6:23 PM ET Bryce Harper claimed his second Most Valuable Player Award on Thursday, edging out Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr. and several others in what seemingly became a wide-open race in the National League. Harper captured 17 of the 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Soto (six first-place votes) and
6:53 PM ET Shohei Ohtani, coming off a sensational, largely unprecedented 2021 season, was crowned the American League’s Most Valuable Player unanimously on Thursday. The Los Angeles Angels‘ two-way star claimed all 30 first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America and became the fifth unanimous MVP since 2000, joining Mike Trout (2014), Albert
8:10 PM ET Brady HendersonESPN RENTON, Wash. — Seattle Seahawks receiver DK Metcalf got another talking-to from coach Pete Carroll after his latest on-field incident, and if his comments Thursday were any indication, he got the message. “I think I’ve had an outburst three times this year, so we’ve talked three times,” Metcalf said. “The
6:35 PM ET The NFL sent a memo to clubs this week reaffirming its crackdown on taunting and insisting that it will continue until players change their behavior. The impact of the NFL’s points of emphasis typically fade over the course of the season as players adjust and league officials grow satisfied with the results.
5:52 PM ET Associated Press ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. — Sebastian Munoz saw the tough weather conditions on the way to the RSM Classic and figured all he could do was keep his head down and make birdies. He wound up with a 10-under 60 to shatter his career round by 6 shots. Scoring was
3:37 PM ET The most dramatic Decision Day in Major League Soccer history is behind us, and while we’re sad to see the season end for 13 unlucky clubs (and their even unluckier fans), our enthusiasm for the beginning of the MLS Cup playoffs knows no bounds. The New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids will
10:02 AM ET Associated Press TURIN, Italy — The top three players have advanced to the semifinals at the ATP Finals. Third-ranked Alexander Zverev joined No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 2 Daniil Medvedev in the last four at the season-ending event for the top eight players by beating Hubert Hurkacz 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday.
3:23 PM ET With wife Ashley Kerr due to give birth, Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said that he won’t accompany the Thunder on a three-game trip starting Friday in Milwaukee. Assistant coach Dave Bliss will take over as acting head coach. After Friday’s game against the Bucks, the Thunder visit the Boston Celtics on
5:22 PM ET Associated Press NAPLES, Fla. — On a course she didn’t expect, Nelly Korda delivered the round she needed with a 6-under 66 that left her two shots out of the lead Thursday and gave her a good start toward winning LPGA Tour player of the year. The $1.5 million prize for winning
4:52 PM ET METAIRIE, La. — New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara did not practice Thursday, leaving his status uncertain for Sunday’s game at the Philadelphia Eagles. Kamara returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday after he had missed the Week 10 loss at the Tennessee Titans with a knee injury. It’s unclear