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Houston Astros' Jose Altuve was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

Astros star Jose Altuve named AP Male Athlete of the Year

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve was named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year on Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2017.

December 27, 2017, 1:30pm National Sports

Jose Altuve, who was one of only a handful of players who endured the Astros' painful rebuilding process en route to this year's championship, was chosen as The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year. Read story

Katie Ledecky was named The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.

Katie Ledecky swims to AP Female Athlete of the Year honors

Katie Ledecky was named The Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017.

December 26, 2017, 1:00pm National Sports

Katie Ledecky's dominant performance at the World Swimming Championships in Hungary earned her Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year honors. Read story

President Donald Trump's feud with the NFL about players kneeling during the national anthem is the runaway winner for the top sports story of 2017 in balloting by AP members and editors. (AP Photo/David J.

NFL protests named top sports story of 2017

President Donald Trump's feud with the NFL about players kneeling during the national anthem is the runaway winner for the top sports story of 2017 in balloting by AP members and editors. (AP Photo/David J.

December 25, 2017, 5:42pm National Sports

The president's feud with the NFL is the runaway winner for the top sports story of 2017 in balloting by AP members and editors. Read story

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2016, file photo, San Diego Padres broadcaster Dick Enberg waves to crowd at a retirement ceremony prior to the Padres’ final home baseball game of the season, against the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Diego. Enberg, the sportscaster who got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. He was 82. Engberg’s daughter, Nicole, confirmed the death to The Associated Press. She said the family became concerned when he didn’t arrive on his flight to Boston on Thursday, and that he was found dead at his home in La Jolla, a San Diego neighborhood.

Broadcast legend Enberg dead at 82

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2016, file photo, San Diego Padres broadcaster Dick Enberg waves to crowd at a retirement ceremony prior to the Padres’ final home baseball game of the season, against the Los Angeles Dodgers in San Diego. Enberg, the sportscaster who got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. He was 82. Engberg’s daughter, Nicole, confirmed the death to The Associated Press. She said the family became concerned when he didn’t arrive on his flight to Boston on Thursday, and that he was found dead at his home in La Jolla, a San Diego neighborhood.

December 21, 2017, 10:50pm National Sports

Dick Enberg, the longtime sportscaster who got his big break with UCLA basketball and went on to call Super Bowls, Olympics, Final Fours and Angels and Padres baseball games, died Thursday. He was 82. Read story

FILE - In this June 27, 1988, file photo, Detroit Tigers’ Jack Morris pitches against the New York Yankees in New York. Former Tigers teammates Morris and Alan Trammell were elected to the baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, completing the journey from Motown to Cooperstown.

Morris, Trammell elected to baseball Hall of Fame

FILE - In this June 27, 1988, file photo, Detroit Tigers’ Jack Morris pitches against the New York Yankees in New York. Former Tigers teammates Morris and Alan Trammell were elected to the baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, completing the journey from Motown to Cooperstown.

December 10, 2017, 6:17pm National Sports

Jack Morris was elected to the Hall by its Modern Era committee on Sunday along with former Detroit Tigers teammate Alan Trammell, completing a joint journey from Motown to Cooperstown. Read story

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, winner of the Heisman Trophy, kisses the trophy Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in New York.

Oklahoma’s Mayfield wins Heisman in landslide

Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield, winner of the Heisman Trophy, kisses the trophy Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in New York.

December 9, 2017, 8:01pm College

Baker Mayfield took a unique road to the Heisman Trophy, a long and winding climb from walk-on to one of the most accomplished players to ever play college football. Read story

Army celebrates after defeating Navy in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Philadelphia. Army won 14-13.

Army holds off Navy, 14-13

Army celebrates after defeating Navy in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Philadelphia. Army won 14-13.

December 9, 2017, 4:37pm College

Bennett Moehring narrowly missed a 48-yard field goal in the swirling snow on the final play and Army held off Navy 14-13 Saturday to win its first Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy since 1996. Read story

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley hoists the trophy as the team celebrates its win over the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017.

Toronto beats Seattle 2-0 for first MLS Cup title

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley hoists the trophy as the team celebrates its win over the Seattle Sounders in the MLS Cup final in Toronto, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017.

December 9, 2017, 4:35pm National Sports

Jozy Altidore opened the scoring in the 67th minute and Toronto FC beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Saturday in the MLS Cup to become the first Canadian champion in league history. Read story

A person familiar with the negotiations says the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send slugger Giancarlo Stanton to New York and infielder Starlin Castro to Miami. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, because no agreement has been completed.

Yankees set to reel in MVP Stanton from Marlins

A person familiar with the negotiations says the New York Yankees and Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send slugger Giancarlo Stanton to New York and infielder Starlin Castro to Miami. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, because no agreement has been completed.

December 9, 2017, 10:51am National Sports

The Yankees and Miami Marlins have agreed to a trade that would send NL MVP Giancarlo Stanton to New York, pending a physical. Read story

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani is bringing his arm and bat to the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani's agent put out a statement Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, saying the prized two-way player had decided to sign with the Angels, a surprise winner over Seattle, Texas and several other teams.

Japanese star pitcher-hitter Ohtani to join Angels

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani is bringing his arm and bat to the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani's agent put out a statement Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, saying the prized two-way player had decided to sign with the Angels, a surprise winner over Seattle, Texas and several other teams.

December 8, 2017, 12:45pm National Sports

Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani announced Friday he will sign with the Los Angeles Angels, ending the sweepstakes surrounding his move to the majors in a surprising destination. Read story