Armstrong eyes 2010 Tour with American-backed team

BOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France: Lance Armstrong has already achieved a victory at this year's Tour de France.

Five days before the race ends on the Champs-Elyses, the Texan has without question proven he is still a potential Tour winner and has found a new sponsor for his team next year.

Following a difficult first Alpine stage last week, where he lost 1 minute, 35 seconds to his Astana teammate and race leader Alberto Contador, Armstrong rose from his ashes on Tuesday with an acceleration reminiscent of his heyday - when he won in seven consecutive years between 1999 and 2005 before deciding to retire.