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Think outside the dog breed box for running buddies  By Sharon
L. Peters, Special for USA TODAY  The new issue of 'Runner's
World' features runners and their running buddies, some athletic
dogs and some not so much, like a 14-pound terrier.  Two-time
Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon dies  Laurent Fignon, a
Frenchman who twice won the Tour de France but was defeated by
American rival Greg LeMond in arguably the event's greatest
race, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 50.  Mark
Cavendish wins Tour de France stage; Contador leads  Mark
Cavendish of Britain won the 18th stage of the Tour de France in
a bunch sprint on Friday, while Alberto Contador retained the
overall lead.  Sixth-place finish in 16th stage, but door
closing on Armstrong  By Sal Ruibal, USA TODAY  Lance Armstrong
said he didn't want any "gift" stage wins at his final Tour de
France.  Tour de France Stage 16 results  Results Tuesday from
the Tour de France 16th stage,