Laureus Awards: Usain Bolt, Jessica Ennis win top honours

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 14:41

Star sprinter Usain Bolt and heptathlete Jessica Ennis were crowned as the Laureus World Sportsman and Sportswoman of the year on Monday.

Michael Phelps rules out Rio Olympics comeback

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 14:35

Legendary swimmer Michael Phelps has ruled out the possibility of competing at the 2016 Rio Olympics, saying he is "happier" in retirement.

Morgan Freeman to host World Sports Awards

Last Updated: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 14:36

Academy Award winning actor Morgan Freeman is to host the 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards.

Cee Lo Green to perform at Laureus World Sports Awards

Last Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013, 19:02

American music sensation Cee Lo Green will entertain a star-studded audience at next week`s Laureus World Sports Awards here.

Skydiver Baumgartner nominated for Laureus Sports Award

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 20:01

Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner, who became the first human to go through the sound barrier when he made the highest ever freefall from 39km (24 miles) over New Mexico in October, has been nominated for the 2013 Laureus World Action Sportsperson of the Year award, following a vote by the world`s media.

Rio to host Laureus World Sports Awards

Last Updated: Sunday, September 9, 2012, 12:08

Rio has been named as the host city of the Laureus World Sports Awards for 2013 and 2014, the Laureus Academy announced.

World Champion Cheruiyot says will not rest on laurels in 2012

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 16:18

Newly-crowned Laureus World Sportswoman Vivian Cheruiyot says she will not be resting on her laurels in 2012.

Bobby Charlton undergoes minor surgery

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 09:20

Bobby Charlton underwent minor surgery on Monday that prevented him from receiving a lifetime achievement honor at the Laureus Sports Awards ceremony.

Djokovic, Barcelona win at 2012 Laureus awards

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 08:33

Novak Djokovic won the top individual honor at the 2012 Laureus Sports Awards on Monday, and Barcelona captured the team prize.

Djokovic, Messi favourites at Laureus awards

Last Updated: Thursday, February 2, 2012, 18:20

World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Argentina`s football star Lionel Messi are the front runners for the Laureus World Sports Awards here Feb 6.

Viva Espana at Laureus sports awards

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 09:38

Spain had double reason to celebrate at the prestigious Laureus awards as world tennis number one Rafael Nadal was voted sportsman of the year and the Spanish football team`s World Cup win netted them the team of the year.

Bhutia scores in Laureus charity match

Last Updated: Monday, February 7, 2011, 19:29

Bhaichung Bhutia said it is the ultimate honour to be in a crowd that features the likes of the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton, Boris Becker and Patrick Vieira.