US stocks joined a worldwide surge higher on Monday after the first round of France's presidential election raised expectations that the European Union will hold together.

Bradley Wiggins slipped to sixth place in the overall standings after a gruelling fourth stage of the Giro d’Italia.

Katusha’s Luca Paolini launched a late attack to win the third stage of the Giro d’Italia and take the leader’s pink jersey.

A sensational sprint finish saw Mark Cavendish claim the 22nd Tour de France stage success of his career in Brive-la-Gaillarde today.

Ireland's Ciaran Power came 13th in the men's raod race in Athens today.