Andy Murray SPOTY triumph spares BBC a Fury 'nightmare'

Tennis star romps to Sports Personality of the Year as controversial boxer comes fourth

Andy Murray SPOTY
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Andy Murray was crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Sunday night after what The Times calls the "most divisive" competition in the award's 61-year history.

The build-up to the event was dominated by comments from heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury, who had sparked outrage with his outspoken views on homosexuality and the role of women in society.

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