Athletes who will dominate in 2024

Acuna Jr. added the NL MVP to his mantle in 2023, leading the league in multiple stats including OPS and stolen bases. He's quickly becoming one of the faces of MLB.

Biles suffered disappointment in the 2020 Summer Olympics, but has rebounded to her world-class form recently. She could be set to take the world by storm again in the 2024 Paris Games.

Clark claimed every individual award she could with her incredible 2022-23 season for Iowa, and is set to cap off her career at Iowa this season. She's also widely projected to be the top pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.

Doncic has become a superstar in the NBA as not only a distributor at point guard but a top scorer, averaging more than 30 points for the second consecutive year. He has a chance to win his first MVP award this season.

Dressel dominated the Tokyo Olympics in 2020 with five gold medals, and he has a chance to equal that performance in Paris during 2024. The American swimming star is looking to rebound from recent health issues.

As he nears age 40, Djokovic is still going strong as the top ranked men's tennis player in the world. He won three of four Grand Slams in 2023 and has shown no sign of letting up.

Edey was dominant during the 2022-23 college basketball season, but suffered disappointment in the NCAA tournament. He's looking to help his team rebound and is also hopeful of winning his second consecutive Wooden Award.

Hughes has quickly become a star for the Devils, accumulating 99 points last season. He's on an even better pace early in the 2023-24 season.

Hill continues to dominate at wideout for the Dolphins as the favorite to win 2023 Offensive Player of the Year. The speedy wideout is getting closer to age 30, but isn't showing any signs of slowing down.

Hurts had a great shot to win MVP last year before a late-season injury. He's picked up where he left off last year in the midst of a great season for the Eagles. He'd like to not only win a Super Bowl but possibly earn MVP honors.

Already a two-time NBA MVP before last season, Jokic won his first NBA championship for Denver at the end of the 2022-23 season. The talented big man is off to a great start in the 2023-24 season, with a chance to win his third career MVP Award.

Lyles has made quite a name for himself as a 100- and 200-meter sprinter, including three gold medals at the 2023 World Championships. He has yet to win gold at the Olympics, only claiming one bronze in Tokyo, but that could change in Paris.

Mahomes won his second MVP and Super Bowl last season. He's faced some struggles this season with a limited supporting cast, though there are signs that the Chiefs' young players are coming along. Widely considered the best quarterback in the NFL, Mahomes has a great shot at his third Super Bowl win this season.

The much-hyped Manning has yet to make an impact in college football despite the incredible hype during his recruitment. Rumors have swirled he could transfer away from Texas for the 2024 season, so Manning could grab headlines without taking the field again. Either way, there's a fair chance Manning will make an impact on the football field somewhere next season.

After some injuries in Carolina, McCaffrey has returned to form over the last two seasons with the 49ers. The elite running back leads the NFL in rushing yards and touchdowns midway through the 2023 season, and could make a huge impact in the playoffs and the 2024 campaign.

Still widely concerned the best soccer player in the world after winning his eighth Ballon d'Or award, Messi continues to show off his fantastic footwork for Argentina and Inter Miami. He's arguably the most recognizable athlete in the world.

McDavid has led the NHL in points in each of the last three seasons, and figures to have a good chance to extend that streak. The Oilers have been off to a slow start this season, but McDavid has the talent to help them fight back.

Pastrnak is coming off his best career season, with 113 points in 82 games for the Bruins. He's continued to play at an elite level early this season.

Rodriguez's first two seasons in MLB have been a whirlwind, winning AL Rookie of the Year in 2022 and finishing fourth in the AL MVP vote in 2023. He has a nearly limitless ceiling as he enters his age-23 season.

Despite a fast start to the season, Sanders' first year at Colorado with his father didn't quite go as hoped. He still produced incredible numbers leading the Buffaloes offense, including 27 touchdown passes, and could be a Heisman hopeful in 2024.

Stroud has exceeded most expectations in his rookie season, and is the clear favorite to win Offensive Rookie of the Year for the Texans. With a talented group of players around him on offense in Houston, Stroud could make another leap next year.

Ohtani has the MLB hot stove on high alert as he makes a decision on his free-agent destination after six seasons in Anaheim. He's won AL MVP two of the last three seasons, and while he won't pitch in 2023 due to an arm injury, Ohtani should still make headlines at the plate.

Swiatek is the top ranked women's tennis player in the world after winning the French Open and Wimbledon in 2023. The Polish superstar continues to make her mark on the tennis world.

The hype looks real for the Wembanyama, the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. The 7-foot-4 power forward appears to be an excellent shooter, rebounder, and shot blocker in the early part of his rookie season, and a clear favorite to win Rookie of the Year.

Williams is likely at the end of his college career with USC, and the Heisman Trophy winner is all but certain to be the first player in the 2024 NFL Draft. The hype has rarely been bigger for an NFL draftee, and Williams could take the NFL by storm if he ends up with the right team.