Contador to contest drugs ban

The 29-year-old Spaniard, who was stripped of the Tour title by the Cas in its ruling published on Monday, told a news conference that he was innocent and planned to return to competition when the retroactive ban ends in August.

My lawyers are examining the possibilities and as I have said before we have to fight to the end, Contador said when asked if he would appeal Lausanne-based Cass decision in the Swiss federal court, which he must do within 30 days.