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BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Live updates and results as Mary Earps is among six sporting stars in contention to win the coveted award
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Follow Mail Sport's live blog for all the latest news, updates and results from the Sports Personality of the Year 2023 ceremony.
Mary Earps: 'I'm so humbled'
'I feel a bit sick actually! First of all, I'd love to say how humbled I am to be on the list of such incredible athletes.
'Thanks for voting for me everybody that voted for me! As Lionesses, we've had an incredible couple of years. It's not been the easiest journey, I'd like to thank the people who have been with me through the really, really not so good times.
'Thank you so much to my team-mates and coaches. I'm going to get off this stage before I get the boot from Gary Lineker!'
Man City win Team of the Year!
It had to be really, didn't it?
After winning the Treble, Man City take the award home, with Kyle Walker and Pep Guardiola thanking the public from Saudi Arabia where they are currently competing in the Club World Cup.
Guardiola also was named Coach of the Year. Not a bad double!
Kenny Dalglish: 'All we did was try to make people happy'
Dalglish strides onto the stage with 'You'll Never Walk Alone' in the background.
'We'll treasure this dearly. It's really a thank you speech to everyone, no more than the people here.
'All we did at football was to try and make people happy. The best way to make people happy is to get results. Thankfully, we were able to do that a few times.
'For me, it's not about taking part, it's about winning.'
Dalglish then tries to hold back tears as he thanks his family and friends.
He then pays tribute to the families of those who lost loved ones during the Hillsborough Disaster, before leaving the stage to a loud round of applause.
Fatima Whitbread delivers emotional speech
A standing ovation for Whitbread as she takes to the stage.
'This is a very, very special award. Helen was a friend, now she's given me the chance to stand here and speak for our children.
'I stand here to celebrate our children and the resilience they show. Children are our future. I am calling for fundamental change, so that there future is happier and healthier, and that they may one day reach their full potential too.
'I am working hard to try and rejuvenate the care system sector. In the 60 years since I was in the care system, I have seen governments come and go and not a lot has changed. It's so important that we work together to build better, happier lives. We all need to feel seen and valued and these children are no different.'
Fatima Whitbread wins the Helen Rollason award!
Whitbread was abandoned as a baby before spending 14 years in children's homes.
She has opened up on her horrendous experiences of being abused, yet still went on to become a champion javelin thrower.
She has now dedicated her life to try and ensure that children never go through the experiences that she went through. A true inspiration.
Desmond Smith: 'I didn't even know I was nominated!'
Smith says he wasn't even aware he was up for the award until the last minute.
Speaking about his sports club, Smith says: 'We love cricket, and we love football, but it wasn't easy in those days (the 1960s) to get into white-dominated teams, so we created our own team.
'We now run about 11 football teams, cricket teams, a hockey team. We have fun days, we have the ACE programme, people from African and Caribbean background, encouraging them into cricket. Our next target is to build a pavillion. So if there are any sponsors out there!...'
Desmond Smith wins the Unsung Hero award!
Smith is chairman of Sheffield's Caribbean Sports Club.
He created his own club after coming to the UK in the 1960s, and has given back to his community over the last 60 years.
Members of the club have described it as 'like a family', and Smith has created that atmosphere. A very deserving winner.
Tommy Fleetwood stepping in for McIlroy
In fact, we do not get to hear from McIlroy, instead his Ryder Cup team-mate Tommy Fleetwood takes to the stage to speak on his behalf.
He hails McIlroy as a 'great leader'. Fleetwood hit the winning putt at the Ryder Cup, and admits it was a very special moment.
And that's your lot, voting will be opening very soon!
Mary Earps: 'It's been an incredible couple of years'
On her journey, Earps tells Scott: 'It's been an incredible couple of years and I feel really grateful to be able to fulfill my wildest dreams.'
On fans cheering her name: 'It's a lot different to what I knew growing up. I'm trying to embrace it all. Lots of hard work still to do.'
Making goalkeeping cool: 'It's so important. You've got to show a lot of resilience in life, a lot of character. I think football is a vehicle and we can all change the world in some small way so that's what I'm trying to do.'
Stuart Broad: 'I could never have written more of a fairytale finish'
Broad takes to the stage without getting those knees pumping. Disappointing!
He tells Lineker: 'The emotion (brings out the best in me). It (The Ashes) was so competitive and I love that part of it.'
'To be able to have mum, dad, family and friends down at the Oval, I remember just seeing the faces in the crowd, it was really special just walking off.'
What's next for Broad? 'Cricket is my greatest hobby so I want to stay in it. I'll definitely stay part of the cricket family.'
Alfie Hewett: 'Tennis means everything to me'
Hewett tells Balding: 'Tennis means everything to me. It really opened up a massive opportunity that I didn't see at the time. I was a seven-year-old who couldn't accept my disability. I felt like I got myself back again.
'To be on the stage tonight getting recognition, I really am grateful.
'In my eyes, I wouldn't be where I am today without those people in my corner. My family have been my biggest fans since day one. My team, they really are incredible.'
Frankie Dettori is in France
Dettori is not in the studio tonight but is instead enjoying a family holiday in France. He still has time to talk to Balding, though, as he reflects on a memorable 2023.
'To me, I'm already a winner. I already feel a winner to be a nominee. Other than Stuart Broad, all of the others weren't even born when I started riding!
When asked how he is still going, Dettori says: 'The most important thing is your mental state. The hunger to continue winning.'
On why he is not retiring, Dettori explains: 'Wherever I went, I kept on winning. I got to August and I thought "am I doing the right thing here?" I thought, I can't really carry on in England because they did so many farewells for me, so I emigrated to the USA because it's the last chance to continue. The desire for winning is still there. Sorry everyone, I made a mistake, I shouldn't have said I was going to retire!'
Katarina Johnson-Thompson: 'I had nothing to lose'
Johnson-Thompson starts off by thanking her support team for getting her through her 'lowest moments'.
'Going into this year, I had nothing to lose. I had seen rock bottom. I didn't want the perception of me to be what you saw in Tokyo. When I came back from those Olympics there was a lot of sympathy, and my main mantra was "I'm not going to go out like this".
'I want that (Olympic gold) for myself (next year).'
Josh Kerr in attendance
1500m world champion Josh Kerr is in attendance and has just spoken to Gabby Logan alongside wheelchair star Hannah Cockroft.
They are both here to support Katarina Johnson-Thompson, although some feel Kerr should have been on the shortlist himself.
Kenny Dalglish to receive Lifetime Achievement award
Scotland and Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award tonight.
He has arrived for tonight's programme alongside former team-mates Alan Hansen and Graeme Souness.
Exclusive:Mary Earps promises NOT to swear this time!
Earps went viral during the World Cup final for roaring 'f*** off' after making a penalty save to keep her side in the game.
She has spoken to Mail Sport's David Coverdale, and promised there will be no repeat of her foul-mouthed shout tonight!
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Stuart Broad and Mollie King hit the red carpet
Stuart Broad is also on the six-person shortlist alongside Mary Earps.
The England bowler, who finished his career in spectacular fashion earlier this year by helping his country draw the Ashes, has hit the red carpet with fiancee Mollie King ahead of tonight's ceremony.
- And the winner of BBC Sports Personality of the Year is... Mary Earps!
- Man City win Team of the Year!
- Kenny Dalglish wins the Lifetime Achievement award!
- Erling Haaland wins BBC's World Sports Star award!
- Fatima Whitbread wins the Helen Rollason award!
- Desmond Smith wins the Unsung Hero award!
- Mia Brookes wins Young Sports Personality of the Year!
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