Sports News Roundup: Ohtani named American League Rookie of the Year; Clinical Djokovic tames Isner

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs.

Clinical Djokovic tames Isner, Zverev edges Cilic

The last time Novak Djokovic played at the O2 Arena he suffered a chastening defeat at the hands of home hero Andy Murray which confirmed the end of his dominance at the top of the men's game. His return to the ATP Finals on Monday, after missing the 2017 edition because of an elbow injury, offered conclusive proof that the Serb is once again top dog.

NFL Report: Chargers LB Perryman out for season

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss the rest of the season after injuring his left leg on Sunday, according to an NFL Network report Monday. Per the report, Perryman has a damaged lateral collateral ligament in his knee and likely needs hamstring surgery as well. His recovery is expected to take three to four months, meaning he should be ready for offseason workouts.

MLB notebook: Ohtani, Acuna named ROY winners

Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani and Atlanta Braves phenom outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. were named the runaway winners of the Rookie of the Year in the American and National League, respectively, on Monday. Ohtani received 25 of 30 first-place votes in besting Miguel Andujar (five first-place votes) and Gleyber Torres of the New York Yankees for the AL honor. Acuna received 27 first-place votes in beating out the Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (two) and Los Angeles Dodgers' Walker Buehler (one).

NHL notebook: Tentative settlement reached in concussions lawsuit

The NHL and attorneys for retired players on Monday announced a tentative settlement in the concussions lawsuit filed against the league. The lawsuit, handled in federal court in Minnesota, involves more than 100 former players who claim the NHL failed to better prevent head injuries or warn players of the risks while also promoting violent and dangerous play.

NBA notebook: Butler to make Sixers debut Wednesday

With his trade to Philadelphia officially finalized on Monday, four-time All-Star Jimmy Butler is expected to make his 76ers debut Wednesday night at Orlando. The Minnesota Timberwolves sent Butler and center Justin Patton to Philadelphia for forwards Robert Covington and Dario Saric, guard Jared Bayless and a 2022 second-round draft pick. The NBA approved the deal on Monday.

Ohtani named American League Rookie of the Year

Japanese two-way standout Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels was rewarded for a tremendous Major League Baseball debut season as he was named the runaway winner of the 2018 American League Rookie of the Year award on Monday. Ohtani collected 25 first-place votes among the 30 ballots by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America to best New York Yankees infielders Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres, who finished second and third respectively.

NBA Reports: Reps working on landing place for Carmelo Anthony

With Carmelo Anthony's departure from the Houston Rockets seemingly immanent, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports his representatives spent Monday contacting NBA front offices regarding a potential new home for the 10-time All-Star forward. Anthony will not travel with the team for Tuesday's game against the Denver Nuggets, marking his third straight missed game with the Rockets. The organization says he out with an illness.

Djokovic backs Federer in preferential treatment row

World number one Novak Djokovic leapt to the defense of great rival Roger Federer on Monday after claims that the Swiss enjoys preferential treatment on Tour. Frenchman Julien Benneteau caused a stir during an interview on French radio station RMC Sport on Sunday in which he said tournament referees were often kinder to Federer when it came to scheduling his matches.

NFL Report: Patriots WR Edelman avoids serious injury

New England Patriots wideout Julian Edelman is not expected to miss much, if any, time due to a minor ankle injury, ESPN reported Monday. Edelman played 54 snaps (82 percent) in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans and was limping slightly on his left leg after a pass to him on fourth-and-6 early in the fourth quarter was knocked away.

NHL's first black player O'Ree still breaking barriers

As the first black player in the NHL, Willie O'Ree's impact on the sport cannot be measured in goals and assists, his contributions by many yardsticks eclipsing those of the hockey legends he will join in the shrine on Monday. Wayne Gretzky, the NHL's record scorer, and Bobby Orr, who twice led the league in scoring as he revolutionized the role of the defenseman, may have changed the way the game was played, but on Jan. 18, 1958 O'Ree changed the face of hockey when he suited up for the Boston Bruins to face the Montreal Canadiens.

(With inputs from Reuters)