Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan was named the N.F.L.’s most valuable player on Saturday, beating out New England’s Tom Brady a day before they were to meet on the field in Super Bowl LI. Ryan, who was also named the offensive player of the year, became the first Falcon to be voted M.V.P. COLLEGE BASKETBALLDuke Wins in Krzyzewski’s ReturnGrayson Allen scored 21 points and No. 21 Duke beat visiting Pittsburgh, 72-64, in Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s return after a four-week break following back surgery. LaVine, 21, was averaging 18.9 points per game but had declined to enter the slam dunk contest and defend his title from last year.

Source: New York Times February 04, 2017 20:37 UTC