Morning Headlines From Around Sports: Cy Young’s Crowned, Rex Not Putting Up With Cowards

Oct. 2, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher R.A. Dickey (43) throws against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE

Major League Baseball announced theirCy Young Award winnersyesterday. The top pitching honors went toMets pitcher R.A. Dickeyfor the National League and theRays pitcher David Pricefor the American League.

Rex Ryan reprimanded his teamon Wednesday for anonymous comments trashing Tebow in a newspaper article. Ryan said it is okay to have those opinions and speak on them, but called doing it anonymously is “cowardly”. No one has stepped up yet, but it isn’t looking so good for a Jets locker room already filled with controversy.

The Jets’ running backShonn Greene also spoke up on Wednesday. He has grown tired of the on-field struggles his team is facing and stated, “Something’s got to change. You feel bad for Mark, but at the same time you want to win games. We’re not here to protect people’s feelings. If you want to win games, you’ve got to try something. If somebody’s not getting the job done, you see if somebody else can do it.”

In case you missed it,Ben Roethlisberger, will not suit up for the Steelers on Sunday or anytime soon. Turns out the quarterback not only sprained his shoulder when he was sacked against the Chiefs, but he also dislocated a rib. The rib has the possibility of puncturing the quarterback’s aorta if he is jostled around. Doctors said he cannot play until the rib is fully healed. Byron Leftwich is currently slated to start in his place.

DeAngelo Hall has finally been finedfor his confrontation with the ref last month when the Redskins played the Steelers. Hall will not be suspended, but will have to pay a $30,000 for his scuffle that caused him to be ejected from the game.

Women’s soccer goal keeperHope Solo married ex Seahawks tight end Jerramy Stevenson Tuesday night. The vows come less than 48 hours after Stevens was arrested for fourth degree domestic violence against the Olympic star. Isn’t that romantic?

A missing Texas A&M true freshman receiver was found unharmedin Dallas on Thursday morning. Thomas Johnson was reported missing Monday evening after his mother was unable to reach him prior to receiving messages that the receiver had missed class and practice. Johnson has 30 passes for 339 yards and a touchdown in 10 games.

TheACC has finalized a deal with the Orange Bowlthat will place the annual ACC champion in the bowl against either a team from the SEC, Big Ten, or independent Notre Dame. This deal will go into effect on January 1, 2015. ESPN will pay an average of $55 million annually for the bowl.

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