Lance Armstrong

[Red_Polo]

That would be pretty remarkable. Would be best not just for the sport but for him.

[RichC]

I agree but he seems to be a stubborn man to say the least.

[Red_Polo]

If he doesn't come clean I think it will eat him up. Like it did Ben Johnson.

[red g]

Would he not have to pay back all sponsorship money if he fesses up?

I know some are claiming allready, not sure if he has paid out on them though.

In the long run, it will pay off, sure his Tell all book would be a massive seller and his PR team will ensure that he came out with some great bull**** why he did it.

[RichC]

I think there will be all sorts of claims against him if he does confess.

[Red_Polo]

Have others had to do the same?

It would seem completely impractical to me.

[Gibbo]

If he does Confess I hope he brings them all down with him.

[red g]

Have others had to do the same?

It would seem completely impractical to me.

Not knowing the sort of sums involved for other riders so they may never have bothered, but I imagine Lance Armstrongs would be well worth trying to get back!!

[Red_Polo]

Are there precedents for that sort of thing?

I'm not sure it would be great PR for them.

[Neil Young]

There's a sceptical view in today's Guardian.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/blog/2013/jan/05/lance-armstrong-ready-confess-doping

[RichC]

This does seem more likely IMO and fits Armstrong's character, he's denied it all for so long add on top of that perjury he could and would be taken to task on as well the ongoing law suits.

[RichC]

Should be interesting.

Lance Armstrong set for Oprah Winfrey interview

Armstrong ended his fight against doping charges last August but maintained his innocence
US cyclist Lance Armstrong will be interviewed by chat show host Oprah Winfrey, amid reports that he might publicly admit to doping.
Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles by the sport's governing body, following a report by the US Anti-Doping Agency (Usada).
Winfrey's OWN network said the 90-minute interview would address "years of accusations of cheating".
Armstrong has maintained his innocence as he received a life ban from Usada.
But the New York Times reported on Friday that the 41-year-old was considering a public admission that he used banned performance-enhancing drugs. An admission could lead to an apparent bid to return to competing in marathons and triathlons, the paper reported.
The interview announcement was first made on Oprah Winfrey's Twitter account on Tuesday, and confirmed when Armstrong retweeted it 15 minutes later.
The interview - his first since being stripped of his wins - will be broadcast on 17 January on Winfrey's OWN network and live-streamed online.
2004 donation offer?
Armstrong ended his fight against doping charges in August 2012. In October, Usada released a 1,000-page report saying he had been at the heart of "the most sophisticated, professionalised and successful doping programme" ever seen in sport.
He was stripped of his titles by the International Cycling Union (UCI) shortly afterwards and given a lifetime ban from the sport.
Armstrong also resigned as chairman of the Livestrong foundation - the cancer charity he created - after the cycling body's decision.
His lawyer, Tim Herman, has described the Usada report as a "one-sided hatchet job" and the cyclist himself has accused the agency of offering "corrupt inducements" to other riders to speak out against him.
It is believed he is considering an admission because he wants to resume his athletic career, and has shown an interest in competing in triathlons.
Asked whether the 41-year-old was set to come clean, Mr Herman told the New York Times: "Lance has to speak for himself on that".
Separately, the head of Usada told a US investigative programme that Armstrong offered the agency a donation of some $250,000 in 2004, reports said.
Speaking to 60 Minutes Sport, to be broadcast in the US on Wednesday, Travis Tygart said the offer was a "clear conflict of interest" and quickly rejected.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-20954810

[Captain Stu]

Gee, I wonder he's doing it on Oprah? Nothing to do with them probably paying him millions to appear.

[Neil Young]

Typical. A stage-managed TV spectacular rather than full co-operation with the proper authorities.

It's a PR exercise not a confession.

He's a psychopath.

[Assassin]

Typical. A stage-managed TV spectacular rather than full co-operation with the proper authorities.

It's a PR exercise not a confession.

He's a drug crazed psychopath.

Fixed