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National Sports

Joey Logano holds the trophy after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Homestead, Fla.

Logano spoils Big Three party to win NASCAR title

Joey Logano holds the trophy after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Homestead, Fla.

November 18, 2018, 5:08pm National Sports

Joey Logano busted up The Big Three and captured an improbable first NASCAR title by soundly beating a trio of champions. Read story

Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts was the runaway winners of the American League Most Valuable Player awards after leading his team to a first-place finish with a dominant season that included a batting title.

Red Sox’s Betts, Brewers’ Yelich win MVP Awards

Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts was the runaway winners of the American League Most Valuable Player awards after leading his team to a first-place finish with a dominant season that included a batting title.

November 15, 2018, 6:29pm National Sports

Mookie Betts is ready to become an ambassador for baseball, now that he's won a batting title, World Series and Most Valuable Player award with Boston. Milwaukee's Christian Yelich was close to a unanimous pick for the NL honor. Read story

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell, a graduate of Shorewood High School, was announced as the winner of the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.

Rays’ Snell, Mets’ deGrom win Cy Young awards

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell, a graduate of Shorewood High School, was announced as the winner of the American League Cy Young Award on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018.

November 14, 2018, 6:21pm National Sports

Shorewood High grad Blake Snell of the Tampa Bay Rays won the 2018 Cy Young Award in the American League, while Mets' ace Jacob deGrom won the National League. Read story

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin was voted Manager of the Year for the third time, winning the American League honor after leading the Athletics to the playoffs despite the lowest opening-day payroll in the major leagues, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

Oakland’s Melvin, Atlanta’s Snitker voted MLB’s top managers

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin was voted Manager of the Year for the third time, winning the American League honor after leading the Athletics to the playoffs despite the lowest opening-day payroll in the major leagues, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018.

November 13, 2018, 4:50pm National Sports

Oakland’s Bob Melvin was voted Manager of the Year for the third time, winning the American League honor Tuesday after leading the Athletics to the playoffs despite the lowest opening-day payroll in the major leagues. Read story

Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, was voted American League Rookie of the Year after becoming the first player since Babe Ruth with 10 homers and four pitching wins in the same season. Ohtani, 24, received 25 first-place votes and four seconds for 137 points from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in balloting announced Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/David J.

Ohtani wins AL Rookie of the Year; Acuna takes NL honor

Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, was voted American League Rookie of the Year after becoming the first player since Babe Ruth with 10 homers and four pitching wins in the same season. Ohtani, 24, received 25 first-place votes and four seconds for 137 points from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America in balloting announced Monday, Nov. 12, 2018. (AP Photo/David J.

November 12, 2018, 5:16pm National Sports

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was a singular sensation in voting for AL Rookie of the Year. Read story

Kyle Busch (18) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Avondale, Ariz.

Kyle Busch sets up showdown with Harvick for NASCAR title

Kyle Busch (18) celebrates after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Avondale, Ariz.

November 11, 2018, 4:25pm National Sports

Kyle Busch won for the eighth time this season to tie Kevin Harvick for the most Cup victories and set up a head-to-head battle for the championship. Read story

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) battles for position against Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

Jimmy Butler going to 76ers from Minnesota

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) battles for position against Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

November 10, 2018, 11:13am National Sports

Jimmy Butler has his wish: He’s out of Minnesota. Read story

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts, front left, and center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr., right, greet teammates after a win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Sunday, July 22, 2018, in Detroit.

Red Sox get 3 Gold Glove winners

Boston Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts, front left, and center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr., right, greet teammates after a win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Sunday, July 22, 2018, in Detroit.

November 4, 2018, 7:30pm National Sports

Mookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Ian Kinsler won Gold Gloves for the World Series champion Red Sox on Sunday night, and the Atlanta Braves also were recognized for their fielding excellence this season. Read story

Kevin Harvick races down the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Harvick won the race.

Harvick earns his shot at NASCAR Cup title

Kevin Harvick races down the front stretch during a NASCAR Cup auto race at Texas Motor Speedway, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Fort Worth, Texas. Harvick won the race.

November 4, 2018, 4:43pm National Sports

Kevin Harvick earned a shot at another NASCAR Cup championship, rocketing past polesitter Ryan Blaney in overtime Sunday to win at Texas. Read story

Lelisa Desisa, of Ethiopia, crosses the finish line first in the men's division of the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.

Ethiopia’s Desisa, Kenya’s Keitany win NYC Marathon

Lelisa Desisa, of Ethiopia, crosses the finish line first in the men's division of the New York City Marathon in New York, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.

November 4, 2018, 9:50am National Sports

Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia won the New York City Marathon on Sunday, holding off countryman Shura Kitata by 1.99 seconds. Desisa finished in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 59 seconds. Read story