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Oct 21, 2023; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Atlanta United FC midfielder Thiago Almada (10) dribbles against FC Cincinnati in the second half at TQL Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

Thiago Almada, Lionel Messi among MLS awards finalists

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Sep 4, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager (5) celebrates with Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien (2) after hitting a two run home run during the first inning against the Houston Astros at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Three Rangers among finalists for Hank Aaron Award

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May 3, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) warms up before the start of game one of the second round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Connor McDavid, David Pastrnak, Matthew Tkachuk named Hart finalists

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Apr 23, 2023; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Boston Bruins goaltender Linus Ullmark (35) warms up prior to game four against the Florida Panthers in the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at FLA Live Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Connor Hellebuyck, Ilya Sorokin, Linus Ullmark named Vezina finalists

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Apr 30, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) during the third period against the Seattle Kraken in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Adam Fox, Erik Karlsson, Cale Makar finalists for Norris Trophy

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Mar 4, 2023; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns interim head coach Rodney Terry signals to players during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Moody Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Big 12 trio among 10 Naismith Coach of the Year finalists

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Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) and Purdue Boilermakers guard Ethan Morton (25) box out Indiana Hoosiers forward Race Thompson (25) during the NCAA men s basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, Ind. Indiana Hoosiers won 79-71. Purdueiumbb022523 Am554

Purdue’s Zach Edey leads 15 Wooden Award finalists

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Dec 17, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) reacts to his catch during the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Jefferson, four QBs are finalists for MVP award

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Nov 26, 2022; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; TCU Horned Frogs head coach Sonny Dykes on the sidelines during the first half against the Iowa State Cyclones at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports

Eight finalists named for Eddie Robinson Coach of Year

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Jun 29, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) celebrates his two-run home run during the first inning against the Oakland Athletics at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. named All-Star starters

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