Serena Williams vs. American Pharoah: The Sports Illustrated fallout

Photos: Serena Williams vs American Pharoah
Serena Williams has been crowned Sports Illustrated (SI) Sportsperson of the Year after a 2015 in which she won three grand slam singles titles to take her tally to 21, and lost only three times in 53 matches. But her victory hasn't been well received by everyone.
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Photos: Serena Williams vs American Pharoah
Some sports fans are distraught that racehorse American Pharoah didn't take the prize after winning the Triple Crown in the United States. The three-year-old also won the prestigious Breeders' Cup in his last ever race to round off a stellar season.
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