Mary Earps and Stuart Broad Lead BBC Sports Personality of the Year Shortlist
The BBC has announced the shortlist for the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year award, with England women’s goalkeeper Mary Earps emerging as the favorite to win. Earps, who won the Golden Glove at the Women’s World Cup, is joined by five other prominent athletes: retired cricketer Stuart Broad, retiring jockey Frankie Dettori, wheelchair tennis star Alfie Hewett, heptathlon world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and golfer Rory McIlroy. The nominees were selected by a panel of sports journalists and executives based on their achievements throughout the year. Notable accomplishments include Broad’s decisive role in the Ashes series, Hewett’s Grand Slam titles, and McIlroy’s Ryder Cup victory. The winner will be determined by a public phone vote during the live ceremony scheduled for December 19. This announcement follows last year’s victory by Beth Mead. While Earps is heavily favored due to the Lionesses' impact on women's football, the article notes differing opinions on the suitability of certain nominations, particularly regarding team-based successes versus individual merit.
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Mary Earps and Stuart Broad Lead BBC Sports Personality of the Year Shortlist
The BBC has announced the shortlist for the 2023 Sports Personality of the Year award, with England women’s goalkeeper Mary Earps emerging as the favorite to win. Earps, who won the Golden Glove at the Women’s World Cup, is joined by five other prominent athletes: retired cricketer Stuart Broad, retiring jockey Frankie Dettori, wheelchair tennis star Alfie Hewett, heptathlon world champion Katarina Johnson-Thompson, and golfer Rory McIlroy. The nominees were selected by a panel of sports journalists and executives based on their achievements throughout the year. Notable accomplishments include Broad’s decisive role in the Ashes series, Hewett’s Grand Slam titles, and McIlroy’s Ryder Cup victory. The winner will be determined by a public phone vote during the live ceremony scheduled for December 19. This announcement follows last year’s victory by Beth Mead. While Earps is heavily favored due to the Lionesses' impact on women's football, the article notes differing opinions on the suitability of certain nominations, particularly regarding team-based successes versus individual merit.
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