Alun Wyn Jones named as Sports Personality 2019 contenderpublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019Breaking
Summary
Ben Stokes, Dina Asher-Smith, Raheem Sterling, Alun Wyn Jones, Lewis Hamilton and Katarina Johnson-Thompson named as 2019 Sports Personality contenders
Public will vote for winner during BBC One show on Sunday, 15 December
Alun Wyn Jones named as Sports Personality 2019 contenderpublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
Postpublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
The fourth name is going to be revealed on the Nihal Arthanayake Afternoon Show on BBC Radio 5 Live any minute now.
You can listen here.
Postpublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
Hello again.
Cricketer Ben Stokes, athlete Dina Asher-Smith and footballer Raheem Sterling are the contenders that have been revealed so far for 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
The fourth name will be announced shortly...
Postpublished at 13:40 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
That's three of the contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award announced - Ben Stokes, Dina Asher-Smith and Raheem Sterling.
We'll be back to reveal the fourth contender on BBC Radio 5 Live's Nihal Arthanayake Show from 14:45 GMT.
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Oli: Raheem Sterling should be #SPOTY, external this year. From dazzling performances in City blue to becoming England’s best player & shining a light and forcing action in football on racism, there’s nobody more deserving.
Folarin Olawale: Give it to him now. It’s a no contest this year. Everyone will be voting Raheem Sterling.
Postpublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
Raheem Sterling
Contender: Raheem Sterling
Sport: Football
Age: 24
Won domestic treble of Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup with Manchester City. The England star, named as Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year, was also praised for his public stance against racism.
Postpublished at 13:24 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
Here's Ellen White, who scored six goals in England's run to the Women's World Cup semi-finals, on why she's backing Raheem Sterling...
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End of twitter postRaheem Sterling named as Sports Personality 2019 contenderpublished at 13:21 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
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Postpublished at 13:15 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
We're about to find out the identity of the latest contender on the BBC Radio 1Xtra Yasmin Evans Show...
Postpublished at 13:10 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
Welcome back to the announcement of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award nominees.
So far today cricketer Ben Stokes and athlete Dina Asher-Smith have been named on the shortlist.
Who will be next?
Postpublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
So now we know two of the contenders for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award - cricketer Ben Stokes and athlete Dina Asher-Smith. The third nominee will be revealed on the BBC Radio 1Xtra Yasmin Evans Show at about 13:20 GMT. Come back then to find out who it is.
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Cat: May as well just give it him now! No point naming the other nominees! Ben for the win!
Sharon H: Dina Asher-Smith will definitely be getting my vote.
Phil World: Stokes has to win it. He's united the country twice this year in the World Cup final and at Headingley. For me, given where this country is, that's huge. It allowed millions of people to forget about politics and enjoy the drama of sport, that's powerful.
Siu: Has to be between Asher-Smith and Stokes.
Postpublished at 08:49 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
Dina Asher-Smith
Contender: Dina Asher-Smith
Sport: Athletics
Age: 23
First British woman to win a major global sprint title as she claimed world 200m gold in a new personal best and national record time of 21.88 seconds. Also picked up silver medals in the 100m and 4x100m relay.
Postpublished at 08:44 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
We've got Stormzy to make the case for athlete Dina Asher-Smith for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award...
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End of twitter postDina Asher-Smith named as Sports Personality 2019 contenderpublished at 08:41 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
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We'll discover the latest contender any minute now - once BBC Breakfast have finished their sports bulletin!
Postpublished at 08:30 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
We already know that cricketer Ben Stokes is on the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award and it's almost time to reveal the next contender.
You can watch the announcement on BBC Breakfast - or find out who it is here.
Postpublished at 08:10 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
A short break for us and then the next contender will be revealed from 08:35 GMT on BBC Breakfast. Join us shortly before then.
Postpublished at 08:02 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
Ben Stokes
Contender: Ben Stokes
Sport: Cricket
Age: 28
Stokes helped England win the Cricket World Cup for the first time with a dramatic super-over victory against New Zealand at Lord's and then made a remarkable unbeaten 135 in the one-wicket third Ashes Test triumph against Australia at Headingley.
Postpublished at 07:57 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2019
And here's Ed Sheeran to tell us why he is backing Ben Stokes for the BBC Sports Personality award...
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