3 former Armstrong associates banned for life July 10, 2012 -- Updated 1824 GMT (0224 HKT) Italian sports doctor Michele Ferrari, center, leaves a tribunal in Bologna, Italy, in 2004. The three were affiliated with the U.S. Postal Service cycling team They had been given until Monday to request an arbitration hearing The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says they trafficked performance-enhancing drugs Armstrong's request for a court to stop proceedings against him was rejected (CNN) -- Two doctors and a trainer associated with Lance Armstrong's former U.S. Postal Service team were suspended for life Tuesday by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency. Dr. Michele Ferrari, a consultant; Dr. Luis Garcia del Moral, team doctor; and Jose "Pepe" Martí were part of a large-scale doping conspiracy, according to the USADA. The agency says Armstrong, who won six Tour de France championships while with U.S. Postal, was also involved in doping. Each was given a Monday deadline to accept sanctions or contest the charges. Armstrong was granted a five-day extension. Among the charges against the two doctors and Marti was the accusation that they trafficked performance-enhancing drugs and masking agents. "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," USADA CEO Travis Tygart said in a written statement. On Monday, Armstrong, who says he is innocent, asked a federal court to grant a restraining order against the USADA, but his lawsuit was dismissed Monday. Armstrong's attorneys said they plan to file another request. Former USPS team manager Johan Bruyneel and Dr. Pedro Celaya also have been charged by the USADA. The agency's release did not specify whether they also were granted extensions for their cases or had opted for an arbitration hearing. July 10, 2012 -- Updated 1744 GMT (0144 HKT) It has been a bittersweet month for British sport. But one of the nation's elite athletes is on course to make history at the Tour de France. Two doctors and a trainer associated with Lance Armstrong's former U.S. Postal Service team have been suspended for life. July 9, 2012 -- Updated 1847 GMT (0247 HKT) The 99th Tour de France will take place over three weeks from June 30 to July 22. See the best pictures from the race here. July 10, 2012 -- Updated 1815 GMT (0215 HKT) A French cyclist competing in the prestigious Tour de France race has been arrested, a national police official said. July 4, 2012 -- Updated 1807 GMT (0207 HKT) Whisper it quietly in France but a trio of English-speaking riders is set to dominate the 99th edition of its most famous sports event. July 10, 2012 -- Updated 1524 GMT (2324 HKT) A federal judge threw out Lance Armstrong's lawsuit against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, blasting the seven-time Tour de France champion. July 10, 2012 -- Updated 1526 GMT (2326 HKT) Bradley Wiggins produced a dominant performance to win stage nine of the Tour de France and edge nearer to a first victory in cycling's top race. July 6, 2012 -- Updated 2100 GMT (0500 HKT) Slovakian sensation Peter Sagan made it a hat-trick of stage wins on his debut in the Tour de France as he sprinted to victory in Metz. July 3, 2012 -- Updated 1058 GMT (1858 HKT) Mark Cavendish claimed the 21st Tour de France stage win of his remarkable career with an opportunist victory in Tournai. June 30, 2012 -- Updated 2110 GMT (0510 HKT) Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland claimed the first yellow jersey in the 99th Tour de France with a commanding victory in the opening prologue. June 30, 2012 -- Updated 1538 GMT (2338 HKT) The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency says that it has filed doping charges against champion cyclist Lance Armstrong. June 15, 2012 -- Updated 1618 GMT (0018 HKT) What Lance Armstrong is allegedly doing is beyond damaging, according to Sports Illustrated's Jeff Pearlman. June 15, 2012 -- Updated 1336 GMT (2136 HKT) Champion cyclist Lance Armstrong says the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency intends to "dredge up discredited" doping allegations against him. June 13, 2012 -- Updated 1855 GMT (0255 HKT) Luxembourg's Andy Schleck has been forced to pull out of this year's Tour de France due to injuries he suffered in a warm-up race, he confirmed. May 27, 2012 -- Updated 1812 GMT (0212 HKT) Ryder Hesjedal became the first Canadian to win one of cycling's three major tours as he claimed victory in the Giro d'Italia.