Duplantis and Biles win Laureus World Sports Awards
MADRID: Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis and American gymnast Simone Biles shared the top honors on Monday at the annual Laureus World Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid.
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Simone Biles 'Not So Sure' About Competing At Los Angeles Olympics
American gymnast Simone Biles, voted Sportswoman of the Year at the Laureus Sport Awards ceremony in Madrid, said she remained uncertain about whether she would compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 28-year-old, a seven-time Olympic champion, won three gold medals in Paris last year, making a thrilling return to the Olympic stage after a long mental health break. "I'm really enjoying my time off before I decide if I want to go back to the gym and compete," she said at Monday's ceremony.
Mondo Duplantis, Simone Biles Win Top Honours At Laureus World Sports Awards
Star pole vaulter Mondo Duplantis was named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year, while American gymnast Simone Biles bagged the top women's honour at the Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony here on Monday. The 25-year-old Duplantis, regarded as the greatest pole vaulter of all time, was fourth-time lucky after being nominated in each of the past three years. He became only the second track-and-field athlete after four-time winner Usain Bolt to claim the prestigious award.
Leverkusen's CEO unveils 'gentleman's agreement' to let coach Alonso go
MADRID : Bayer Leverkusen and their coach Xabi Alonso have a "gentleman's agreement" that would allow the Spanish manager to leave if one of the clubs he played for during his career calls him up, the German club's CEO Fernando Carro said on Monday.
Moment will live with me forever – Trent Alexander-Arnold puts Reds on brink
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold says his late winner at Leicester, which put his side on the brink of the Premier League title, will live with him forever.
Fulston Manor School pupil and Chelsea academy defender Annie Boichat steps up to international level to help England under-15s beat Scotland 4-1 at St George’s Park
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Fede Valverde Stunner Saves Real Madrid Title Hopes Against Athletic Bilbao
Fede Valverde's superb 93rd minute strike kept Real Madrid on Barcelona's tail in the Spanish title race, earning the champions a 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Madrid stayed four points behind Barca after Valverde smashed into the top corner with a sliced, swerving effort. After Champions League elimination by Arsenal it looked like Madrid were set for another devastating result until the Uruguay international's stoppage-time intervention. "Fede has such a good shot... in training yesterday he shot a ball that looked like it was going out and then it picked up a curl like that and you go 'how do you shoot like that?'" said Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Barcelona take a commanding 4-1 lead over Chelsea in Women’s Champions League semifinals series
BARCELONA, Spain: Barcelona recovered from a missed penalty by Alexia Putellas to take a commanding 4-1 lead over Chelsea in the Women’s Champions League semifinals on Sunday.