Jude Bellingham, Luke Littler Nominated for BBC Award

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist for 2024 has been announced, featuring notable athletes such as Jude Bellingham, Luke Littler, and Keely Hodgkinson. Bellingham, known for his successes with Real Madrid and England's national team, and Littler, a young darts prodigy, are among the frontrunners. Other nominees include cricketer Joe Root, triathlete Alex Yee, and Para-cyclist Dame Sarah Storey. Notably absent from the list is Mark Cavendish, despite his historic Tour de France record. The event, broadcast live from MediaCityUK in Salford, will allow the public to vote for the winner on December 17. Hodgkinson, who is favored to win, could follow the recent trend of female winners.