Festivus -- the fictional holiday alternative to Christmas introduced by the "Seinfeld" cinematic universe in which the airing of grievances plays a significant part -- is Dec. 23, so this message reaches you a little bit later than I'd have liked it to.

Caitlin Clark was named AP’s Female Athlete of the Year without much competition, but one person who received votes was the cause for much controversy over the summer. A group of 74 sports journalists from The Associated Press and its members voted on the award.