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AIGLE, Switzerland -- There were no were no cases of riders using hidden motors inside their bikes on this years Tour de France, following extensive testing by the International Cycling Union.In a statement Wednesday, the UCI said that 3,773 tests using magnetic resistance technology were carried out unannounced prior, during or after racing, throughout the 21 stages of the (race) and that they all came back negative.This demonstrates our absolute commitment to leave no stone unturned in a matter that, if not tackled properly, could seriously damage the renewed reputation of cycling, UCI president Brian Cookson said. We will continue to test bikes heavily throughout the rest of the season, and do everything in our power to make sure this form of cheating stays out of our sport.A magnetic resistance test is carried out with a tablet computer using software to scan a bike.It can detect motors, magnets and batteries in a bicycles frame, wheel hubs and rims in less than 30 seconds.This testing led to cyclo-cross rider Femke Van Den Driessche of Belgium being caught using a hidden motor at a world championship race. She was banned from cycling for six years in April.To ensure a varied testing protocol at this years Tour, the UCI also used supplementary methods of detection, such as high-powered thermal cameras using atomic research technology, and X-rays.Thermal cameras help detect the heat produced by a small hidden motor, even if the motor is turned off. The clamor for using them grew after French television program Stade 2 claimed to have detected so-called `mechanical doping at two Italian races by using roadside thermal cameras.The UCI said these additional tests backed up the results obtained using magnetic resistance technology, while Cookson praised Tour organizers and the French police for their assistance. Football Jerseys Throwback Outlet . The move comes after the Canadiens were approached by the Buffalo Sabres for permission to speak to Dudley - a former Sabres player and head coach. "The Sabres called for permission and I appreciate that, Im flattered, Dudley told TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun of ESPN. Clearance Football Jerseys Throwback . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. http://www.cheapfootballthrowback.com/ . Spiller left Week 3s 27-20 loss to the New York Jets with a thigh injury, but fully practiced with the team all week and expects to be ready to go on Sunday. Sale Football Jerseys Throwback .ca! Hi Kerry, Heres an interesting one. I know its common knowledge that all players are responsible for their sticks. We witnessed that when Zack Kassian hit Edmontons Sam Gagner in the face after a missed check. Discount Football Jerseys Throwback . Francis told several hundred members of the European Olympic Committees that when sport "is considered only in economic terms and consequently for victory at every cost . FRISCO, Texas -- Dallas Stars announcer Dave Strader plans to work as many games as possible this season while undergoing treatment for a rare and aggressive form of cancer in his bile duct.Strader released a statement through the team Wednesday saying there is no cure for cholangiocarcinoma. But he said the cancer is treatable and that is fighting every day and doing everything the doctors tell him to do. He thanked the Stars, fans and the entire NHL for their support for himm and his family.ddddddddddddhe Stars first revealed in June that Strader had been diagnosed with cancer, but gave no other details then.A 36-year veteran in broadcasting, Strader joined the TV and radio simulcast with the Stars last season. He has also worked for the NBC Sports Network and served stints with Florida, Arizona and Detroit in the NHL. ' ' '