The US government last night joined a lawsuit against Lance Armstrong that could see the disgraced cyclist and others named in the suit having to pay out $90m (£59m).

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Disgraced cyclist doped throughout his seven Tour de France titles

Lance Armstrong's claims that his use of performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career made it a level playing field have been labelled "amazing" and "simply not true" by the US Anti-Doping Agency chief executive, Travis Tygart.

Disgraced cyclist braced for legal battles

The second part of Lance Armstrong’s interview with Oprah Winfrey did little to satisfy those who still doubt his confessions about his doping past. It did, however, produce at least one moment of emotion from the shamed cyclist.

While the disgraced cyclist confessed his use of performance-enhancing drugs up until 2005, his gestures suggest he may not be as contrite as he claims

Interview with Oprah Winfrey described as 'pantomine'

Disgraced cyclist's interview with Opray Winfrey airs later today

Disgraced cyclist chokes back tears before his expected confession of doping

British chief calls on doping cheat to come clean on his TV date with Oprah Winfrey

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Disgraced cyclist bids to win over US public in interview with queen of TV confessions

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