NYP2001080111 - 01 AUGUST 2001 - NEW YORK, NEW YORK, USA: Lance Armstrong, the only American cyclist to win 3 consecutive Tour De France (1999, 2000, 2001) practices his pitching August 1, 2001 prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Yankees-Texas Rangers game at Yankee Stadium. ep/Ezio Petersen UPI