Andy Schleck took the stage finish atop the Col du Tourmalet but will require a miracle if he is to usurp the yellow jersey of Alberto Contador after today’s epic stage 17 of the Tour de France.

THE draws for the European Basketball Championships were made in Venice on Saturday.

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

The seedings for the 2002 Wimbledon Championships have been announced by the All-England Club in London.

British number one Tim Henman has been named number six seed for next week's Wimbledon tournament.