Schumacher wins sports award

Michael Schumacher ended a controversial week on a high note last night when he was named the 2002 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.

The German motor racing driver, who won nine grand prix on his way to last year’s Formula One world title, claimed the award ahead of golfer Tiger Woods - the winner for the past two years - plus Tour de France cycling king Lance Armstrong, sprint ace Maurice Greene, and swimming sensation Ian Thorpe.