BRUSSELS, Dec 6, 2011 (AFP) - French president Nicolas Sarkozy will honor Eddy Merckx by elevating the Belgian cycling legend to the highest possible Legion of Honor grade at the Elysee Palace next week, reports said on Tuesday. Boasting victories in almost every professional race of significance, Merckx -- known as 'the Cannibal' for his voracious victory appetite -- is considered the … [Read more...]