Bettini takes Stage 2; Hushovd leads Spanish tour
Sunday, 27. August 2006, 15:04:01

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From AP: 'Italian rider Paolo Bettini of the Quick Step team won the second stage of the Spanish Vuelta in a sprint finish on Saturday. He finished in 4 hours, 19 minutes and 31 seconds, the same time as Norway's Thor Hushovd, who took the overall lead on bonus points. Third place went to Italian Luca Paolini, who is second in the overall standings. The stage covered 106 miles between Malaga and Cordoba.' More / Eurosport report