Heels see new digs, similar expectations Oct 5, 2005
2 rebounds, including three double-doubles on his way to being named the leagues MVP and sharing Revue all-tournament team honors with Felton. But May is quick to put his showing into perspective, as he has yet to taste the total NBA experience. (The Daily Tarheel, NC)
MLB end-of-season Awards 2005 Oct 5, 2005
Jones, Ortiz take down my NL and AL MVP ... Another close one for the AL MVP, but designated hitter David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox gets the award. (The East Carolinian, NC)
National League playoffs: Cards' shuffling turns into upgrade Oct 5, 2005
But MVP candidate Albert Pujols did his thing, and the Cardinals filled every hole. Shortstop Edgar Renteria signed with Boston. (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune -- Sports)
RB Skylar Jessen Oct 5, 2005
Named league offensive MVP and earned first team All-GSL honors as he set a single-season league scoring record with 34 TDs. Ran a 10. (The Insiders -- Washington Prep)
Katz speaks on rape Oct 5, 2005
" Katz, a three-sport high school athlete and all-star football player, is one of America's leading male activists against sexism and gender violence. Katz graduated as the first man from the University of Massachusetts Amherst to receive a minor in women's studies. Katz is the creator of Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP), a program that enlists high school, college and professional athletes to teach students how to take an active role in creating a positive school environment. On his Web... (Echo Online, MI)
McCarney press conference opening comments Oct 5, 2005
Just a quick update on the MVPs for Nebraska ... (Publisher's Note: Tim Dobbins was the defensive MVP for the Nebraska game, but that portion of Coach Mac's comments cannot be transcribed due to a technical problem). (Iowa State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Home Cookin': Roberts' stature grows in Canada Oct 5, 2005
For most of the summer, Chicago Cubs fans chanted "MV-Lee" when Derrek Lee came to the plate, and though the former El Camino High School star isn't likely to secure that MVP trophy, he has a batting title to claim with a. 335 average. (Sacramento Bee -- Sports)
Astros prepare to face Braves in Game 1 Oct 5, 2005
General manager Tim Purpura calls Pettitte the Astros' 2005 MVP, which is saying something on a team with three pitchers who made the 2005 NL All-Star team ... Pettitte admits there are other pitchers who could easily be considered the Astros' MVP. He also is too modest to say he would have pushed the Astros to last year's World Series. (Houston Chronicle)
Juan Gone defends Palmeiro before investigators Oct 5, 2005
" Gonzalez, the AL MVP in 1996 and 1998, is now with the Cleveland Indians, but he tore a hamstring muscle in his only at-bat this season. wrote in his book "Juiced" that he introduced steroids to Texas teammates, including Palmeiro and Gonzalez. Asked in February about the book and its allegations, Gonzalez said: "It's not true. I never saw needles. (ESPN -- Baseball)
NL Division Series Preview - San Diego vs. St. Louis Oct 5, 2005
St. Louis' offensive attack is led by NL MVP candidate Albert Pujols, who topped the NL in runs scored (129), and ranked second in batting average. 329), RBI (117), slugging percentage. (Sports Network -- MLB)
Ex-teammate says Palmeiro always clean Oct 5, 2005
NEW YORK - Two-time AL MVP Juan Gonzalez says he told congressional investigators Tuesday that he thinks former teammate Rafael Palmeiro has always been clean ... Gonzalez, the AL MVP in 1996 and 1998, is now with the Cleveland Indians, but he tore a hamstring muscle in his only at-bat this season. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Volleyball Returns Home To Face Rival No. 12 Arizona Oct 5, 2005
Giordano Named MVP of Wyndham Buttes Volleyball Classic: Freshman outside hitter was named the MVP of the Wyndham Buttes Sun Devil Classic ... named MVP of the Wyndham Buttes Sun Devil Classic after averaging 3. (Thesundevils.com)
Manager Trammell Fired Oct 5, 2005
The MVP of Detroit's 1984 World Series team, who had one year left on his contract, did not return a message seeking comment ... As a 20-year standout in the field and at the plate, he led Detroit to a World Series championship in 1984 and the American League East title in 1987, when he narrowly was beaten out by Toronto's George Bell for AL MVP.. (The Ledger)
Second-half MVP? Pettitte Oct 5, 2005
"He certainly was the second-half MVP.". Pettitte, who won his last seven decisions to finish 17-9 with a career-best 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
More of this story Oct 5, 2005
Indiana looked ready to contend for the championship early last season and Artest looked like a possible MVP candidate. Artest averaged 24. (Connersville News Examiner, IN)
