Some call it absurd, others applaud the strategy, but there is no denying the UCI Team Ranking plays a decisive role in the ...

After being temporarily suspended by the Astana cycling team, Andrey Kashechkin is dismissed with immediate effect." Kashechkin, who finished third overall in last year's Tour of Spain -- which ...

Manchester United's youngsters fell to shock 2-1 defeat away to Kazakhstan side Astana in their Europa League clash on Thursday. Mason Greenwood scored his first senior goal for Manchester United ...

Dollinger, an Austrian ex-pro, is a coach who has had several riders under his wing. Now, he will focus on Astana Qazaqstan. Crespo will strengthen the team in the areas of strength and fitness.

Track record: Doping issues and financial problems have made for a decidedly chequered history but Alberto Contador was a regular yellow jersey wearer in his Astana ... a crack team of climbers ...

Astana have been trailing since ... Tirreno-Adriatico are the most recent boosts to the team's fortunes. Unfortunately for newcomers Tudor Pro Cycling and Q36.5, their relatively weak totals ...