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Albert Pujols wins 2nd straight NL MVP award

Nov. 24, 2009
Albert Pujols' third National League MVP award put him in select company. Only Barry Bonds has more. "I'm just humbled," Pujols said. Pujols won unanimously Tuesday, becoming the first player to repeat since Bonds won four in a row from 2001-04. Pujols, who...
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Pujols voted NL's most valuable

Pujols voted NL's most valuable

NEW YORK, Nov. 24 (UPI) -- St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols was unanimously voted his third National League Most Valuable Player Award in five seasons, it was announced Tuesday.

NBA Finals MVP award to honor Bill Russell

PHOENIX, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- The NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award will permanently be named after Hall of Fame Celtics center and Coach Bill Russell, the league announced in Phoenix.

Rodriguez near-unanimous as AL MVP

NEW YORK, Nov. 19 (UPI) -- New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been selected the American League's most valuable player for a record-tying third time.

Emilio named MLS MVP

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- D.C. United forward Luciano Emilio has been named Major League Soccer's MVP for the 2007 season.

Crosby named NHL's MVP

TORONTO, June 14 (UPI) -- Pittsburgh's Sidney Crosby was named the National Hockey League's most valuable player Thursday night as the league's top individual honors were awarded.

Phillies' Howard selected NL most valuable

NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Philadelphia first baseman Ryan Howard, last year's rookie of the year, has been voted the National League's most valuable player.

Cardinals Pujols wins NL MVP award

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols has been voted the National League's Most Valuable Player.

Yanks' Rodriguez named AL MVP

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- New York Yankee third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been voted his second American League Most Valuable Player Award.

Guerrero named American League MVP

NEW YORK, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- Anaheim Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero was named Most Valuable Player in the American League Tuesday.

Bonds wins seventh MVP award

NEW YORK, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- San Francisco slugger Barry Bonds won his seventh National League Most Valuable Player Award Monday.
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President Obama awards the Presidential Medal of Freedom in Washington
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President Barack Obama awards the the Presidential Medal of Freedom to singer/songwriter Bob Dylan during a ceremony in the East Room at the White House in Washington on May 29, 2012. The Medal of Freedom is our NationÕs highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. UPI/Kevin Dietsch