Joy for Carapaz but Yates still leads way

CYCLING: Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz went solo in the finale to claim the Giro d’Italia eighth stage, a 208-km ride from Praia a Mare, as Simon Yates retained the overall lead yesterday. Movistar rider Carapaz (above) jumped away from the main group some 2km from the finish in a steep final ascent and whizzed past breakaway rider Koen Bouwman. He crossed the line seven seconds ahead of Italian Davide Formolo, in second, and overall contender Thibaut Pinot of France, who collected four seconds in time bonuses.