Bennati wins stage in scandal-hit tour

Italy's Daniele Bennati won stage 17 of the Tour de France today in a race from Pau to Castelsarrasin which was overshadowed by drug scandals.

The Lampre sprinter cruised over the finishing line after an extensive game of cat-and-mouse with trio Jens Voigt, Martin Elmiger and Markus Fothen, who were part of a decisive breakaway just 13 kilometres into the race.