Osaka named AP Female Athlete of the Year
The Associated Press selects Naomi Osaka as Female Athlete of the Year for 2020 for on court success and off court activism. She won the U S Open, spoke against racial injustice and police brutality, and helped broaden sports influence beyond competition. LeBron James named AP Male Athlete of the Year.
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Breonna Taylor
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James wins AP Male Athlete of the Year award
LeBron James dominates 2020 on court with a fourth NBA title and Finals MVP while shaping off court impact. He ties the AP Male Athlete of the Year record with his fourth win, surpassing many legends and extending his career in Los Angeles.
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Serena Williams
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Clemson Ohio State rivalry trace through punch and playoffs
The history between Clemson and Ohio State spans four decades from the 1978 Gator Bowl brawl that cost Woody Hayes his job to multiple modern clashes. Key moments include 2013 Orange Bowl shootout, 2016 and 2019 Fiesta Bowl wins by Clemson, and a 2021 nail-biter seal with Nolan Turner interception. Charlie Bauman, Art Schlichter, and Hayes loom large in a saga of interceptions and upheaval.
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Travis Etienne
Nolan Turner
Justin Fields
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Knuckleballer Phil Niekro's Hall of Fame Career and Legacy
Phil Niekro, famed knuckleball pitcher, starred for the Braves winning 23 games in 1969 and earning Hall of Fame induction in 1997. His career spanned Braves Yankees Indians and Blue Jays with 318 wins, 274 losses, and 3.35 ERA, plus four 20-win seasons and a record for both winning and losing 20 games in a season. He mentored with the Braves post retirement while his brother Joe also excelled, forming baseball’s winningest sibling pair.
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