Taylor Fritz tops Newsmakers after shock win

Sports Newsmakers (March 15-21): LeBron, Alaska Aces, Taylor Fritz, Iga Swiatek, Charles Leclerc

MANILA, Philippines—Taylor Fritz’s upset win at the Indian Wells was among the top sports stories of the week.

Fritz shocked Nadal in straight sets to claim his first Masters 1000 event.

LeBron James makes another appearance on the list after the Los Angeles Lakers superstar climbed to number two in the NBA’s all-time scoring.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc also made headlines following his dramatic win at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Leclerc and teammate Carlos Sainz went one-two in Formula One’s season-opener.

Completing this edition are Iga Swiatek, who became the first Polish woman to win the Indian Wells, and the Alaska Aces.

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