The race for the prestigious BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year 2024 award is officially underway, with six remarkable athletes shortlisted for the honor. Voting is now open for fans to select their favorite, with the winner to be revealed during the live BBC One show on December 17. Here are the contenders for the award: 1. Simone Biles (United States – Gymnastics) Simone Biles continues to…

As the sun sets over Silverstone, the F1 paddock buzzes with anticipation. It’s 2014, and Susie Wolff, behind the wheel of a Williams car, is about to make history as the first woman to take part in an F1 weekend in 22 years. Although her car would stall in practice and Wolff would not race, the moment still marked a significant milestone in the sport’s history. For Wolff, and many…

After a glittering 20-year playing career at clubs like Chelsea, Real Madrid, and AC Milan, Michael Essien has transitioned to coaching, a move that has given him new insights into the world of management. Despite being one of the best midfielders of his generation, it wasn’t a desire to follow in the footsteps of renowned managers like Jose Mourinho or Carlo Ancelotti that prompted Essien to enter coaching. Instead, it…

Bayern Munich salvaged a dramatic 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling Der Klassiker, but the spotlight was stolen by Harry Kane’s early exit due to injury. Jamie Gittens gave Dortmund the lead in the 27th minute with a sensational solo goal. Picking up a pass from Nico Schlotterbeck near the halfway line, the England Under-21 star breezed past Konrad Laimer and rifled a fierce strike past Manuel Neuer.…

FIFA has released its long-awaited report on the legacy of the 2022 Qatar World Cup, but the governing body has sparked backlash by rejecting its human rights sub-committee’s key recommendation to compensate workers impacted during the tournament’s preparation and delivery. The sub-committee had urged FIFA to use its £39.4m “legacy fund” to provide remedies for migrant workers who suffered harm, including deaths, injuries, unpaid wages, and significant debt. Instead, FIFA…

Bournemouth’s Justin Kluivert etched his name in Premier League history by scoring a hat-trick of penalties in a thrilling 4-2 victory over Wolves at Molineux, a feat not achieved in English top-flight football since 1957. Kluivert’s clinical display came in a dramatic match where Evanilson won all three spot-kicks, the first player in Premier League history to do so. The result sent Wolves into the relegation zone and intensified scrutiny…

Victor Torp’s dramatic late penalty salvaged a 2-2 draw for Frank Lampard in his first game as Coventry City manager against Cardiff City at the CBS Arena. Yakou Meite gave Cardiff the lead just four minutes in, heading home Alex Robertson’s corner, but Coventry responded almost immediately. Ephron Mason-Clark volleyed in Tatsuhiro Sakamoto’s precise pass to equalize in the seventh minute, marking an electrifying start to Lampard’s tenure. The visitors…

La Liga leaders Barcelona suffered a surprising 2-1 home defeat to Las Palmas on Saturday, casting a shadow over their 125th anniversary celebrations. Former Barca striker Sandro Ramirez opened the scoring for the visitors with a low strike that silenced the Camp Nou crowd. Although captain Raphinha leveled with a brilliant low drive, Wolves loanee Fabio Silva sealed the upset, converting Javi Munoz’s exquisite pass to restore Las Palmas’ lead.…

Nottingham Forest secured a much-needed 1-0 victory over Ipswich Town at the City Ground, with Chris Wood’s penalty in the 49th minute sealing the three points. The goal, Wood’s ninth of the Premier League season, equalled Bryan Roy’s club record of 24 Premier League goals. Ipswich started the game confidently but were unable to break down Forest’s defence. Omari Hutchinson came closest for the visitors in the first half, forcing…

The stage is set for an all-Brazilian showdown in Buenos Aires as Atlético Mineiro and Botafogo clash in the Copa Libertadores final at River Plate’s historic Monumental Stadium. The match, kicking off at 20:00 GMT, marks the sixth consecutive time a Brazilian club will lift South America’s most coveted trophy. A Tale of Two Clubs For Atlético Mineiro, this is a chance to recapture the glory of their 2013 Libertadores…

Manchester’s Dakota Ditcheva became the first British woman to secure an MMA world title, stopping Taila Santos in the second round to claim the PFL flyweight crown in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 26-year-old delivered a clinical performance, ending the bout with a series of devastating body shots to remain unbeaten in 14 professional fights, with 13 finishes. The victory also earned her a $1m (£785,000) prize. “I just beat the…

Leicester City’s interim manager, Ben Dawson, has confirmed that the club has addressed players’ “unacceptable” behavior during a recent Christmas party in Copenhagen. The incident came to light just days after the Foxes’ 2-1 defeat to Chelsea and the subsequent sacking of manager Steve Cooper. Videos circulating online, though unverified by BBC Sport, allegedly show players celebrating in a nightclub alongside a sign reading, “Enzo, I miss you,” referencing former…