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    ‘I never enjoyed presenting it,’ says Gary Lineker as he reveals it was his decision to leave show before BBC exit

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    GARY LINEKER has revealed he “never really enjoyed” presenting one iconic show during his time at the BBC.The former England striker stepped away from his hosting roles on Match of the Day and Sports Personality of the Year last month. Gary Lineker left his role as host of Match of the Day last monthCredit: GettyThe ex-Three Lions talisman has presented MOTD and SPOTY for over two decadesCredit: GettyLineker announced he would leave the MOTD hot seat after 25 years. He will stay with the Beeb to front coverage of next season’s FA Cup and the 2026 World Cup. The 64-year-old also quit his hosting duties on SPOTY, which he had fronted for the past 23 editions.Lineker claims his decision was based on the ceremony being moved to an independent production company. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAnd he dropped the bombshell that he had never really been comfortable hosting the iconic awards. Speaking in front of a live audience for podcast The Rest is Football, Lineker said: “Just to make it clear, what happened with Sports Personality of the Year is that it went to an independent production company.”It was granted at the start of the year. Now, I saw that as an opportunity to get out of presenting Sports Personality. “It’s a great show, but it’s the one TV gig that I never really enjoyed.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLineker added his former colleague Des Lynam “shared” the sentiment. He continued: “It’s a very strange show to do. Alan Shearer in the dark on Gary Lineker’s MOTD replacement, but reveals why he doesn’t want to know who’s coming in”Also, it’s the one thing where every single word that you say on it has to be agreed by all parties at the BBC. “Every single interview you do, you have to say what questions you’re going to ask. I mean, I like to ad-lib, I like to go off-piste.”This year’s edition of SPOTY was won by Olympic hero Keely Hodgkinson and featured an all-female presenting lineup for the first time.Lineker has revealed he was never a fan of hosting Sport’s Personality of the YearCredit: PALineker admitted he had not watched the ceremony – but added Hodgkinson “deservedly” took the top gong.The ex-England star will continue to present podcasts the Match of the Day: Top 10 and The Rest of Football on BBC Sounds. In a statement released on November 12, he said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”Meet ‘new Match of the Day host’ Kelly Cates, daughter of a Liverpool iconKELLY CATES is reportedly set to quit Sky Sports and move to the BBC.The 49-year-old, Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman will reportedly share hosting duties of Match of the Day and MOTD 2 next season, when Gary Lineker stands down.Cates has worked for the BBC on and off since 2013, for Radio 5 Live. She presented iconic fan phone-in show 606 alongside Ian Wright on Sunday’s between 2013 and 2018. After joining Sky Sports her role was reduced, but Cates returned to host midweek sports show, 5 Live Sport, mostly on Tuesday’s, while she also provided coverage of the 2022 World Cup. The daughter of Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish became a TV presenter at Sky Sports, working on several Premier League shows including Friday Night Live.READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE.Two weeks after the news he was leaving MOTD broke, Lineker’s newest project with Baller League UK was revealed. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe six-a-side spectacular has been a success in Germany – where it was set up by Mats Hummels and Lukas Podolski – and now makes its way to these shores.Lineker – alongside his MOTD pals Micah Richards and Alan Shearer – will take charge of a team, as will Arsenal Invincibles Freddie Ljungberg, Jens Lehmann and Robert Pires. More

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      Keely Hodgkinson looks incredible in daring new feathered outfit after changing out of black dress at SPOTY

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      KEELY HODGKINSON looked incredible in a daring new feathered outfit after changing out her black dress from the Sports Personality of the Year awards.Queen Keely, 22, was crowned the winner of the BBC’s prestigious event last night following a surge in public votes.Keely Hodgkinson stunned in a white dress after winning Sports Personality of the YearCredit: BackGridThe Olympic gold medallist wore a daring dress complete with feathersCredit: BackGridHodgkinson opted for a black outfit while collecting her award earlier in the nightCredit: PAThe amazing dress was also backlessCredit: AlamyThe Olympic gold medallist, who triumphed in the women’s 800m final, saw off competition from darts star Luke Littler and cricket legend Joe Root to take home the top prize.It’s reckoned that Hodgkinson’s latest stunning victory could take her sponsorships and endorsements into the elite £1million-a-year bracket.But she also left viewers stunned with an amazing black backless dress for last night’s ceremony.Hodgkinson turned plenty of heads with the incredible outfit, which featured arm-length coverings reaching up to her hands.READ MORE ON SPOTYAfter SPOTY had finished, the sprinter headed out to celebrate with a night on the town.And as she left Media City in Manchester, Hodgkinson had already changed out of her black outfit into a new white one.The equally-amazing number featured a low-cut top complete with a feathery finish, exposing her shoulders to the cold.But Hodgkinson took no notice of the freezing conditions as she shared a laugh and smile with friends before getting into a car.Most read in AthleticsAfter landing her award last night, the ace delivered an emotional speech on stage to a full house.Hodgkinson said: “I am in a bit of shock. Olympic winner Keely Hodgkinson soaks up the atmosphere with Man Utd fans at Old Trafford Hodgkinson headed out to celebrate her win with palsCredit: BackGridShe got in a car after leaving the event at Media City in ManchesterCredit: BackGridHodgkinson stunned on the red carpet earlier in the nightCredit: AlamyShe beat Luke Littler and Joe Root to the top prizeCredit: PA“I am more excited for my coach (Trevor Painter) as I wouldn’t be here without his guidance.“This year has been incredible and I achieved everything I set out to do on the outdoor track.“I hope you loved watching Paris and I wish you all a wonderful evening.”Hodgkinson finished ahead of 17-year-old darts ace Littler, who will battle it out for the World Darts Championship this month.Getting his runner-up prize, the teen said: “It just goes to show how well I have done this year.”Not only for myself, but I have changed the sport of darts.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I know the amount of academies that have been brought up in different locations, how big the sport has got.”Tickets selling out with the Ally Pally in hours and the Premier league selling out – it just goes to show how much I have changed it.” More

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      Keely Hodgkinson’s SPOTY win could push Olympic superstar into the £1m-a-year bracket with sponsorships and endorsements

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      KEELY HODGKINSON’S SPOTY triumph is the crowning glory of a magnificent year.And according to financial experts, she is due to receive a cash windfall – possibly pushing her annual earnings towards the £1MILLION mark.Keely Hodgkinson scooped the prestigious BBC Sports Personality of the Year awardCredit: PAThe gong capped off an incredible 2024 for the middle-distance runnerCredit: PAAnd it could soon lead to her raking in the cash courtesy of endorsement dealsCredit: REUTERSShe went into the Paris Olympics with an enormous weight of expectations on her shoulders as favourite for 800m gold.But Hodgkinson, still only 22, coped admirably with the pressure to deliver emphatically over 116 seconds and two laps of the Stade de France track.And now she can utilise her new-found fame with the BBC’s SPOTY award to ensure her financial security for years to come.Dr Dan Plumley, sports finance expert at Sheffield Hallam University, told casino.co.uk: “Scooping the SPOTY award will only increase her fame and status.READ MORE ON KEELY HODGKINSON“She’s already becoming one of the most recognisable faces for UK Athletics.“Her success can lead to off-track partnerships and endorsements with good relationships with brands and marketing agencies.“Off-field earnings are a key driver of financial success for individual athletes.“And it is not unusual to see athletes pursue sponsorship and commercial opportunities to boost their income.Most read in AthleticsBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKeely Hodgkinson celebrates her SPOTY win with Trevor Painter and Jenny MeadowsCredit: PA“Form and success on the track will continue to drive what happens for next for Hodgkinson.”But there is little doubt that the sponsorship opportunities will continue to come in.”Olympic winner Keely Hodgkinson soaks up the atmosphere with Man Utd fans at Old Trafford Hodgkinson stole the nation’s hearts last summer in Paris.Everybody had expected Hodgkinson – the world’s leading 800 metres runner – to storm to victory on the night of Monday, August 5 and she did just that.Her beaming smile and warm personality is why this girl from the Greater Manchester town of Atherton, who now lives in Salford, was voted last night as BBC Sports Personality of the Year.This is the fourth successive year a woman has lifted the prestigious trophy – following tennis superstar Emma Raducanu and footballers Beth Mead and Mary Earps – and that is a record.It is the 19th time in 60 years someone from track-and-field has received the main SPOTY Award, more than any other sport.Decent company that includes former winners Steve Ovett, Seb Coe, Daley Thompson, Kelly Holmes and Mo Farah.A reminder that even if some big names refuse to do media or the sport continues to suffer financial cutbacks, there is an appetite for athletics at the highest level.These days Hodgkinson, is used to winning races that she enters but that was not always the case.Keely Hodgkinson has the potential to become the face of British athleticsCredit: AlamyUntil this summer, the middle-distance heroine had to accept silver at THREE major championships – the 2021 Olympics and 2022 and 2023 World Championships.Those second-placed results really hit her hard, especially as she was defeated on each occasion by fractions of a second.Concerns that she might once again become the bridesmaid were allayed as she entered the Games having posted a personal best of 1:54.61 in London in July – the sixth-best time in history.Everything went perfectly on the track in 2024 – “the first time in a year where I’ve actually achieved everything ” – something that perhaps only happens once or twice in an athlete’s career.Yet this time 12 months ago, she was unable to run for NINE WEEKS over Christmas and the New Year due to a serious knee issue.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt was all down to a freak accident where she had “torn a ligament and tendon and a little bit of my hamstring around the knee area”.Whilst she was eager to resume training early, it was only by listening to and trusting her coach Trevor Painter that she managed to rest up and then make a successful return. More

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      Who are Keely Hodgkinson’s coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny Meadows?

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      TREVOR Painter and Jenny Meadows are the coaching duo behind British middle-distance runner Keely Hodgkinson’s success.They’ll no doubt be beaming with pride as Keely is the bookies’ favourite to take home BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024.Keely Hodgkinson pictured training with her coaches Trevor Painter and Jenny MeadowsCredit: GettyJenny Meadows pictured with her 800m silver medal at the British Athletics Indoor Championships in 2015Credit: GettyWho is Trevor Painter?Trevor Painter is the founder and head coach of M11 Track Club, Manchester, which specialises in coaching middle-distance events.He has been coaching athletes for almost 25 years and has guided more than 30 athletes to international level.Trevor received the Coaching Achievement Award as part of the World Athletics Awards 2024, recognising his outstanding contributions to coaching at all levels in athletics.He holds an MSc in Elite Coaching Practice from the University of Central Lancashire and is known for his scientific approach to training.read more on keely hodgkinsonWho is Jenny Meadows?Jenny Meadows, a former world-class 800m runner, works alongside Trevor as a coach at M11 Track Club.She brings her vast experience as an international athlete to the coaching partnership, offering valuable insights and wisdom both on and off the track.Her role extends beyond just technical coaching — she acts as a mentor and life coach to the athletes.PhilosophyJenny and Trevor are known for their unique approach to coaching, which includes:Most read in AthleticsCreating the right environment: They focus on making training enjoyable and fostering a fun atmosphere to retain athletes.Flexibility: They adapt their coaching style to suit individual athletes, recognising the importance of not constraining “free spirits” like Keely Hodgkinson.Holistic development: They emphasise the importance of athletes having a life outside of training, encouraging them to seize opportunities wherever possible.Scientific approach: Trevor handles the technical aspects and science, while Jenny complements this with her practical experience.AchievementsUnder their guidance, the M11 Track Club has produced several world-class athletes, including:Olympic winner Keely Hodgkinson soaks up the atmosphere with Man Utd fans at Old Trafford Keely Hodgkinson: Olympic gold medalist and multiple world championship medalist in 800m.Georgia Bell: Bronze medalist in the 1500m at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Lewis Davey: Bronze medalist in the 4x400m relay at the Paris 2024 Olympics.Sarah Healy: Irish international runner finished second in the 5th Avenue Mile.RelationshipTrevor and Jenny are a husband-and-wife team who run the M11 Track Club together.Keely Hodgkinson posing with coach Trevor Painter after receiving the 800m gold medal at the 2023 European Indoor Championships in in Istanbul, TurkeyCredit: GettyTheir relationship began as a coach-athlete partnership before evolving into a romantic one.Trevor was Jenny’s coach throughout her illustrious career, during which she earned multiple world and European 800m medals.Marriage & childrenThe couple tied the knot in 2006, but details of their big day have not been reportedIn July 2016, at the age of 35, Meadows announced her retirement from professional running.On January 11, 2024, Jenny took to X/Twitter to announce the birth of their first child.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe wrote: “Welcome to the world Arabella Connie Meadows-Painter who was born at 00:12 on Sunday 10th Jan weighing 7lb 2oz.”Myself & @Faster_feet promise to love and support you.” More

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      BBC SPOTY favourite Keely Hodgkinson reveals fashion legend touched her cheek and called her beautiful

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      KEELY HODGKINSON says being branded “beautiful” by fashion icon Giorgio Armani was the craziest thing to happen to her since becoming Olympic 800 metres champion.From the running track to the catwalk, Britain’s athletics superstar is hot property these days and was invited to Milan in September by a major fashion brand.Keely Hodgkinson says she was branded ‘beautiful’ by Giorgio ArmaniCredit: GettyThe Olympic champ is frontrunner to win SPOTY tonightCredit: Sunday TimesShe loved being praised by fashion legend ArmaniCredit: GettyAs someone comfortable in both spikes and stilettos, Hodgkinson was surprised to be noticed by the famous Italian designer who was enthralled with her epic display in Paris.Hodgkinson, 22, said: “The craziest thing that has happened to me? I’m going to say when I met Giorgio Armani . . . “He came over to me and put his hand on my cheek and called me ‘Bella’ (pretty in English). Which I thought was really nice.“He’s just a little man. I met him in Milan at Fashion Week briefly. He can’t speak English but he’s quite into his sport.  He’s a lot older now, he’s 90 years old, but he looks great.READ MORE IN SPORT“He’s still heavily involved in his work. That was a really cool moment.”It is one wonderful example that sums up the mad celebrity world that Hodgkinson now inhabits.But she has earned that as only NINE other women have won an Olympic gold medal in Team GB colours in track and field over 60 years.It is why she is the front-runner to be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year, which is being held close to her apartment in Salford, tonight.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIf it happens, and darts star Luke Littler is a strong challenger, she will become the fourth woman in a row to receive the accolade — a record — but ten less than the men’s longest stretch.And her training mentor Trevor Painter, who masterminded three Olympic medallists this summer, is likely to be named Coach of the Year.Olympics hero Keely Hodgkinson thanks her home town for their support at the Paris Olympics Hodgkinson won the 800m gold in ParisCredit: GettyShe became a national treasure with victory over the summerCredit: GettyHodgkinson said: “If I go back to the beginning of the year when I started training, it didn’t go my way at all.“I spent a couple of months out with injury. But I just kept trusting the process and training got better.“About a month out, I realised I was in really good shape.“It’s the first time in a year where I’ve actually achieved everything I’ve set out to achieve on the outdoor track, which is quite special and doesn’t happen very often.”In 2025, Hodgkinson will attempt to win a hat-trick of gold medals at European and World Indoor level and then it is the World Outdoor Championships in September.And the controversial 800m world record of 1min 53.28sec — set in 1983  by Jarmila Kratochvilova of the Czech Republic — is within her sights. The question is whether she can do it in the next 12 months or closer to the LA 2028 Games.Hodgkinson, whose current PB is 1:54.61, said: “Medals can never be taken away from you, so that will always be a top priority. I don’t have a World Championship gold yet.“I do think 1.53 is possible — but obviously it takes a special race.READ MORE SUN STORIES“You’ve got to be in perfect shape, with perfect conditions, the right race for all that to come together.” BBC Sports Personality of the Year will be available to watch live tonight from 7pm on BBC One and iPlayerHodgkinson has also become a style iconCredit: GettyShe is up against some big names for SPOTYCredit: keely.hodgkinson/Instagram More

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      I’ve got 19 gold medals and I’m on Sports Personality of the Year shortlist – but lots of people don’t know who I am

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      DAME SARAH STOREY is in the running for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award – but she admits people still ask “Who is she?”.The Paralympic Games star has enjoyed a medal-laden career with 19 gold medals.Sarah Storey has been nominated for SPOTYCredit: GettyShe has won 19 gold medals during her careerCredit: PALuke Littler is one of the favourites for the awardCredit: PAJude Bellingham is also in the runningCredit: APStorey, 47, is up against popular stars including Luke Littler and Jude Bellingham in the race for SPOTY.Olympic 800m champ Keely Hodgkinson and triathlon king Alex Yee as well as record-breaking cricketer Joe Root are also in the running.The cyclist and swimmer has insisted that para-sports is not covered enough between Paralympic games.Storey has claimed that, as a result, it makes sports more challenging and affects people’s ability to recognise her compared to her counterparts.READ MORE ON SPORTShe said: “It’s really, really challenging.”You only have to look at comments when I was out of Dancing on Ice, people were like, ‘Well, who is she?’”People don’t see para-sport on TV enough to know who their most successful athlete is.”She won two more gold medals in the C4-C5 road race and the C5 time trials in the Paris Olympics earlier this year.Most read in AthleticsCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSShe was expected to appear on Dancing on Ice but was forced to withdraw due to a fractured ankle, which occurred during practice.If Storey succeeds at SPOTY, she will have made history as the oldest winner of the award ever.Dancing On Ice chaos as Sarah Storey QUITS with nasty injury weeks before show startsKeely Hodgkinson has also been nominated for the awardCredit: Sunday TimesAlex Yee is also in with a chance after his Olympic heroicsCredit: GettySarah Storey’s Paralympic medalsHere is a look at Sarah Storey’s Paralympic medal haul…1992:2x Gold3x Silver1x Bronze1996:3x Gold1x Silver1x Bronze2000:2004:2x Silver1x Bronze2008:2012:2016:2020:2024:She had already picked up her fifth gold medal in swimming before four of her rivals were born.She first competed in the Games back in 1992 when she was just 14 years old.The mum of two added: “I’m quite happy at being the oldest.”The only person [on the SPOTY shortlist] who was born when I went to my first Games was Joe Root and the other four weren’t born until after I’d won my fifth gold in swimming.”There’s lots of talk around older athletes, especially older female athletes, and I’m involved in research into enabling more female athletes to continue into their late thirties, early forties and in my case late forties.”The example I’m hopefully leading is that you can come back after having children, if you’ve got the right support, if you know your body, and you can continue to enjoy competitive sports at any level.”Storey is aiming to make it ten appearances at the Paralympics in Los Angeles in 2028.However, she is aware of the competition from younger athletes such as France star Heïdi Gaugain.Storey had the edge over Gaugain in Paris as she beat her in the road race after a thrilling sprint finish.She said: “It’s taking it one year at a time and hopefully come March or April, when I’m fully recovered [from her ankle injury], I’ll have got a plan together.”You’ve got to be strategic and if you’re not, you don’t know where you’re going to find those gains.”They’re marginal and they get even more marginal as you get older.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Heidi is getting older and stronger, and that’s exciting.”But I have to make sure I’ve got a plan to counteract her youthfulness.”Joe Root is the final nominee for the SPOTYCredit: APBBC Sports Personality of the Year Award nominationsHere is a look at the nominations for this year’s SPOTY…Luke Littler – Darts starJude Bellingham – FootballerKeely Hodgkinson – OlympianAlex Yee – OlympianSarah Storey – ParalympianJoe Root – Cricketer More

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      How Lionesses hero Mary Earps can cash in on Sports Personality of the Year win with huge Instagram earnings

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      MARY EARPS looks set to profit of her ever-increasing popularity after winning the Sports Personality of the Year award.The Lionesses hero pipped the likes of Stuart Broad and Rory McIlroy to the gong and more victories are coming for her.
      Mary Earps won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awardCredit: PA
      The goalkeeper wowed in an incredible dress at the ceremonyCredit: Alamy
      Earps has 47 England caps and won the Euros in 2022Credit: Getty
      A study by CasinoAlpha.com claims that Earps can now cash-in on her fame via social media.
      The goalkeeper has 748,000 followers on Instagram and the count skyrocketed by 12,091 overnight after the SPOTY ceremony.
      And she already has 1.1million fans on TikTok.
      Number crunchers predict that she could now earn £4,800 per sponsored Instagram post.
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      From the six SPOTY nominees, McIlroy has the most influence and can profit £13,500 should he make a sponsored upload.
      Broad can take home £5,200, Katerina Johnson-Thompson around £2,200, Frankie Detorri a healthy £1,800 and Alfie Hewett is looking at £231.
      Earps can continue to profit off her sensational couple of years on the pitch with plenty of sponsorship deals.
      The 30-year-old is likely to follow in the footsteps commercially of other female footballers like Alex Scott, Leah Williamson and Chloe Kelly.
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      Mary Earps won the Golden Glove at the World CupCredit: PA
      She recently received an honorary degree from Loughborough UniversityCredit: PA
      Brands are in such demand for them that they have a “rock star” level appeal, claims one agent.
      PR expert Sean O’Meara, of Essential Content, said: “Mary could earn millions. Her potential is huge.
      “Winning Sports Personality of the Year opens up all sorts of opportunities and could make Mary a household name.
      “Brand and sponsorship deals will increase, presenting jobs are possible and no doubt reality TV shows will start sniffing around.
      “It’s a giant opportunity. The whole Nike replica shirt furore boosted Mary’s popularity as the lovable underdog that everyone can root for.
      “Now she’s been introduced to a more mainstream audience with this award, people who aren’t necessarily football fans.
      “Being the second Lioness to win Sports Personality is good for the whole Lioness brand. 
      “They are a really strong, healthy brand with lots of authenticity and scandal-free.”
      It is looking good for Earps, who has had a promise from Nike that they will not repeat the kit saga.
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      The Manchester United goalie was unhappy that fans could not buy her England shirt because the kit suppliers did not manufacture them.
      Nike eventually overturned their decision and and Earps No1 jerseys flew off the shelves.
      Earps is set to become a household nameCredit: PA More

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      Mary Earps’ incredible £1,460 lingerie-inspired dress was created by same man who designed Beyonce and Rita Ora outfits

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      MARY EARPS’ lingerie-inspired dress was created by the same man who designed outfits for Beyonce and Rita Ora.The Lionesses star wowed on the red carpet at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards in the £1,460 David Koma dress.
      Mary Earps wowed in a lingerie-inspired address as she won BBC Sports Personality of the YearCredit: Getty
      David Koma designed the £1,460 outfit worn by Earps on the red carpetCredit: Getty
      Her eye-catching outfit resembled a pair of knickers and a corset over the top of a floor-length skirt.
      Earps posed on the red carpet in the dress before winning BBC Sports Personality of the Year at Tuesday night’s ceremony.
      The 30-year-old was recognised for her Women’s World Cup heroics, which included saving a penalty in England’s final defeat to Spain.
      In winning the award, she made history as the first goalkeeper to pick up the trophy.
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      Meanwhile, her dress is a red carpet regular, with both ex-Coronation Street actress Helen Flanagan and Love Island star Claudia Fogarty wearing it in the past.
      Koma has also previously designed outfits for a host of other famous faces.
      Beyonce, Rita Ora and Anne Hathaway are amongst the celebrities to have been snapped in his designs.
      Here are some of the stars to have been spotted in Koma’s outfits.
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      Beyonce
      Koma created Beyonce’s outfit for her Renaissance World TourCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The London-based Georgian designer created Beyonce’s costume for the opening night of her Renaissance World Tour.
      She stunned in a bright reflective dress, jacket and boots as she kicked off the tour in Stockholm earlier this year.
      Koma and Beyonce also collaborated for her 2022 Oscars Performance.
      Rita Ora
      Rita Ora wore a Koma design to a charity gala in NovemberCredit: PA
      Fellow singer Rita Ora also wore one of Koma’s designs to the Global’s Make Some Noise Charity Gala in November.
      Ahead of performing at the event, she was snapped in the black and red outfit on the red carpet.
      Anne Hathaway
      Anne Hathaway stunned in Koma’s cut-out dress at a premiere last yearCredit: Rex
      Another of his designs was shown off by actress Hathaway last year.
      She stunned in a light blue cut-out dress at the premiere of her Apple TV+ show WeCrashed.
      Helen Flanagan
      Helen Flanagan wore Koma’s lingerie-inspired dress to the British Fashion AwardsCredit: Splash
      Former soap star Flanagan attended this month’s British Fashion Awards in Koma’s lingerie-inspired dress.
      Claudia Fogarty
      Love Island’s Claudia Fogarty also wowed in the £1,460 dress back in MayCredit: Getty
      Love Islander Claudia, who is dating Altrincham winger Oliver Crankshaw, also wore the £1,460 outfit to the Pride of Manchester Awards back in May. More

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      Owen dubbed ‘gift that keeps on giving’ as he follows apple-throwing story with tale about hitting someone with a DART

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      MICHAEL OWEN has been dubbed the “gift that keeps on giving” after his latest bizarre anecdote.The former England striker followed up his apple-throwing story with a tale about hitting someone with a dart as he hit the red carpet.
      Michael Owen has been dubbed the ‘gift that keeps on giving’ after his latest storyCredit: Alamy
      The gift that keeps on giving. He’s managed to turn a Christmas ‘confession’ into another story about being great at throwing things from distance pic.twitter.com/Vn2QpFtW1x— Jack Kenmare (@jackkenmare_) December 19, 2023

      Owen appeared in front of the cameras ahead of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards on Tuesday night.
      Asked for his Christmas confessions, the 44-year-old explained: “I remember throwing a dart in someone’s leg before, thinking they’re just going to move out the way, just joking around.
      “I was about 20 metres away and thought ‘yeah I’ll just lob this one towards a sad person’.
      “And they just seem to watch it and watch it and watch it just plunk right in their leg and I was like ‘you’re supposed to move’.
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      “I didn’t do it too hard. I wasn’t going to announce that to the world but as you’ve asked.”
      His admission had fans in hysterics, with one commenting: “The gift that keeps on giving. He’s managed to turn a Christmas ‘confession’ into another story about being great at throwing things from distance.”
      Another joked: “He can’t keep getting away with this!”
      A third fan also added: “Just stop throwing things, Michael.”
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      Owen’s latest tale comes after he spoke of being “brave” enough to throw apples in a bin at home as a kid.
      Appearing on Upfront with Simon Jordan, he recalled: “I had the bravery to miss and for their to be a stain on the wallpaper and my Mum to absolutely scream at me and send me upstairs.”
      The ex-Liverpool forward, who won BBC Sports Personality of the Year himself in 1998, was amongst the sporting stars at Tuesday’s ceremony.
      Lionesses goalkeeper Mary Earps took home the award after her Women’s World Cup heroics.
      In doing so, she made history as the first goalkeeper to be crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
      Owen appeared on the red carpet at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awardsCredit: Getty More