Thomas agrees Team Sky deal

TOUR DE FRANCE champion Geraint thomas has signed a new three-year contract with team Sky. the Welshman, 32, had offers from other teams after saying last year he would listen to approaches from rivals. ‘I’m pleased it’s sorted,’ said thomas. ‘I’m excited about what’s still to come.’ Britain’s Simon Yates yesterday increased his lead going into the final week of the Vuelta a Espana by finishing third behind winner thibaut Pinot of France on stage 15. His gap over main rival alejandro Valverde widened from 20 to 26 seconds. France’s Julian alaphilippe claimed overall victory yesterday in the tour of Britain after the final stage in London’s West End.