Briefly

Cycling’s world governing body criticized world doping authorities and a French sports newspaper for alleging seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong used performance-enhancing substances six years ago.

The UCI said Friday it was still gathering information and had asked the World Anti-Doping Agency and the French laboratory that tested the samples taken from Armstrong in 1999 for more background. It also wanted to know who commissioned the research and who agreed to make it public.

“How could this be done without the riders’ consent?” the UCI said.

“A Texas state judge dismissed fraud and breach of contract claims filed against Armstrong by one of his former personal assistants.

Mike Anderson, who worked for Armstrong for two years, has been in a legal fight with the retired cycling great over promises he claims Armstrong made to help him start a bike shop.

Basketball

Longtime coach Gunter enshrined

The Basketball Hall of Fame posthumously enshrined longtime LSU head coach Sue Gunter, who recorded 708 wins and ranked third all-time in women’s NCAA history when she retired.

The others enshrined as coaches in the class of 2005 were Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun and Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim. Former NBA coach and broadcaster Hubie Brown entered as a contributor, and Brazilian star Hortencia Marcari represented the international game.

Golf

Calcavecchia pulls away from field

Mark Calcavecchia birdied three straight holes on the front side, then used a big drive to set up a birdie at 18 for a 3-under-par 67 and a five-shot lead after the second round of the Canadian Open at Vancouver, British Columbia.

First round co-leader Lucas Glover shot a 72 and was alone in second.

“Europe again seized control on the first day by taking a 5-3 lead at the Solheim Cup at Carmel, Ind., thanks to three stunning comebacks and more brilliant play from Annika Sorenstam and Laura Davies.

Sorenstam and Catriona Matthew defeated Pat Hurst and Wendy Ward of Edwall, Wash., 2 and 1.

Baseball

Nicaragua beats United States 14-2

Ronald Garth and Marlon Abea each hit home runs to lead Nicaragua over the United States 14-2 at the Baseball World Cup at Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Sports People

Woods retains IBF light heavy crown

Clinton Woods retained his IBF light heavyweight title in his first defense, winning by unanimous decision over Mexican Julio Gonzalez, at Sheffield, England. … The Pittsburgh Penguins made it official, signing No. 1 draft pick Sidney Crosby to an $850,000 contract with performance bonuses that could double his salary. … St. Louis Blues defenseman Al MacInnis retired after a 23-year career. … Now that Boise State University student Cam Hall no longer faces three vehicular manslaughter charges, he is back on the Broncos football team, school officials said. … Devin Brown officially became a member of the Utah Jazz when the San Antonio Spurs declined to match an offer sheet.