rookie of the year

MLB Hall of Famer Willie McCovey was one of the game's greatest power hitters has passed away at the age of 80. He played for 22 major league seasons, hitting 521 HRs

Put some more hardware on the mantle for Seattle Storm's Breanna Stewart has been announced as the WNBA MVP after leading Seattle to the best record in the league.

NEW YORK (AP) — Seattle forward Jordan Morris has been voted Major League Soccer's Rookie of the Year after scoring 12 goals in his first professional season. The 21-year-old made his national team debut two years ago while still at Stanford...

NEW YORK (AP) — Slugger Kris Bryant, pitchers Jon Lester and Kyle Hendricks, and manager Joe Maddon of the World Series champion Chicago Cubs are among the finalists for baseball's major postseason awards. The Baseball Writers' Association of America announced the top three vote-getters in each category Monday...

Baseball is mourning the loss of Miami Marlins pitcher Jose Fernandez, who died early Sunday morning. He was 24.

NEW YORK (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike put up career numbers this season for Los Angeles and was arguably the most consistent impact player in the league. Her efforts earned her Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year honors on Tuesday. The award was chosen by the 14-member media panel that votes for the weekly power poll...

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2015 American League Rookie of the Year is Houston shortstop Carlos Correa. The youngest position player in the majors made his debut June 8 and hit .279 with 22 homers, 68 RBIs and 14 steals to help the Astros make their first postseason appearance in a decade...

A person close to the situation says Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd has won the WNBA rookie of the year award. The person spoke to The Associated Press late Wednesday night on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made...