Shohei Ohtani has been named The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time. That ties the two-way superstar with Michael Jordan, an athlete Ohtani followed while growing up in Japan.

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani and Indiana Fever rookie guard Caitlin Clark were named Associated Press Athletes of the Year for 2024.

It was Caitlin Clark's world in 2024, and she was honored accordingly Tuesday. Doug Feinberg of the Associated Press noted Clark was named the