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sports2 days ago•2 min saved

Angel Reese’s Clutch Performance Cements Atlanta Dream’s Trade as a WNBA Landmark

Angel Reese delivered a dominant performance in a 101-98 overtime victory over the New York Liberty, securing a 2-0 series lead for the Atlanta Dream. Her 23 points, 7 rebounds, and clutch free throws highlighted a season where her trade from Chicago to Atlanta has been redefined as a generational move. Reese, the 2026 Defensive Player of the Year, overcame the absence of star scorer Allisha Gray to lead her team to the brink of the WNBA Finals.

via SB Nation|

#angel-reese #atlanta-dream #defensive-player-of-the-year

sports8 days ago

Angel Reese Claims First WNBA Defensive Player of the Year Award for Atlanta Dream

Angel Reese has been named the 2026 WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the first Atlanta Dream player and first Eastern Conference winner since 2013 to receive the honor. She secured 46 of 74 votes, defeating Gabby Williams and A'ja Wilson. The award follows a season where Reese set career highs in scoring and steals while leading the league in defensive win shares and setting new single-season records for total rebounds and double-doubles.

via Bleacher Report|

#2026-season #angel-reese #atlanta-dream

wnba23 days ago•30 min saved

Angel Reese’s Defensive Masterclass Makes the DPOY Case

Noa Dalzell argues that Angel Reese should win the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year, citing eye-test impact and standout defensive metrics (best defensive rating differential at -15.1, top opponent-efficiency differentials, league-leading opponent turnover differential at +3.2%, fourth-highest defensive Win Shares with 2.88, and 12.4 rebounds per game) that correlate Reese’s presence with a marked drop in opponents’ efficiency. The piece also notes the Dream’s defense ranks among the league’s best and discusses other DPOY contenders like Gabby Williams, Kiah Stokes, and A’ja Wilson, while stressing team defense as a factor in the award.”,

via SB Nation|

#angel-reese #atlanta-dream #defense-analytics

sports25 days ago•3 min saved

Will Anderson Surges to DPOY Betting Lead After Week 1

Will Anderson has become the betting favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year at +320 after Week 1, supplanting Myles Garrett who is out with a knee injury through at least Week 5. Aidan Hutchinson sits second at +500, with T.J. Watt (+650) and Maxx Crosby (+900) rounding out the top contenders following strong Week 1 showings.

via NBC Sports|

#defensive-player-of-the-year #dpoy-odds #houston-texans

nfl1 month ago•61 min saved

Allen Favored to Claim 2026 NFL MVP as Analysts Forecast Eight Major Awards

NFL.com’s Around the NFL staff predicts the eight top individual awards for the 2026 season, led by Josh Allen as MVP (+550) after a strong join with DJ Moore, followed by Jahmyr Gibbs as Offensive Player of the Year, Will Anderson Jr. as Defensive Player of the Year, Joe Alt as Protector of the Year, Jadarian Price as Offensive Rookie of the Year, Caleb Downs as Defensive Rookie of the Year, Patrick Mahomes as Comeback Player of the Year, and DeMeco Ryans as Coach of the Year, with FanDuel odds current as of Sept. 1.

via NFL.com|

#award-predictions #defensive-player-of-the-year #mvp

around-the-nfl1 month ago•46 min saved

Donald Returns to Rams, Aims for Peak Play After Comeback

Aaron Donald returned to the Rams after retiring in 2023 and insists he can play at a high level, noting his training helped him return to peak condition. The 35-year-old gear-up is part of a Rams defense overhaul, with coach Sean McVay stressing a day-by-day ramp-up as they decide when he’ll be ready for Week 1, which could be in Australia against the 49ers.

via NFL.com|

#aaron-donald #around-the-nfl #comeback

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Donald Returns to Rams to Pair with Myles Garrett on Elite Defense

Aaron Donald comes out of retirement to join the Rams on a one-year, up-to-$30 million deal (base $20M) and will pair with reigning DPOY Myles Garrett, forming a formidable two-DPOY front as Los Angeles reshapes its defense in pursuit of a Super Bowl.

via The New York Times|

#aaron-donald #defensive-player-of-the-year #los-angeles-rams

sports5 months ago•16 min saved

Wembanyama named unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year

Victor Wembanyama was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in a unanimous vote, underscoring his impact on the Spurs’ defense as they begin a first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers.

via AP News|

#basketball #defensive-player-of-the-year #nba

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Wembanyama Crowned Youngest Unanimous DPOY, Spurs’ Defense Redefined

Victor Wembanyama, at age 22, becomes the youngest player ever to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year and the first unanimous DPOY, anchoring the San Antonio Spurs with elite rim protection (3.1 blocks per game, 197 total) and standout defensive metrics. He tops a voting field that included Chet Holmgren (2nd) and Ausar Thompson (3rd) among 13 players who received votes, marking the fourth Spurs player to win DPOY in franchise history.

via NBC Sports|

#basketball #defensive-player-of-the-year #nba

sports5 months ago•30 min saved

Wembanyama clinches historic unanimous DPOY for Spurs

Victor Wembanyama was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Defensive Player of the Year, becoming the youngest winner and the NBA’s first unanimous DPOY. The 22-year-old Spurs center led the league in blocked shots for a third straight season, cementing his defensive dominance and Spurs’ place in DPOY history, while remaining an MVP finalist as other awards are announced.

via NBA|

#defensive-player-of-the-year #nba #sports

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

MVP Showdown Sparks as 2026 NBA Award Finalists Are Revealed

The NBA announced finalists for the 2025-26 season’s major awards: MVP finalists Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Victor Wembanyama; DPOY finalists Chet Holmgren, Wembanyama and Ausar Thompson; ROTY contenders Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and VJ Edgecombe; Sixth Man finalists Tim Hardaway Jr., Keldon Johnson and Jaime Jaquez Jr.; COY finalists J.B. Bickerstaff, Mitch Johnson and Joe Mazzulla; MIP finalists Jalen Duren, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Deni Avdija; Clutch finalists Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray. Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for awards despite not meeting the 65-game threshold, and ESPN’s straw poll shows SGA as the MVP favorite, with a tight ROTY race between Flagg and Knueppel.

via Bleacher Report|

#awards #defensive-player-of-the-year #mvp

sports6 months ago•6 min saved

Wembanyama Delivers 40-Point Night, Keeps Awards Door Ajar

Victor Wembanyama erupted for 40 points and 13 rebounds in 26 minutes as the Spurs topped Dallas 139-120, reaching the 65-game threshold that makes him eligible for end-of-season awards. The milestone sparked debate over the league’s threshold rule for MVP/DPOY and whether minutes should matter as much as games. San Antonio’s season finale vs. Denver carries big implications for playoff positioning and potential awards consequences.

via Sports Illustrated|

#65-game-threshold #awards #defensive-player-of-the-year

sports6 months ago•3 min saved

Wembanyama's 40-point gem fuels Spurs' playoff push vs Mavericks

Victor Wembanyama scored 40 points with 13 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 blocks to power the Spurs past the Mavericks 139-120, silencing doubts about his playoff health and underscoring a strong two-way presence as San Antonio positions itself for a deep postseason run. De’Aaron Fox fueled the third-quarter surge, with Carter Bryant and Cooper Flagg contributing, while seeding implications loom as the Spurs eye potential second-round matchups against the Lakers or Timberwolves and a possible Nuggets test.

via Pounding The Rock|

#dallas-mavericks #defensive-player-of-the-year #nba-playoffs

sports8 months ago•9 min saved

Garrett Clinches 2025 AP Defensive Player of the Year with 23-Sack Season

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was unanimously named the 2025 AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year at NFL Honors after delivering an NFL-record 23 sacks, plus 33 tackles for loss and 39 QB hits, guiding a standout, league-leading pass rush despite the Browns’ 5-12 season; this marks Garrett’s second DPOY award and cements his status among the game's all-time greats.

via NFL.com|

#23-sacks #cleveland-browns #defensive-player-of-the-year

sports8 months ago•8 min saved

Stafford Leads AP 2025 NFL Honors Predictions; Garrett Tops DPOY

Analysts preview the AP awards for the 2025 NFL Honors, naming Matthew Stafford as the MVP front-runner with Drake Maye close behind, Myles Garrett as the top defensive player, Tetairoa McMillan as the Offensive Rookie of the Year front-runner, Carson Schwesinger as the Defensive Rookie of the Year leader, Christian McCaffrey as the Comeback Player of the Year front-runner, and Mike Vrabel and Klint Kubiak leading the Coach of the Year and Assistant Coach of the Year ballots.

via NFL.com|

#defensive-player-of-the-year #mvp #nfl