Evenepoel holds his ground in Vuelta, Arensman wins stage

SIERRA NEVADA, Spain (AP) — Remco Evenepoel was still feeling stiff from his crash a few days ago but held his ground at the highest summit finish of the Spanish Vuelta to take a big step toward wining his first Grand Tour race. Evenepoel fended off another challenge by three-time champion Primoz Roglic on Sunday to keep the leader’s red jersey and a considerable gap to his main challengers. Roglic made a late attack on the final climb of the 15th stage but could only cut 15 seconds from Evenepoel’s overall lead. Thymen Arensman won the stage for his first Grand Tour victory.