Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mariona Caldentey have been voted the men’s and women’s player of the year in English soccer for last season at the Professional Footballers’ Association awards.

Utah Utes football standouts Levani Damuni and Michael Mokofisi have been named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Comeback Player of the Year Award, the

Cooper Flagg recently received praise from former NBA player Blake Griffin for being a valuable NBA prospect in recent memory.

Delta wide receiver/defensive back Amir Wright-Hill has won The Star Press 2025 Preseason Football Player of the Year fan vote, sponsored by IU Health.

Over the years, numerous Phoenix Mercury players have received high honors, and when it comes to Defensive Player of the Year, the team has ties to the award.

Nominees include players from the upcoming 2025-26 MHSAA volleyball season who are expected to have an impact on their teams.

Now, we’re giving you an opportunity to vote for the Preseason Player of the Year. The players listed are the same from the article The Bee published. The winner of the poll will be highlighted in a story. If there is a player that is not listed on the poll, let Bee reporter Anthony Galaviz know at [email protected].

At the end of the season, I’ll select Players of the Year for offense and defense. For now, the following poll gives readers a chance to voice their opinion on who should be the preseason Offensive Player of the Year. Voting is open until noon Thursday, Aug. 28. Vote early, vote often. Here’s hoping everyone has a great and healthy season!

It's the 2025 Battle Creek Enquirer Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year poll. Games have just started, and some athletes are already serving notice that they are ready for breakout years. But here's a preseason list of possible choices.