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FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2013, file photo, Jimmie Johnson, center, his wife, Chandra, and his daughter, Genevieve, celebrate after he won his sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, in Homestead, Fla. Jimmie Johnson is the latest NASCAR superstar to climb out of his car, with the seven-time champion announcing Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, that 2020 will be his final season of full-time racing.

Jimmie Johnson to retire after 2020

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2013, file photo, Jimmie Johnson, center, his wife, Chandra, and his daughter, Genevieve, celebrate after he won his sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship, in Homestead, Fla. Jimmie Johnson is the latest NASCAR superstar to climb out of his car, with the seven-time champion announcing Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019, that 2020 will be his final season of full-time racing.

November 20, 2019, 7:21pm National Sports

Jimmie Johnson sat down next to Jeff Gordon at a 2001 driver meeting and asked the champion if he had time to offer any career advice. Read story

Kyle Busch holds up his trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing season championship on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

Kyle Busch wins 2nd NASCAR championship

Kyle Busch holds up his trophy in Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto racing season championship on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019, at Homestead-Miami Speedway in Homestead, Fla.

November 17, 2019, 4:34pm National Sports

Kyle Busch emerged from the Joe Gibbs Racing juggernaut as NASCAR’s latest champion, winning his second title Sunday after two teammates were slowed by pit-road gaffes. Read story

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) goes after Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 21-7.

Browns’ Garrett suspended for rest of season by NFL

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) goes after Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 21-7.

November 15, 2019, 10:48am National Sports

Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was suspended for at least the rest of the regular season and postseason by the NFL on Friday for using a helmet “as a weapon” and striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head. Read story

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout won the American League MVP for 2019 despite not playing after Sept. 7 and was limited to 134 games due to injury.

Angels’ Trout overcomes injury, tragedy to win 3rd AL MVP

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout won the American League MVP for 2019 despite not playing after Sept. 7 and was limited to 134 games due to injury.

November 14, 2019, 6:51pm National Sports

Mike Trout overcame injury and tragedy to win his third AL MVP award Thursday night, while Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger made it a SoCal sweep with the NL MVP in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Read story

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander has been awarded his second AL Cy Young Award winning in 2019 to go with his 2011 honor.

Astros’ Verlander, Mets’ deGrom win 2nd Cy Young Awards

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander has been awarded his second AL Cy Young Award winning in 2019 to go with his 2011 honor.

November 13, 2019, 8:34pm National Sports

Justin Verlander beat out Houston Astros teammate Gerrit Cole for the 2019 Cy Young Award in balloting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America revealed Wednesday. Read story

United States' Mike Bryan, left, jumps into his brother Bob Bryan's arms after defeating Russia's Igor Andreev and Nikolay Davydenko 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-2 in the title-clinching Davis Cup Final doubles match on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 in Portland. The twins announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 that they will retire after playing in the 2020 U.S. Open.

16-time major tennis champ Bryan twins to retire after 2020 US Open

United States' Mike Bryan, left, jumps into his brother Bob Bryan's arms after defeating Russia's Igor Andreev and Nikolay Davydenko 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-2 in the title-clinching Davis Cup Final doubles match on Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007 in Portland. The twins announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 that they will retire after playing in the 2020 U.S. Open.

November 13, 2019, 3:39pm National Sports

Bob and Mike Bryan say they will retire after the 2020 U.S. Open, closing a professional tennis partnership that includes a men’s doubles record of 16 Grand Slam championships. Read story

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt edged out Craig Counsell of the Milwaukee Brewers to win NL Manager of the Year for 2019. (AP Photo/Ross D.

Shildt wins NL Manager of the Year days after mom’s death

St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Shildt edged out Craig Counsell of the Milwaukee Brewers to win NL Manager of the Year for 2019. (AP Photo/Ross D.

November 12, 2019, 5:18pm National Sports

Mike Shildt began his life in baseball at his mom’s side, tagging along for her shifts at a Double-A ballpark and picking up odd jobs around the clubhouse. Read story

New York Mets&#039; Pete Alonso has been picked as the 2019 top rookie in the National League.

Mets’ Alonso, Astros’ Alvarez named Rookies of the Year

New York Mets&#039; Pete Alonso has been picked as the 2019 top rookie in the National League.

November 11, 2019, 6:12pm National Sports

Young sluggers known for their prodigious power, Pete Alonso and Yordan Álvarez knocked the Rookie of the Year voting out of the park. Read story

Seattle Sounders celebrate Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, after the team beat the Toronto FC in the MLS Cup championship soccer match in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1.

Sounders claim 2nd MLS Cup in 4 years

Seattle Sounders celebrate Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, after the team beat the Toronto FC in the MLS Cup championship soccer match in Seattle. The Sounders won 3-1.

November 10, 2019, 2:53pm National Sports

The Seattle Sounders beat Toronto FC 3-1 on Sunday in the MLS Cup for their second title in four seasons. Read story

Joyciline Jepkosgei, of Kenya, crosses the finish line to win the Pro Women&#039;s Division of the New York City Marathon, in New York&#039;s Central Park, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019.

Jepkosgei wins NYC in 1st marathon, Kamworor takes men’s

Joyciline Jepkosgei, of Kenya, crosses the finish line to win the Pro Women&#039;s Division of the New York City Marathon, in New York&#039;s Central Park, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019.

November 3, 2019, 3:09pm National Sports

Joyciline Jepkosgei upset four-time champion Mary Keitany to win the New York City Marathon on Sunday with a historic debut seven seconds off the course record. Geoffrey Kamworor of Kenya won the men's event for the second time in three years. Read story