Schleck fails doping test

Frank Schleck has failed a doping test after testing positive for the diuretic Xipamide on July 14, the Union Cycliste Internationale have announced.

Schleck was 12th in this year's Tour de France, nine minutes and 45 seconds behind leader Bradley Wiggins, and has the right to attend the analysis of his B sample.

The Luxembourg RadioShack-Nissan rider is the older brother of 2010 winner Andy, who won the Tour de France after original victor Alberto Contador was stripped of his title for doping offences.