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.

Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named the Associated Press' Female Athlete of the Year on Tuesday for her impact both on and off the court. She was the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft,