Photo: Getty ImagesTeam New Zealand have been nominated for team of the year at the prestigious Laureus Sports Awards. The America's Cup winners join the French Davis Cup team, Golden State Warriors, Real Madrid, the Mercedes Formula One team and the New England Patriots. "Emirates Team New Zealand are truly honoured to be nominated for this prestigious award alongside some other remarkable teams," CEO Grant Dalton said. Sportsman of the Year awardRoger Federer (Switzerland) tennis, Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) football, Mo Farah (GB) athletics, Chris Froome (GB) cycling, Lewis Hamilton (GB) Formula 1, Rafael Nadal (Spain) tennis. Team of the YearFrance's Davis Cup team (tennis), Golden State Warriors (basketball), Mercedes-AMG Petronas (Formula 1), New England Patriots (American football), New Zealand's America's Cup team (sailing), Real Madrid (football).

Source: Otago Daily Times January 16, 2018 18:33 UTC