Spain's Alberto Contador stood toe-to-toe with the Schleck brothers on the final day in the Alps to strengthen his grip on the Tour de France's yellow jersey today.

THE stages come and go but still no one can get closer to Lance Armstrong.

DARIO FRIGO may have been the happiest man in Cluses last night after claiming the 17th stage of the Tour de France, but Santiago Botero also had reason to smile.

Dario Frigo may be the happiest man in Cluses on Thursday after claiming the 17th stage of the Tour de France, but Santiago Botero will not be far behind.

THE last time Michael Boogerd won a stage in the Tour de France, it was the last day Lance Armstrong would ride in the Tour before being diagnosed with cancer.