Jeter named SI’s Sportsman of the Year

Yet another cover of Sports Illustrated for Derek Jeter will release this week after he was named Sportsman of the Year today, confirming early reports from Gawker.

The award goes to a player who captures both achievement and sportsmanship in a year. Past winners include Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Lance Armstrong and Brett Favre. But Jeter is the first Yankee ever to take home the honor.

Congrats, Jete.