It’s no contest who deserves to be the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the YearWhen word came down that Sports Illustrated had made Serena Williams this year’s “Sportsperson of the Year” – complete with a cover displaying the winner seated in what could certainly be considered a throne – I smiled from the inside out. The woman deserves this. Related: Serena Williams' grace helps us escape the banality of racism ... for a while | William C Anderson Related: Serena Williams isn't just an athlete – she shows black girls their bodies are perfect | Victoria Brown Related: Serena Williams transcends sport. We're lucky to be living in her time Related: There are many things I would inquire of Serena Williams, and none of them involve Maria Sharapova | Sarah Day Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com