Allegedly, Nike paid the head of UCI in 1999 in order to cover up an Armstrong positive drug test. The amount was allegedly $500K. This was testimony from one of Armstrong's mechanics. Take that for what it's worth, but many of the affidavits from other team members suggested money was sent to UCI's Verbruggen during the Tour de Suisse.
More fallout: Matt White fired from Cycling Australia, Bruyneel fired from Team Radio Shack-Nissan, and Leipheimer fired from Omega Pharma Lotto.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/repo...trong-positive