Sports highest accolades and the cost to compete

It's been a mixed bag in the sporting world with a few coming out tops while some struggled and other fought even tougher battles.

Winners

Sebastian Vettel has been named the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year along with Missy Franklin who was named the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year.

Karrie Webb won the LPGA Tour's Founders Cup tournament shooting an 8-under-par 63 to clench the title.

Following the money

The Dodgers have knocked the Yankees off baseball's payroll perch with an average salary of $4million.

After a lengthy legal battle Bernie Ecclestone has been left with a $6.6million legal bill despite winning.

Red Bull's billionaire owner, Dietrich Mateschitz, has threatened to quit if the sport does not meet his needs after the disqualification of Ricciardo.

Behaving badly

Shaq is under police investigation for an assault that took place last year.

South Korea have lodged a complaint with the International Skating Union over judging of the women's figure skating at the recent Winter Olympics in Sochi.

The Miami Open was temporarily delayed due to a suspicious package left outside resulting in the bomb squad being called in to investigate.

Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder faced criticism after starting a foundation for Native Americans but still refuses the change the name of his team.

Condolences and best Wishes

Argentine tennis star Juan Martin del Potro had wrist surgery and will mist the rest of the season.

Formula 1's former chief doctor claims there were "serious lapses" in the treatment of Michael Schumacher which may have worsened his condition.

19 year old Navy football player Will McKamey has passed away, 3 days after collapsing during practice.