Most Valuable Player

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In this article: Dirk Nowitzki, MVP, Lakers, Dwyane Wade, Dallas Mavericks, ESPN, Steve Nash, Spurs, Tim Duncan, and Milwaukee Bucks

Today's list is the conclusion of a two part series that dissects the top ten NFL Most Valuable Player candidates and their chances of taking home the trophy. Yesterday, the focus was on the popular, perennial favorites that, while their...

In this article: NFL, New York, and Oregon

...to Albert Pujols. With this year's race all but locked up, I wanted to take a look at a player who I consider to be the front-runner for MVP in 2010. At 25 years old, Matt Kemp has already put up impressive numbers that rank up there with...

In this article: Matt Kemp, MVP, Los Angeles Dodgers, Jason Kendall, Milwaukee Brewers, Gold Glove, Silver Slugger, and Jonathan Broxton

...down all the usual suspects. The stars in today's slideshow are traditional favorites, yes. But good numbers alone don't merit an MVP. The number one criteria of the award-"where would your team be WITHOUT you?"-bears much significance.

In this article: NFL, Cy Young, and Tim Lincecum

To integrate wins and loses into a player's statistical production I have created the MVP Index, or what I call the MVPi. To calculate the MVPi you look at the three major stat categories (points, rebounds, and assists) as well as the...

In this article: MVP, NBA, Steve Nash, Allen Iverson, San Antonio Spurs, Hakeem Olajuwon, David Robinson, Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Dwyane Wade

This Site Tribtowns.com: Enter your Zip code to find news and events in your area MLS notes: Donovan is MVP of MLS MLS notes » RSL knows how tough L.A. striker can be. Los Angeles Galaxys' Landon Donovan, left, keeps the ball away...

In this article: Landon Donovan, Qwest Field, Major League Soccer, Confederations Cup, Shalrie Joseph, FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake, and Chivas USA

If image is everything, Donovan has yet to follow the scripted blueprint for soccer success. Otherwise, his lines upon receiving the MVP accolade would have been far different. Oh sure, Donovan had some expected responses. "To be honored...

In this article: Landon Donovan, Bruce Arena, Major League Soccer, LA Galaxy, David Beckham, 2006 World Cup, World Cup, and Confederations Cup

...Donovan said on Thursday. "But I can look for myself in the mirror this year and say 'I really worked hard and earned this.'" The MVP nod is the first of his career. Donovan became just the fourth American-born player to win the award, and...

In this article: Landon Donovan, Jeff Cunningham, Shalrie Joseph, FC Dallas, New England, Steve Ralston, World Cup, and LA Galaxy

The Los Angeles Galaxy captain will lead his squad versus Real Salt Lake in the championship final on Sunday. Of course, the world recognizes David Beckham as the most famous Galaxy player - which is only fitting, as he is perhaps the...

In this article: Landon Donovan, David Beckham, Los Angeles Galaxy, World Cup, Major League Soccer, Confederations Cup, Real Salt Lake, and Africa

...the numbers I put up and I want to thank everyone who voted for me who thought I deserved to be MVP in 2009." Darvish won his second Pacific League MVP award in three seasons. He had a 15-5 record with a league-best 1.73 ERA in 23 starts...

In this article: Yu Darvish, Alex Ramirez, MVP, Sadaharu Oh, Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters, Yomiuri Giants, and Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks