Sky names strong team for Froome at Tour de France (The Associated Press)

Defending champion Chris Froome will enjoy the support of a Team Sky squad featuring strong climbers at the Tour de France next month. Aiming to win cycling’s showpiece race for a third time, Froome will be joined by Sergio Henao, Vasil Kiryienka, Mikel Landa, Mikel Nieve, Wout Poels, Luke Rowe, Ian Stannard and Geraint Thomas on the roads of France this summer.