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Canada's Connor McDavid set an Olympic ice hockey record with 13 points in six games, earning tournament MVP despite his team's heartbreaking gold medal loss. His captain Sidney Crosby called his performance "unheard of" and "amazing to see up close."
A kindergarten class in Lumberton, North Carolina, just earned national recognition for their dedication to reading. The Magnolia Elementary students logged over 240 minutes of literacy practice to become MVP champions.
The NBA's redesigned All-Star Game brought back real competition as young stars battled through a three-team tournament that had players actually trying to win. Anthony Edwards took home MVP honors after USA Stars claimed the championship in a format that finally got athletes excited to play defense.
Cal Raleigh smashed 60 home runs and nearly won MVP, but the Mariners catcher isn't dwelling on second place. He's using the experience to fuel his chase for something bigger: a World Series championship.
The Seattle Seahawks captured their second Super Bowl title with a 29-13 victory over the Patriots, capping an incredible comeback season for quarterback Sam Darnold. Running back Kenneth Walker III earned MVP honors as Seattle brought the Lombardi Trophy back to the Pacific Northwest.
Baseball legend Justin Verlander is coming home to the Detroit Tigers, nine years after leaving the team that drafted him. The former MVP and three-time Cy Young winner signed a one-year deal with the contending Tigers, reuniting with the franchise where his Hall of Fame career began.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots 29-13 to claim their second championship, capping a remarkable season with their 10th straight victory. Second-year coach Mike Macdonald and Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker celebrated a season defined by brotherhood and relentless determination.
For the first time ever, all four reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners will compete in the World Baseball Classic. A record 78 MLB All-Stars from 20 nations prove baseball truly belongs to the world.
San Francisco 49ers star Christian McCaffrey bounced back from missing 13 games in 2024 to become an MVP finalist and win Comeback Player of the Year. His inspiring return shows how perseverance and faith can overcome career-threatening setbacks.
Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford claimed his first NFL MVP award after leading the league with 46 touchdowns at age 37. During his emotional acceptance speech, the 17-year veteran told teammates he's looking forward to playing with them again next season.
New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge collected his third MVP award, but his most moving words weren't about baseball stats. The 2025 batting champion spent his acceptance speech thanking his wife and baby daughter for making him a better person.
Defending champion Japan just announced 10 new players for the World Baseball Classic, including reigning World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The roster addition signals Japan's serious push for back-to-back championships this spring.
NBA star Derrick Rose returned to Chicago for a special ceremony honoring his legacy, moving the hometown hero to tears. The emotional tribute celebrated the impact of the youngest MVP in league history on his beloved city.
Chicago native Derrick Rose became just the fifth Bulls player ever to have his jersey retired, joining legends Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. The emotional ceremony at United Center honored the youngest MVP in NBA history, who led his hometown team to a 62-20 record in 2011. #
The Chicago Bulls honored hometown hero Derrick Rose by retiring his No. 1 jersey Saturday night, making him just the fifth player in franchise history to receive the honor. Fans lined up in freezing temperatures hours before the game to celebrate the youngest MVP in NBA history.
The Chicago Bulls honored hometown hero Derrick Rose by retiring his #1 jersey in an emotional ceremony at the United Center. The youngest MVP in NBA history returned home to see his number raised to the rafters alongside Chicago's greatest legends.
The Baltimore Ravens have tapped defensive mastermind Jesse Minter, 42, to lead the team into its next chapter after John Harbaugh's 18-year tenure. The move pairs one of football's brightest coaching minds with two-time MVP Lamar Jackson in a fresh start that has fans buzzing with hope.
The NFL is bringing Super Bowl LX home with Green Day kicking off the 60th championship game in their own backyard. The Bay Area legends will welcome generations of Super Bowl MVPs onto the field in a historic opening ceremony celebrating six decades of football greatness.