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Here's what's making news on Wednesday, September 22.
Diego Rosa
Italian Rosa bolsters Sky’s cadre of climbers
Sky hires more strong climbers, bringing on Diego Rosa of Italy and Frenchman Kenny Elissonde.
Astana blasts Rosa for ignoring Lombardia orders
Astana sports director Giuseppe Martinelli critical of Diego Rosa after misstep in Lombardia finale
Rosa wins Pais Vasco stage 5, Henao leads
Diego Rosa's long-range attack succeeds in Pais Vasco, as Sky's Sergio Henao takes GC lead with one day remaining.
Astana two-for-two in Italy as Rosa wins Milano-Torino
Diego Rosa wins Milano-Torino, making it two victories in two days for Astana in the Autumn Italian classics.
Santambrogio makes deal with Nibali, then earns a stage win
Italian attacked with Vincenzo Nibali on the finishing climb of stage 14, where Santambrogio was victorious