Overview
- The Laureus World Sports Awards, held Monday in Madrid, named Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year.
- Alcaraz accepted the trophy with a wrist cast and said he may skip Roland Garros to avoid long‑term damage after withdrawing from this week’s Madrid Open.
- Paris Saint‑Germain won Team of the Year after a 2025 sweep that included Ligue 1, the French Cup and a first Champions League title.
- Rory McIlroy earned Comeback of the Year for completing the career Grand Slam in a 2025 Masters playoff and then defending the title this April.
- Lando Norris captured Breakthrough of the Year after winning his first Formula One drivers’ championship in 2025.