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Vitale to be recipient of Jimmy V Award at ESPYS
Dick Vitale, 82, has been announced as the 2022 recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Vitale will be honored at this year's ESPYS on July 20.
NCAAM
#VStrongBaby: The next generation of cancer fighters have Dick Vitale as inspiration
Vitale has helped the V Foundation since its inception. Focusing on pediatric cancer, he has helped raised $44 million for cancer research. Children who have been affected by this work are finding their own ways to help cancer.
NCAAM
V Week 2021 - Curing cancer: The mission of Jim Valvano and Dick Vitale continues
V Week 2021 is taking place through Dec. 12. The fight against cancer never stops, and we are determined to achieve victory. If you're able to, help us defeat cancer by donating at v.org/donate.
NCAAM
How Jimmy V's famous 1993 speech influenced the sports world
Coach Jim Valvano's acceptance speech for the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the 1993 ESPYs transcended sports and time.
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'The Undefeated ESPYS Post Show' extra
More interviews by Kelley Carter and Domonique Foxworth with big-time athletes, with a couple of surprises
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'The Undefeated ESPYS Post Show'
Kelley Carter and Domonique Foxworth host the show from New York City
UConn
NCAAW
The 2021 ESPYS proved to be a night to remember
From host Anthony Mackie's opening monologue to the very end, the 2021 ESPYS were a night to remember.
76ers
NBA
Anthony Mackie trolls Ben Simmons at ESPYS
Anthony Mackie jokes that Ben Simmons won a humanitarian award for building brick shelters for children with all his missed shots from the playoffs.
WNBA
Maya Moore calls on 'championing humanity'
Maya Moore offers a passionate plea to be courageous in all aspects of life when fighting injustice while receiving the Arthur Ashe Award.
UConn
NCAAW
Maya Moore's courageous fight against injustice
Maya Moore has proved her achievements span far beyond her basketball accolades. Moore's role in seeking justice for her now husband, Jonathan Irons, is only the start of her life beyond basketball. Moore wins the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
Naomi Osaka
Osaka returns to spotlight, wins ESPY award
Osaka won as the best athlete in women's sports at the ESPYS on Saturday night.
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Paige Bueckers advocates for Black female athletes
UConn basketball player Paige Bueckers has a strong message for the support of Black female athletes after winning Women's Collegiate Athlete of the Year.
English Premier League
Marcus Rashford transcends sport to receive Pat Tillman Award for Service
Having risen from humble beginnings to become one of the world's brightest soccer stars, Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford faced down the UK Parliament in the fight to provide free school meals to children.
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Chris Nikic wins Jimmy V Award, looking to be inspiration to others
Chris Nikic discusses his journey to completing an Ironman and becoming the 2021 Jimmy V award recipient.
Tennis
Naomi Osaka wins the 2021 ESPY for Best Female Athlete
Naomi Osaka addresses the crowd at the 2021 ESPYS after winning Best Female Athlete.
Packers
NFL
Does anyone know what's going on with Aaron Rodgers?
There are a lot of rumors out there surrounding Aaron Rodgers leaving the Packers, but are any of them true? Here are some of the latest Rodgers rumors, from the believable to the completely outlandish.
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Anthony Mackie delivers opening monologue for ESPYS
Anthony Mackie hosts the 2021 ESPYS from New York and offers up quite a few laughs during his opening monologue.
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2021 ESPYS award winners
Paige Bueckers, Naomi Osaka, LaMelo Ball and Devonta Smith all picked up ESPYS. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were honored as Best Team.
2021 ESPYS: Donate now to support the V Foundation and fight cancer
ESPY Week 2021 takes place from July 4-10. Even in this trying year, the fight against cancer never stops. If you're able to, help us defeat cancer by donating at v.org/donate.
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Chris Nikic's power of perseverance earns Jimmy V Award
Chris Nikic became an inspiration to all on Nov. 7, 2020, by becoming the first athlete with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman triathlon.
Naomi Osaka
Osaka to be among stars attending The ESPYS
Naomi Osaka, who has said she has been dealing with anxiety and depression since winning the first of her four Grand Slam titles at the 2018 US Open, is scheduled to attend The ESPYS on Saturday.
Chiefs
NFL
Laurent Duvernay-Tardif: Be bigger than your sport
Chiefs offensive lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was named the winner of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award after opting out of the 2020 NFL season to work as an orderly. He doesn't want to be called a hero.
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2021 ESPYS: Tom Brady, Naomi Osaka land double nominations
The 2021 ESPYS will be held July 10. Between now and then, your votes for the best athletes, best moments, best plays and best teams will help decide the stars of the show.
WNBA
WNBA legend Moore named Arthur Ashe honoree
WNBA legend Maya Moore, who walked away from basketball to help free a wrongfully convicted man, will be presented with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at The ESPYS on July 10.
Ironman athlete Nikic to receive Jimmy V Award
Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman triathlon, will be honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at The ESPYS on July 10.
Pat Tillman Award for Service
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Manchester United star Marcus Rashford wins Pat Tillman Award for Service after raising millions to feed children
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, who helped raise millions of dollars during the COVID-19 pandemic to help feed children in England, will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2021 ESPYS.
2020 Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award
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Iranian women were banned from soccer stadiums for 40 years; Maryam Shojaei fought to fix that
Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award winner Maryam Shojeai helped bring global awareness to the discriminatory ban on women, in part with the #NoBan4Women petition. In 2019, the ban was lifted and women reentered the stadiums, but her fight for equality continues.
The ESPY Collection
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The ESPY Collection
New portraits of stars set the stage for the 2019 awards show.
Heroes at the ESPYS
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Jimmy V Award recipient Rob Mendez: 'It's only the beginning'
Born without arms and legs, Rob Mendez was determined to become a head football coach. Here, the 2019 recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance writes a letter to the game that changed his life and allowed him to inspire others.
Relive the Words of Jimmy V
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How Jimmy V's famous 1993 speech influenced the sports world
Coach Jim Valvano's acceptance speech for the Arthur Ashe Courage and Humanitarian Award at the 1993 ESPYs transcended sports and time.
Relive the ESPYS memorable moments
Jake Wood accepts Pat Tillman Award for Service
Team Rubicon CEO Jake Wood notes that the words "thank you" are the most important he'll share and asks everyone to love and help their neighbor.
Mitchell wins Breakthrough Athlete
Donovan Mitchell thanks his family for providing a strong support system, then implores everyone to not put limits on themselves.
Danica pokes fun at LeBron, JR Smith
Danica Patrick throws shade at LeBron James' hairline, then makes some jokes about JR Smith's Game 1 snafu in the NBA Finals.
Marino, Elway show their support for Kelly
Dan Marino and John Elway praise Jim Kelly for his toughness on the field which has now carried over off the field.
#DontEverGiveUp
Roberts' life impacted by Valvano, V Foundation
Robin Roberts recounts listening to Jim Valvano's speech at the first ESPYs and reflects on how the V Foundation has impacted her life.
Kurkjian shares his father's fight against cancer
Tim Kurkjian recounts his father's brave battle with cancer before passing away and asks you to donate to the V Foundation.
Rod Gilmore living his life through cancer
Rod Gilmore tells the story of his father's battle with cancer and how he has persevered through his diagnosis with multiple myeloma.
David Lloyd shares his daughter's fight against cancer
David Lloyd lost his sister to cancer when he was just a teenager and felt as if he'd paid his lifetime "dues to this disease," until his 3-year-old daughter was diagnosed. He shares her fight and asks you to donate to The V Foundation.
Sage Steele remembers Stuart Scott's strength
Sage Steele is impressed by how positive and mentally strong Stuart Scott was in the final year of his life.
Randy Scott wants to see an end to cancer
Randy Scott reflects on his mother's courageous battle against cancer before passing away.
Jay Harris remembers his aunt
Jay Harris shares one of his favorite memories of his aunt before she died of cancer.
