Baseball's best players and managers of 2026 collect their hardware this week.
MLB Awards Week: Venable wins AL Manager of the Year
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Jaylen Brown is rewriting an old narrative with a new chapter in Philadelphia
For much of his decade-long career with the Boston Celtics, whom he faces for the first time as a 76er tonight, Brown spent time answering questions about his role.

Noskova dismantles Gauff to reach WTA Finals last four
Linda Noskova became the first player to reach the WTA Finals semi-finals after securing a dominant 6-3 6-3 straight-sets victory over Coco Gauff.

Brilliant Noskova dismantles Gauff to reach WTA Finals last four
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova dismantles Coco Gauff to become the first player to reach the last four at the WTA Finals.
Chiefs snag needed help at WR, trade for Colts' Downs
The Chiefs have obtained needed help at wide receiver, acquiring Josh Downs in a trade with the Colts.
Giants' Nabers defends criticism, says analyst Olsen's body language jab a 'lie'
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers said Tuesday he posted on social media after the game because he thought the critique from Fox play-by-play announcer Joe Davis and analyst Greg Olsen about his body language and being a bad teammate was a "lie."
Tiger says he's better, 'training quite a bit' as Hero event decision looms
Tiger Woods said he's "feeling better" and "training quite a bit" ahead of the Hero World Challenge, an event he hosts in the Bahamas that begins Dec. 3.