Cycling: Sky stalwarts sign new deals

Juan Antonio Flecha, Christian Knees and Michael Barry have all agreed new deals with Team Sky as the British squad continue their preparations for next season after signing road world champion Mark Cavendish earlier this week.

Spaniard Flecha and German Knees have both committed to the team for a further two years, while Canadian Barry has extended his current agreement by 12 months.

Dave Brailsford, Team Sky's principal, said: "All three have contributed hugely to our success as a professional team and we all look forward to continuing that momentum into 2012 and beyond."