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In being named the National League most valuable player on Thursday — becoming only the second player to win an MVP in both leagues — Ohtani completed a summer decorated with an even higher honor.

Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016. “I wish we weren’t hoisting this trophy.

In 2023, Ohtani became the first player to win the award in a unanimous vote more than once. He signed a landmark 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers in Dec. 2023.

Allen edged two-time winner Lamar Jackson for the AP NFL Most Valuable Player award in the closest race since Matt Ryan beat out Tom Brady in 2016. “I wish we weren’t hoisting this trophy.