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The article provides a detailed overview of the 2025 MLB midseason awards, including MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, LVP Luis Robert Jr., Cy Young winners Tarik Skubal and Zack Wheeler, and top rookies Jacob Wilson and Drake Baldwin, along with managerial awards for A.J. Hinch and Craig Counsell.
NFL executives have voted on midseason awards, with Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson leading as the MVP, marking his potential third MVP win. Jackson's improved passing game has been pivotal for the Ravens. Other notable winners include Derrick Henry for Offensive Player of the Year and Dexter Lawrence for Defensive Player of the Year. Dan Campbell of the Detroit Lions was named Coach of the Year, while Lions GM Brad Holmes received Executive of the Year honors, highlighting the team's impressive turnaround and strategic success.
At the midpoint of the 2024 NFL season, CBS Sports experts have selected Ravens QB Lamar Jackson as the frontrunner for MVP, with his impressive dual-threat performance leading the way. Derrick Henry is favored for Offensive Player of the Year, while T.J. Watt and Dexter Lawrence are tied for Defensive Player of the Year. Commanders QB Jayden Daniels is the unanimous choice for Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Baltimore Ravens and Detroit Lions are leading predictions for AFC and NFC champions, respectively, with the Lions being a popular pick for Super Bowl LIX contenders.
At the midpoint of the 2024 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles boast a 6-2 record, with Saquon Barkley and Cooper DeJean earning accolades as Offensive and Defensive MVPs, respectively. Barkley has been a standout with over 1,000 scrimmage yards, while DeJean has significantly impacted the defense. Quinyon Mitchell and DeVonta Smith also received recognition for their performances. However, Dallas Goedert and C.J. Gardner-Johnson have been noted as disappointments due to injuries and inconsistent play.
At the NFL midseason point, the Washington Commanders have surpassed expectations with a 7-2 record, thanks to head coach Dan Quinn, offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels. Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings is favored for Coach of the Year, while Lamar Jackson is leading the MVP race with impressive offensive stats. The Los Angeles Chargers' Jesse Minter and Washington's Kingsbury are top assistant coaches. Notable surprises include the Arizona Cardinals' strong performance, while disappointments feature the Bears' struggles with rookie QB Caleb Williams.
Yahoo Sports' No Cap Room podcast discusses the trade sending Pascal Siakam from the Raptors to the Pacers, speculates on Bruce Brown's trade market, and hands out midseason NBA awards. The hosts also pay tribute to Golden State Warriors assistant coach Dejan Milojević, who passed away. They analyze the impact of the Siakam trade, potential destinations for Bruce Brown, and midseason award contenders, including Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player.
As NASCAR reaches its one off-weekend of the year, Bob Pockrass hands out midseason awards, including Upset of the Year to Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Driver of the Year to no one in particular, and Owner of the Year to Richard Childress. Pockrass also highlights the Rookie of the Year, Race of the Year, and Crew Chief of the Year, among others.