Luis-Leon Sanchez produced a masterful late charge in a four-man sprint finish to claim stage eight of the Tour de France today.

CYRIL DESSEL’S masterly descent of the Col de la Bonette-Restefond clinched the prestigious 16th stage of the Tour de France from Cuneo to Jausiers as Frank Schleck retained the yellow jersey.

Argento and pal Casar head off to Romania in search of the father of the former’s child, but things don’t run smoothly since he sends her packing.

FRANCE’S Sandy Casar won the 18th stage of the Tour de France between Cahors and Angouleme in a sprint finish yesterday.

FRENCHMAN Cedric Vasseur claimed the host nation’s first victory on this year’s Tour de France by securing glory on stage 10 from Tallard to Marseille.

ITALIAN Giuseppe Guerini produced an exceptional display of tactical riding to claim victory on the 153km 19th stage of the Tour de France.