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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski, Yankees' Cam Schlittler unanimous selections as Cy Young winners Milwaukee’s Jacob Misiorowski and the New York Yankees’ Cam Schlittler were unanimous Cy Young Award winners after delivering dominant performances in their first full major league seasons. Misiorowski won the National League award after helping the Brewers win their first World Series title while setting a new standard for velocity by a starting pitcher. Schlittler was the AL winner, becoming the second Yankees pitcher in four years to receive the award. The right-handers made their major league debuts in the summer of 2025. The Baseball Writers' Association of America votes on the awards. Toronto’s Louis Varland won the AL Reliever of the Year award and San Diego’s Mason Miller won the NL honor. Cousins rejoins the Vikings, where familiarity and comfort will help him prepare to play the Packers EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Kirk Cousins has rejoined the Minnesota Vikings after not quite three years away, with the familiarity and comfort providing a welcomed boost for his preparation this week to play the Green Bay Packers. The quarterback-desperate Vikings acquired Cousins in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders. Kyler Murray is sidelined by a hamstring strain. Carson Wentz played poorly in the last game against Buffalo. Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell was Cousins' quarterbacks coach with Washington in 2017 before reuniting with him in 2022 in Minnesota. Cousins ranks second in the NFL with 20 touchdown passes. NCAA warns multiple transfers tied to sharply lower graduation rates in college football The NCAA has released data showing that the graduation rate for Bowl Subdivision football players who transferred more than once are 27% lower than those who stayed at one school. This data, shared with The Associated Press on Wednesday, is seen as a warning sign amid ongoing legal battles over eligibility and player movement. The statistics analyzed the six-year graduation rate for around 36,000 athletes who enrolled in college in the 2018-19 school year. NCAA President Charlie Baker says this highlights the negative impact of court-imposed transfer rules on academic outcomes. Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turns himself in after allegedly hitting Nashville pedestrians NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former NFL coach Rex Ryan has turned himself in for allegedly hitting pedestrians with his truck in Nashville and leaving the scene. Police say two pedestrians had the right of way crossing a main street Thursday night when Ryan allegedly turned at a red light, running over their feet. Ryan faces misdemeanor charges of leaving the scene of an accident, failing to give information or render aid and failing to obey a traffic control signal. Ryan turned himself in early Wednesday and was later released. His attorney says Ryan “has been fully cooperative.” Ryan is a former head coach of the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets and is now an analyst on ESPN’s NFL pregame show. Source: Man United does 'due diligence' on Pochettino becoming its next coach MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United is working on a potential deal to have U.S. men’s team coach Mauricio Pochettino to replace Michael Carrick, who is under pressure after a dismal start to the season. United is in 18th place in the Premier League standings after 10 rounds, the club’s worst start in the modern era. A source told The Associated Press that preparations to appoint Pochettino have been carried out as a matter of “due diligence.” Pochettino, who has coached in the Premier League before, is under contract with the U.S. team through the 2030 World Cup. Warriors’ Stephen Curry exits early with abdominal soreness, ruled out vs Rockets HOUSTON (AP) — Golden State’s Stephen Curry has been ruled out of the remainder of Wednesday night’s game against the Houston Rockets after leaving in the first quarter with right abdominal soreness. Curry made a 3-pointer with about 7 ½ minutes left in the first quarter and put his hand on his right side and winced as he backpedaled after the shot. He immediately walked over to coach Steve Kerr and headed straight to the locker room. He appeared to be in pain and was walking gingerly as he exited the court. Astros bring back former catcher Brad Ausmus as their manager after Joe Espada exit HOUSTON (AP) — Brad Ausmus was named manager of the Houston Astros on Wednesday. New general manager Randy Flores made the announcement, which brings Ausmus back to the place where he spent 10 years of his playing career. He replaces Joe Espada, whose contract wasn’t renewed after the Astros were swept by the Chicago White Sox in a Wild Card series. Ausmus is the 21st manager in franchise history. This is the third managerial job for Ausmus, who managed the Angels in 2019 and spent 2014-17 leading the Tigers. He most recently worked as the bench coach for the Yankees from 2024 through last season. Zack Wheeler and Yordan Alvarez earn MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards LAS VEGAS (AP) — Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler has been voted National League Comeback Player of the Year, while Houston's Yordan Alvarez earned the American League honor. Alvarez also received the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award, ending Shohei Ohtani's five-year streak. Alvarez and Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs were awarded Hank Aaron Awards for outstanding offensive performance. San Diego's Mason Miller was chosen as the Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year, and Tampa Bay's Bryan Baker as the Mariano Rivera AL Reliever of the Year. Rays president Erik Neander was voted executive of the year for the second time. When Scott Boras' phone rings, agent quips: 'Just another owner begging to meet with Skubal' LAS VEGAS (AP) — Agent Scott Boras anticipates teams will aggressively try to sign free agents before an expected lockout by Major League Baseball after the collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. During a pun-filled news conference, Boras said veteran players are willing to sit out to fight off management's proposal of a salary cap. He said the veterans appreciate what players did before them to establish their economic rights in the only major U.S. league without a salary cap. No. 9 UCLA routs Arkansas-Pine Bluff 106-37, sets school record with 69-point margin of victory LOS ANGELES (AP) — Serbian star Nikola Kusturica scored 17 points and Jaylen Pettit added 16 as No. 9 UCLA routed Arkansas-Pine Bluff 106-37 Wednesday night and set a program record for margin of victory. The Bruins (3-0) won by a record 69 points. UCLA’s previous largest margin of victory was 65 points, accomplished three times and most recently in a 122-57 win over Portland in 1967, a mark that stood for 59 years. Trent Perry finished with 11 points and 11 assists for his first double-double. Macaleab Rich led Arkansas-Pine Bluff (1-3) with 11 points.