Leipheimer among Astana injured, out of Paris-Nice

Levi Leipheimer (Astana)

Levi Leipheimer (Astana) (Image credit: Jon Devich)

American Levi Leipheimer successfully defended his title in the Tour of California last week, but did so while quietly suffering from a fractured sacrum, his team announced Saturday. The "undisplaced" break in his lower spine was revealed by a MRI scan on Friday.