Olympic stars among Laureus World Sports Awards nominees
Olympic champions Katie Ledecky, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and Mikaela Shiffrin are among the nominees for this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards.
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Government officials want IOC clarity on neutrality for Russia, Belarus
The governments of more than 30 nations released a letter Monday calling on the IOC to clarify the definition of “neutrality” as it seeks a way to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes back into international sports and, ultimately, next year’s Paris Olympics.
Greg Foster, Olympic medalist, world champion in hurdles, dies at 64
Greg Foster, the 1984 Olympic silver medalist and three-time world champion in the 110m hurdles, has died at age 64, according to NBC Sports analyst Ato Boldon and UCLA track and field.
Andy Murray produces vintage comeback to beat Lorenzo Sonego at Qatar Open in first appearance since Australian Open
Andy Murray pulled off a trademark comeback victory to beat Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the Qatar Open, the Brit's first appearance since the Australian Open. The 35-year-old wild card won 4-6 6-1 7-6(4) to set up a last 16 clash with fourth seed Alexander Zverev of Germany, who was given a bye through the first round at the ATP 250 event.
Novak Djokovic Equals Steffi Graf's Record For Weeks Spent As World No. 1
Tennis legend Novak Djokovic is a week away from another milestone after equalling Steffi Graf's all-time record for most weeks spent at number one of 377. The 35-year-old Serbian remains top of the latest ATP rankings released on Monday bringing him level with the amount of weeks that Graf spent as women's world number one. Djokovic returned to number one spot for a seventh time after his victory in the Australian Open at the end of January which was a record equalling 22nd Grand Slam singles title.
I am neither a rebel nor a trend-setter: Sania Mirza
Sania Mirza is not apologetic for being one of a kind.A few people chose to call her a trailblazer while some labelled her a rebel. She says she is none and just lived life "on her own terms".Splashed with mind-blowing success and achievements that no Indian female tennis player could enjoy and which are unlikely to be emulated in the imminent future, Sania has lived an inspiring life.During a free-wheeling chat at her villa in Dubai, Sania implored the society to accept differences in opinion and not brand as "villain or heroes" the people who dare to do things in their own way.
New Delhi's Slum Soccer nominated for Laureus Sport for Good Award
The Laureus Sport for Good Award recognises an individual or organisation who has made a significant contribution to transforming the lives of children and young people through sport.Slum Soccer will compete with four other nominees for the award.
Not A "Rule-breaker Or Trendsetter": Sania Mirza Opens Up Ahead Of Final Tennis Event
Sania Mirza is not apologetic for being one of a kind. A few people chose to call her a trailblazer while some labelled her a rebel. She says she is none and just lived life "on her own terms". Splashed with mind-blowing success and achievements that no Indian female tennis player could enjoy and which are unlikely to be emulated in the imminent future, Sania has lived an inspiring life. During a free-wheeling chat at her villa in Dubai, Sania implored the society to accept differences in opinion and not brand as "villain or heroes" the people who dare to do things in their own way.