Thursday, May 20, 2010
Versus cut away and Lance Armstrong wasn't happy about it.
Television viewers in the United States who had been watching Stage 3 of the Tour of California on Tuesday missed a photo finish because Versus cut away to the Montreal Canadiens-Philadelphia Flyers NHL playoff game, which actually was pregame interviews and analysis.
Armstrong, who was 12th overall, posted an angry response on his Twitter account over the decision to switch away from the race.
A Versus spokesman said contractual obligations forced the network to go to hockey after the race ran long.
