The Pope with ‘two left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
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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.
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.
Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards
MADRID :The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday.
Simone Biles had 'twisties' pre-2016 Olympics, ex-coach says - ESPN
Simone Biles experienced the «twisties» ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics, five years before she withdrew from the team competition at the COVID-delayed 2020 Tokyo Games with the same mental block, according to a new book from Biles' longtime coach Aimee Boorman.
Caitlin Clark not included on Time Magazine list of most influential people, prompting questions by fans
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever are on a 6-1 run, with Clark seemingly running away with the Rookie of the Year award. Colin Cowherd and Nick Wright ask if the WNBA is doing enough to support Clark's rising stardom.
Alex Ovechkin's journey to breaking NHL goal-scoring record - ESPN
NEW YORK — After Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL record-breaking 895th goal — in vintage Ovechkin fashion, from his «office,» on an old-school wrist shot — he skated to center ice and belly flopped.