by Zak Drapeau 1/31/2025 Sportz Nation Here's a look at my list of my Top 24 Athletes of 2024 , with guys like Shohei Ohtani, Connor McDavid and a slew of Summer Olympians dominating the list. Without an Olympic event this year, this list will be compiled of mostly athletes in the big sporting leagues such as NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, various Soccer leagues and others. In the fourth year of doing this list, I am a bit biased toward the top sports leagues but will always give credi

by Zak Drapeau 1/22/2026 - Sportz Nation Photo of Red Sox General Manager Craig Breslow from NESN NBC Interview via MLB.com Slow. One word that sums everything up pretty much. The Red Sox made a stunning move toward the beginning of the 2025 season by trading away Rafael Devers that set them to the rebuild we have seen over the past few months. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Offseason Moves Below are a list of the Red Sox moves this offseason: Signed: Ranger Suarez

by Joel Piton 1/21/2026 - Sportz Nation This year's Most Improved Player race is more competitive than it’s been in recent memory, with a growing list of players making undeniable cases for real, lasting growth. A handful are pushing toward their first All-Star selections, while others—once anonymous role players—have vaulted themselves into opposing teams' gameplans. These aren’t fluky hot streaks either, we're halfway through the season and these guys have not wavered. Thes