief executive of USADA. Theres been no indication from USADA that any of the three men -- who each received the agencys maximum punishment -- is co-operating with investigators. Armstrong was granted his extension while he files his court case. Also charged and granted an extension was Armstrongs former team manager Johan Bruyneel. Another team doctor, Pedro Celaya, also has been charged and faced the same Monday deadline. A USADA spokeswoman declined to say if Celaya asked for an extension or for his case to go to arbitration. USADA filed the charges against Armstrong and the others in June, laying out what it calls a vast doping conspiracy on Armstrongs teams when he was winning the Tour de France from 1999-2005. Moral, who lives in Spain, was the team physician from 1999-2003. According to USADA, he helped riders use banned blood transfusion techniques to help boost endurance. He also helped them use banned performance-enhancing drugs including the blood-booster EPO and steroids. Moral could not immediately be reached for comment by telephone or email. Ferrari, who lives in Italy, was a consulting doctor for Armstrong and the U.S. Postal Service and Discovery Channel teams from 1999-2006, according to USADA. USADA said Ferrari developed a special mixture of testosterone and olive oil to be placed under the tongue to help riders recover from races and training. He also helped advised riders how to use EPO and avoid detection. Ferraris lawyer could not be immediately reached for comment and there was no answer at Ferraris home. The doctor already was banned for life by the Italian cycling federation in 2002. Marti, of Spain, who worked for the U.S. Postal Service, Discovery from 1999-2007 and then Astana, helped deliver performance-enhancing drugs to riders in Europe and helped with injections, USADA said. "Permanently banning these individuals from sport is a powerful statement that protects the current and next generation of athletes from their influence, and preserves the integrity of future competition," Tygart said. Harrison Smith Jersey . -- With the game on the line, Robert Griffin III moved the Washington Redskins right down the field and to the second victory of his young career. Alan Page Vikings Jersey . Torres was missing from the squad announced by coach Vicente del Bosque for next weeks international friendly against Venezuela. 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The Jets (No. 17 in the AP Pro32) are dealing with a number of injuries at the position, including to Holmes, so Cromartie getting time on offence and defence in a game might not be such a long shot anymore. "Im definitely hoping," he said. "Im looking forward to it. Ive been waiting for the opportunity to try to play both ways in the NFL for a while." Actually, Cromartie said he has been asking to do it since his rookie season with the San Diego Chargers in 2006. "Its fun," Cromartie said. "Its an opportunity to get the ball in your hands and another challenge. Im looking at going out and playing receiver as a challenge for me." After defending NFL wwide receivers for the first six seasons of his career, becoming one -- at least part-time -- is an intriguing idea for Cromartie. Jared Allen Womens Jersey. "Well see how excited he is when he gets smacked by a safety," a joking Ryan said. Cromartie played both ways in high school in Tallahassee, Fla., and was slated to play some at wide receiver during his junior year at Florida State. But he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the off-season and missed that season. Still, he was drafted in the first round by the Chargers. Cromartie has flashed tremendous playmaking ability on defence and as a kick returner on special teams. Next up: wide receiver. And theres one major reason, in his mind, that hell get that shot this season. "Uh, because we got a different co-ordinator," Cromartie said. "Plus, I bugged Rex every opportunity to put me on offence, so I finally get my chance. I got a couple plays last year, but this year, Ill actually get a chance to play a little more receiver." Brian Schottenheimer, replaced by Tony Sparano, actually used Cromartie at wide receiver for five snaps last year, but his work at the position wasnt extensive. Cromartie has talked to Holmes about playing wide receiver, trying to learn the nuances of the position and getting any tips he can. "Any help I can get right now is going to be big," Cromartie said, "and Im going to try to add it to my game." ' ' '
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