Contador apologises to Schleck

Alberto Contador has apologised for taking advantage of rival Andy Schleck’s mechanical problem to seize the Tour de France race leader’s yellow jersey.

The 27-year-old Spaniard surged ahead after Schleck’s chain slipped on yesterday’s 187.5-kilometre 15th stage from Pamiers to Bagneres-de-Luchon to take an eight-second lead in the race for the maillot jaune.