Cycling: Mark Cavendish and team Omega Pharma-Quick Step hit the front in Italy
ITALY’S Daniele Ratto overcame horrendous weather conditions, which forced the withdrawal of compatriot Ivan Basso suffering from hypothermia, to triumph in stage 14 of the Vuelta a Espana.
Fellow Italian Vincenzo Nibali finished second to extend his overall lead to 50 seconds ahead of American Chris Horner.