This has doubtless been done before, but it's still worth another kicking.
I'ts a week away and the speculation mounts. I heard yesterday that there are rumours that Ronnie O'Sullivan may be in the running, or that the now retired Phil Taylor could be recognised retrospectively for winning 16 world titles. However, a far more likely scenario is that it will be won by a black, lesbian wimmin's footballer, who will take the opportunity during her acceptance speech to point out that 'it's about time the LGBT community and people of colour are more recognised and represented, blah blah...
Or perhaps a swimmer with no arms and legs who managed to float the length of a pool faster than all the other Billy the Fish raspberries.
But my money's on them going traditional, and rewarding the athletic prowess of the 'British Muslim' who has successfully raped the most kids this year.