LONDON, July 18 (UPI) -- Cyclists Riccardo Rico and Leonardo Pieopli have been fired by Spain's Saunier Duval team at the Tour de France and the team has withdrawn, a BBC report said.

LAVELANET, France, July 17 (UPI) -- Riccardo Ricco, who won two stages in this year's Tour de France, tested position for a banned substance and he and his team withdrew from the race.

HAUTACAM, France, July 14 (UPI) -- Leonardo Piepoli claimed the Tour de France's 10th stage Monday but Cadel Evans, one day after a crash, moved into the overall lead.