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Sports Personality of the Year 2025 nominees: Hampton, Kelly, Kildunne, Littler, McIlroy, Norris
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2025 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. England footballers Hannah Hampton and Chloe Kelly, rugby union player Ellie Kildunne, darts player Luke Littler, golfer Rory McIlroy and Formula 1 driver Lando Norris are the nominees. Voting will take place during the show on BBC […]
SPOTY 2025: Michelle Agyemang, Luke Littler and Davina Perrin shortlisted for Young Sports Personality
Age: 19 Sport: Football Just three months after her international debut, Agyemang played a dramatic and decisive role in England’s run to Euro 2025 glory – coming off the bench to score crucial late equalisers in both the quarter-final and semi-final. Agyemang’s stunning interventions led to her being named Young Player of the Tournament, and […]