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The New York Times reported Friday that Armstrong, 41, has held discussions with US Anti Doping Agency (USADA) Chief Executive Travis Tygart in an attempt to ease his lifetime ban.

Armstrong's attorney, however, denied his client was in discussion with USADA or world-anti doping agencies, according to CNN.

CNN reported that attorney Tim Herman did not say whether Armstrong said he was considering confessing as an attempt to lessen the life ban from competition issued by the US Anti-Doping Agency.

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A USADA report states Armstrong's career "was fueled form start to finish by doping," and was based on testimony of 11 former teammates, according to the Washington Post.

After almost three months mum on the allegations, which cost him partnerships and sponsorships with Nike, Oakley, Anheuser-Busch and others, Armstrong is reportedly interested in gaining back some right to compete. Armstrong could potentially compete in the triathlon, a sport that has upheld the ban against him participating in sanctioned meets, the Post reported.

The World Anti-Doping Code allows for a lightened sentence if an athlete fully details their doping activity in a confession, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour titles this past October, vehemently denied using performance altering drugs in sworn statements during prior legal cases throughout his career, and his confession could leave him in jeopardy of perjury accusations.

Read the New York Times'  full report.

Read more about Armstrong's potential confession at the Washington Post.

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