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1 week ago

Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo returns to All-Defensive team, earns second-team nod

National Basketball Association

NBA: Wembanyama sweeps Defensive Player of the Year award

National Basketball Association

Bam Adebayo receives one vote for coveted award

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NBA: MVP finalists revealed as Luka Doncic misses out

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Scottie Barnes snubbed for Defensive Player of the Year finalist

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Wembanyama, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic named MVP finalists

Miami Heat

1 week ago

Bam Adebayo returns to All-Defensive team, earns second-team nod

Bam Adebayo returned to the All-Defensive team with second-team honors, joining elite defenders while Victor Wembanyama earned unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.

NBA: Wembanyama sweeps Defensive Player of the Year award

Victor Wembanyama is the youngest and first unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year, receiving all 100 first-place votes.

Bam Adebayo receives one vote for coveted award

Bam Adebayo received recognition for Defensive Player of the Year, finishing with one third-place vote while Victor Wembanyama won unanimously.

NBA: MVP finalists revealed as Luka Doncic misses out

Victor Wembanyama is a finalist for the NBA MVP award and is also favored for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

Scottie Barnes snubbed for Defensive Player of the Year finalist

Scottie Barnes deserves more recognition for Defensive Player of the Year due to his versatility and performance despite challenges.

Wembanyama, Gilgeous-Alexander, Jokic named MVP finalists

Victor Wembanyama is a finalist for the MVP and Defensive Player of the Year awards this season.

Raptors' Scottie Barnes named to NBA All-Defence Second Team

Scottie Barnes’ elite defensive production and versatility drove Toronto’s top-tier defense, making his All-Defence omission notable despite being close.

New England Patriots

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1 week ago

Patriots' superstar defender on pace to reap the biggest reward yet in 2026

Christian Gonzalez is a top NFL cornerback and a likely Defensive Player of the Year contender, making a contract extension a near certainty for the Patriots.

Barnes finishes fifth in DPoY voting

Scottie Barnes was fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, showcasing his defensive skills and versatility throughout the season.

4 months ago

National Basketball Association

Scottie Barnes' defensive mastery makes a powerful case for this year-end title

Toronto Raptors

Barnes finishes fifth in DPoY voting

Scottie Barnes was fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting, showcasing his defensive skills and versatility throughout the season.

4 months ago

National Basketball Association

Scottie Barnes' defensive mastery makes a powerful case for this year-end title

Chicago Cubs

Victor Wembanyama Makes NBA History TWICE, Named DPOY

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Spurs' Victor Wembanyama captures first career DPOY

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Victor Wembanyama injury could have major implications for Raptors star

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7ft 4in (at least) of menace: the Victor Wembanyama Era is already here | Lee Escobedo

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Chicago Cubs

Victor Wembanyama Makes NBA History TWICE, Named DPOY

Spurs' Victor Wembanyama captures first career DPOY

Victor Wembanyama won the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year award, becoming the first Spurs player to do so since Kawhi Leonard.

Victor Wembanyama injury could have major implications for Raptors star

Victor Wembanyama's eligibility for Defensive Player of the Year is in jeopardy due to a rib injury, impacting the award race significantly.

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7ft 4in (at least) of menace: the Victor Wembanyama Era is already here | Lee Escobedo

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Bam Adebayo's blatant disrespect is officially getting out of control

Bam Adebayo's exclusion from the Defensive Player of the Year finalists highlights a significant disrespect towards his defensive contributions.

Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo wants the respect he deserves defensively

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Bam Adebayo's blatant disrespect is officially getting out of control

Bam Adebayo's exclusion from the Defensive Player of the Year finalists highlights a significant disrespect towards his defensive contributions.

Miami Heat

Bam Adebayo wants the respect he deserves defensively

Former Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore retires from NFL

Stephon Gilmore announced his retirement from the NFL after 13 seasons, reflecting on his journey and expressing gratitude to football and his supporters.

Browns GM: Myles Garrett contract tweak unrelated to a trade

Myles Garrett's contract modification is not related to a potential trade, according to Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry.

Los Angeles Rams

Sources: Browns, Myles Garrett modify language in contract

Myles Garrett's contract with the Cleveland Browns was modified for better flexibility and benefits for both the player and the team.

3 months ago

National Football League

2026 NFL Honors: Who won the league's biggest awards?

5 months ago

National Football League

Myles Garrett's journey to the NFL sack record: 'It is written'

National Football League

The Great Player, Terrible Team All-Quarter-Century roster: Who got stuck on a losing team?

New York Giants

Browns GM: Myles Garrett contract tweak unrelated to a trade

Myles Garrett's contract modification is not related to a potential trade, according to Cleveland Browns general manager Andrew Berry.

Los Angeles Rams

Sources: Browns, Myles Garrett modify language in contract

Myles Garrett's contract with the Cleveland Browns was modified for better flexibility and benefits for both the player and the team.

3 months ago

National Football League

2026 NFL Honors: Who won the league's biggest awards?

5 months ago

National Football League

Myles Garrett's journey to the NFL sack record: 'It is written'

National Football League

The Great Player, Terrible Team All-Quarter-Century roster: Who got stuck on a losing team?

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National Football League

3 months ago

Browns' Garrett wins Defensive Player of the Year at NFL Honors

Myles Garrett unanimously won his second Defensive Player of the Year with a record 23 sacks and 33 tackles for loss.

4 months ago

Raptors Film Room: Brandon Ingram nearly saves the day

Barnes makes All NBA and finishes top two in DPOY: Barnes absolutely has the opportunity to win Defensive Player of the Year this season. He has been a whirlwind of defensive destruction akin to the Tasmanian Devil. Currently Barnes is seventh in betting odds to win the award, but in my opinion should be no lower than third and I think has a real chance to finish top two in voting.

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National Football League

'He's the best pass rusher': How Nik Bonitto's first step has helped him become an NFL star

The Denver Broncos' defense leads the NFL in sacks and quarterback pressure, powered by Nik Bonitto's elite first step and a dominant, record-pacing pass rush.

8 months ago

Aces' Wilson, Lynx's Smith share WNBA D-award

HENDERSON, Nev. -- Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson was voted WNBA Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday for the third time in four seasons, sharing the award this time with Alanna Smith of the Minnesota Lynx. Each player received 29 votes from the 72 media members who participated. It's the first time the award, first given out in the WNBA's inaugural season in 1997, went to more than one player.

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