Stephen Lee faces a potential life ban from snooker after being found guilty of fixing seven matches.

Oscar Freire held off a stern challenge from sprint legend Erik Zabel and Leonardo Duque to win the 14th stage of the Tour de France from Nimes to Digne-les-Bains today.

Middlesbrough captain Gareth Southgate hailed the performance of his team-mates after producing the “best night in the club’s history” to reach the UEFA Cup quarter-finals.