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Should there be separate SPOTY awards for men and women?

Should there be separate SPOTY awards for men and women?
There hasn’t been a female winner since Zara Tindall in 2006
23 Nov 2020
SPOTY 2019: how Ben Stokes reacted after winning public vote

SPOTY 2019: how Ben Stokes reacted after winning public vote
England cricket hero takes top award ahead of F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and sprinting star Dina Asher-Smith
16 Dec 2019
SPOTY 2018: Thomas wins ahead of Hamilton and Kane

SPOTY 2018: Thomas wins ahead of Hamilton and Kane
Racing driver Billy Monger and England football coach Gareth Southgate also honoured at the BBC awards
17 Dec 2018
Andy Murray wins broken trophy as SPOTY 'defies parody'

Andy Murray wins broken trophy as SPOTY 'defies parody'
The winner was unanimous but the 'mawkish' BBC end-of-year spectacular failed to win over all the critics
19 Dec 2016
Andy Murray wins SPOTY with twice as many votes as Brownlee

Andy Murray wins SPOTY with twice as many votes as Brownlee
Scot wins a record third award after an amazing 2016 that saw him win Wimbledon, Olympic gold and become world number one
19 Dec 2016
Can anyone beat odds-on favourite Andy Murray to SPOTY?

Can anyone beat odds-on favourite Andy Murray to SPOTY?
The shortlist of 16 is dominated by stars of Team GB after this summers Olympics and Paralympics, with Murray clear favourite
29 Nov 2016
Why Mo Farah might not win SPOTY – and why he shouldn't care

Why Mo Farah might not win SPOTY – and why he shouldn't care
Olympic hero rules himself out of the running for BBC award after a year of unprecedented sporting success
24 Aug 2016

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Andy Murray SPOTY triumph spares BBC a Fury 'nightmare'

Andy Murray SPOTY triumph spares BBC a Fury 'nightmare'
Tennis star romps to Sports Personality of the Year as controversial boxer comes fourth
21 Dec 2015
SPOTY: Murray and Ennis-Hill favourites – but no cricketers

SPOTY: Murray and Ennis-Hill favourites – but no cricketers
Extended shortlist announced after a weekend of drama, but where are the Ashes-winning cricketers or disabled athletes?
1 Dec 2015
Andy Murray must win SPOTY for leading Britain to Davis Cup

Andy Murray must win SPOTY for leading Britain to Davis Cup
Andy Murray’s contribution to a successful Davis Cup campaign has established him as a British sporting great
30 Nov 2015
How did Lewis Hamilton beat Rory McIlroy to SPOTY award?

How did Lewis Hamilton beat Rory McIlroy to SPOTY award?
Golfers express surprise as F1 champion wins - but should he even be eligible?
15 Dec 2014
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Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Tuesday 27 Nov 2012
27 Nov 2012