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On one of the biggest days of his life, LeBron James took the long way home. Once inside his hometown's city limits, James pulled his high-powered Ferrari off I-77 and drove the back roads to St. Vincent-St. Mary High School, his alma mater.
Albert Pujols views MVP voting a little differently these days. "You have to consider everything. You have to put all the numbers together," the St. Louis star said Monday after powering past Philadelphia slugger Ryan Howard to win the award for the second time.
The chants of "MVP, MVP" directed at Kobe Bryant by Los Angeles Lakers' fans have a different meaning now. They represent fact, not just sentiment. Bryant played like a Most Valuable Player on Wednesday night, getting 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals and remain the only unbeaten team in the postseason.
Finally, an MVP award for Kobe Bryant. Regarded as the NBA's best player for several years but never its most valuable, Bryant earned the honor at last on Tuesday after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He called the award a blessing and an honor and emphasized that he wants another trophy this year.
Looks like Tom Brady will be true to his word. One day after promising his ankle injury wouldn't keep him from preparing for and playing in the Super Bowl, Brady was back where he belongs Monday. He practiced with the New England Patriots for the first time since he was hurt against San Diego in the AFC championship game more than a week ago.
Two honors in four days is pretty impressive even for Tom Brady. After all, he only wins one game every week.
Alex Rodriguez has millions of dollars in his investment accounts, three AL MVP awards for his trophy case — and zero World Series rings for his fingers.
Back in June, Justin Morneau walked into manager Ron Gardenhire's office with a .236 batting average and was benched. Though he didn't realize it at the time, he walked out an MVP. "It woke me up," Morneau said Tuesday after edging Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees to win the AL's Most Valuable Player award. "He lit a fire under me."
Ryan Howard had a season that defied convention, one that made him only the second player voted Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player in consecutive years.
Shaun Alexander wanted market value. The Seattle Seahawks responded with the richest contract for a running back in NFL history.
Dustin Pedroia, Pint-Size Red Sox Spark Plug is MVP!Dustin Pedroia has collected his share of trophies and accolades this offseason, and this afternoon, the Red Sox' little second baseman claimed the biggest individual honor of all.
USC's Pete Carroll Praises John David BootyCoach Carroll offers insights into his star QB, two-time Rose Bowl MVP John David Booty, who was drafted over the weekend by the Minnesota Vikings.
Vikings Draft JD Booty The Minnesota Vikings may have gotten the steal of the 2008 NFL draft when they picked up standout USC quarterback John David Booty in the fifth round.
There's value in this Bonds; Indicted home-run king could be swinging for fences next seasonThis article has merit. I am not pleased with Barry Bonds and I feel that the proces should lead us where it does.
Browns finally playing in important gameThe last time Cleveland Browns Stadium was the site of an important game came in the 2002 season finale.
MLB: Handing out the midseason winner and loser awards at the All-Star breakThe All-Star break is almost upon us. It's time to toast the game's best ... and roast the worst. So drink 'em all in, from MVPs of the first half of the year to players worthy of a frothy Cy Yuk.
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