MVP

Nathan MacKinnon dropped the gloves with Kings defenceman Brandt Clarke in a game between the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings, marking the first fight in four years for the Avalanche star. The unlikely scrap between the reigning MVP and the young blueliner drew heavy attention from hockey fans across North America, with Sportsnet highlighting the moment as one of the night's biggest talking points.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong is a trending search topic in Japan. His name is surfacing alongside Japanese-language coverage of Major League Baseball's postseason, including reports about a rival of Shohei Ohtani suffering a '7-0' collapse and being eliminated in a series, with two MVP candidates already out. Japanese sports outlets are closely following how star players fare in the October games.

Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was assessed a technical foul following an exchange with a fan during a game. The incident quickly drew attention as clips and reactions circulated online, with fans debating whether the punishment was warranted and what sparked the confrontation. Wilson, a multiple-time MVP, remains a central figure in the WNBA spotlight.

ESPN is tracking Aaron Rodgers' 2026 NFL season, following the veteran quarterback's pursuit of records and career milestones week by week. The tracker highlights how the four-time MVP continues to climb the all-time passing leaderboards late in his career, with fans watching to see which benchmarks he can still reach.

ESPN has published a tracker of betting odds for the NFL's major awards for the 2026 season, including Most Valuable Player, Offensive and Defensive Rookie of the Year, Coach of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year. The piece will be updated as odds shift through the offseason, giving fans a running snapshot of the early favorites for each honor.

Keelon Russell earned MVP honors in their high school days while Kamario Taylor barely kept pace, but the two quarterbacks have now arrived at Alabama and Mississippi State respectively as equals in the SEC. The comparison highlights how their rivalry has carried into college football, with both young passers set to shape the conference's quarterback landscape.

The Fargo Cricket Club has announced its champion and most valuable player, according to a report by InForum. The announcement caps the club's season in the North Dakota city, highlighting the growth of cricket in the upper Midwest of the United States. Details about the winning players and final standings were not included in the available coverage.

Former NBA champion turned ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins has revealed his pick for the 2026-27 NBA MVP award, and it is drawing attention for being unexpected. The choice comes well ahead of the season, with Perkins reportedly going against consensus favorites. Fans and analysts are debating whether the bold early call has merit or is simply attention-grabbing commentary.

An MLB insider has dismissed the argument that Shohei Ohtani could deserve first-place MVP votes over Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, saying he 'can't justify it'. The comment adds fuel to the ongoing National League MVP debate, where Crow-Armstrong's standout two-way play this season has made him a serious challenger to Ohtani's usual dominance in award conversations.

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic said he wishes every NBA player would spend six months playing in Europe, arguing they would benefit from experiencing the intensity and pressure of EuroLeague games. The Serbian center, who developed in the European game before winning an NBA MVP award, has often praised the competitiveness of European basketball. His remarks are fueling debate among fans about how the two leagues compare in atmosphere and demands.