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The 2020 edition of the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year was the 67th edition of the annual event. Tiger Woods and LeBron James are the only ones to have won the award on more than an occasion, while the latter has won it thrice.

The Olympic Games is one of the most significant competitive sporting events, as it witnesses athletes from across the globe compete in various sports. Nonetheless, it has been delayed this year, until 2021, due to the prevailing challenges for the COVID-19 pandemic.

Romain Grosjean was involved in a horrific crash during the Bahrain GP las week. Racing for Team Haas, his car crashed into the side track wall and engulfed in flames, before Grosjean made a miraculous escape with minor burns.

Team India won the gold medal during the 2020 Online Chess Olympiad. It was organised by the International Chess Federation, as the winning members received the medals via courier. Nonetheless, the airport Customs department charged the customs duty from the winners.

Neymar currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain, where he has won eight titles, including three Ligue 1 titles. He happens to be the most expensive transfer in club football history, having made a move for a whopping €222 million from Barcelona.

Diego Maradona passed away last week, at the age of 60, after suffering a heart attack. Maradona was considered one of the greatest legends of Argentine football. Meanwhile, Argentina’s Lionel Messi is rated as one of the greats, having scripted numerous records.

Michael Schumacher is the most successful driver in the Formula 1 circuit, having won record seven championships to date, with Benetton and Ferrari. He retired in 2012, while his son, Mick, is currently racing in the Formula 2 circuit, leading the season by 14 points.

The 2020-21 edition of the UEFA Champions League has entered Matchweek 5 of its group stage. Tuesday saw some exciting matches, besides some team ensuring their spot in the pre-quarters, as the race for the same continues to intensify.

Liverpool are the defending champions of the Premier League. It was last season when the side ended its 30-year title drought and won its 19th championship under the managerial ship of Jurgen Klopp. Nonetheless, the side has a few injury concerns right now.

Lewis Hamilton is the reigning Formula 1 world champion, having won it on record seven occasions. He holds many records in the circuit. However, he has recently tested positive for COVID-19 and is all set to miss out on Sakhir Grand Prix, having already won the championship.