AURILLAC, France (AP) — RadioShack says rider Yaroslav Popovych has pulled out of the Tour de France after failing to shake off a fever, leaving the team with six riders.
The Ukrainian developed a fever Sunday and he felt worse Monday on the rest day, team spokesman Philippe Maertens said Tuesday
American Chris Horner and RadioShack teammate Janez Brajkovic dropped out earlier after crashes.
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