Petacchi leaves Milram after drug ruling by CAS (AP)
Italian cyclist Alessandro Petacchi was released by the Milram team after his suspension for a doping offense. Petacchi's contract was annulled "by mutual consent," team manager Gerry van Gerwen said Friday. "The decision was made together with him. I don't know if he plans to retire," Van Gerwen said.
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