Van Aert wins explosive stage as Sam Bennett leaves green jersey slip

Adam Yates still in yellow after eventful day on the road

Belgium's Wout Van Aert celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the seventh stage of the Tour de France  in Lavaur. Picture: Benoit Tessier/Pool via AP

Cycling

Wout Van Aert won an explosive stage seven of the Tour de France yesterday to Lavaur as Adam Yates hung on to the yellow jersey amid powerful crosswinds that would cost others dearly, with Sam Bennett losing the green jersey.