Laureus honour for Olympic 2016 refugee team

IMAGE: Members of the Olympic refugee team pose in front of Christ the Redeemer. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters A refugee team that competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics with 10 athletes from......

Novak Djokovic, Genzebe Dibaba bag Laureus Awards

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic and Ethiopian sprinter Genzebe Dibaba were named the Laureus Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year respectively in a glittering ceremony.  The......

Tendulkar inducted into Laureus Sports Academy

Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar of India attends the 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards at Shanghai Grand Theatre. Photograph: Ian Walton/Getty Images for Laureus Indian cricket icon Sachin......

Why Simone Biles, a 17-year-old, is sportswoman of the year...

Simone Biles of USA competes in the floor exercise. Photograph: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images American Simone Biles, who won four golds at last week's world gymnastics championships in China,......

Mumbai Marathon prize-money raised

If celebrities, reputed athletes and a cheering crowd are not motivation enough for those participating in this year's Mumbai Marathon, then there is an added incentive of increase in prize-money......