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Maya Moore urges 'championing humanity' after winning Arthur Ashe award
JIMMY V AWARD FOR PERSEVERANCE
Chris Nikic: 'I don't do excuses. I don't quit'
ESPYS HIGHLIGHTS
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.
PAT TILLMAN AWARD FOR SERVICE
Marcus Rashford: 'It’s important to allow all children to dream'
ESPYS AWARDS
Paige Bueckers advocates for Black female athletes
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.
ESPYS AWARDS
Anthony Mackie delivers opening monologue for ESPYS
PACKERS
NFL
Does anyone know what's going on with Aaron Rodgers?
76ERS
NBA
Anthony Mackie trolls Ben Simmons at ESPYS
ESPYS
Osaka returns to spotlight, wins ESPY award
Osaka won as the best athlete in women's sports at the ESPYS on Saturday night.
DAILY
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.
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.
ESPYS CONTROL ROOM
Visit The (virtual) ESPYS Control Room
Explore a 180-degree virtual world with games, exclusive content and more.
ESPYS AWARDS
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.
MANCHESTER UNITED
SOCCER
Man United star Rashford wins Pat Tillman Award
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.
ESPYS
Finalists announced for Muhammad Ali Award
Honorees Anthony Rizzo, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, Layshia Clarendon and Titus O'Neil will be recognized for their community service at the Sports Humanitarian Awards on July 12.
BREAKING NEWS
Anthony Mackie named host of 2021 ESPYS
"Captain America" star Anthony Mackie will host the 2021 ESPYS. Mackie will help honor the best sports figures and moments in a year challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic.
TWINS
MLB
Nelson Cruz and the incredible gifts he's bestowed on his Dominican Republic hometown
First he delivered a firetruck. Then an ambulance and medical care and baseball gear and supplies. Nelson Cruz, winner of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award at The ESPYS, has made giving a way of life.
SAINTS
NFL
Saints' Jenkins issues call to action: 'Time is now'
Saints safety and activist Malcolm Jenkins urged athletes, coaches and media "to do our part to make this country better" during Sunday's ESPYS broadcast, calling the events of the past month "a tipping point."
MORE FROM THE ESPYS
ESPYS hosts Rapinoe, Wilson and Bird call for unity against racial injustice
Snoop Dogg raps tribute for late Kobe Bryant
Taquarius Wair surprised with Jimmy V Award
Black Lives Matter: The time to act is now
JACKSON STATE
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
ESPYS winner Thomas 'Snacks' Lee: 'It doesn't matter how you look'
After winning the Can't-Stop-Watching Moment at the ESPYS, Jackson State's Thomas "Snacks" Lee hopes he can use his platform to instill confidence in others.
CAVALIERS
NBA
Kevin Love accepts courage award for vulnerability in discussing mental health
WNBA
How Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird plan to step up -- and aside -- in the fight for justice
Their sports skills and loud voices (and maybe the color of their skin) have given Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe vast platforms. Now they plan to amplify others -- and listen -- while ramping up the fight for social justice.
SOCCER
ENSPIRE winner Maryam Shojaei on her fight to get Iranian women back in the soccer stadium
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.
BOXING
ESPYS honoree left boxing for nursing and became even stronger
Pat Tillman Award winner Kim Clavel was on the verge of a boxing breakthrough when the coronavirus pandemic struck. Rather than ponder what could have been, she went off to work with the most vulnerable patients.
CAVALIERS
NBA
Cavs' Love to get Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star Kevin Love, who has become a spokesman for mental health and wellness, will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during Sunday's ESPYS.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
Hilinskis receive Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award
Mark and Kym Hilinski, who created a foundation in the name of their son to raise mental health awareness, have been honored with one of three Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Awards, ESPN announced Sunday.
MEN'S COLLEGE HOOPS
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.
FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
Iran trailblazer Shojaei earns ENSPIRE award
Maryam Shojaei, who blazed trail for women to watch men's soccer, is honored with Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award
THE UNDEFEATED
The Undefeated
The ESPYs Collection
New portraits of stars set the stage for this year’s awards show on June 21 at 9 p.m. ET
WNBA
WNBA, union earn Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award
The WNBA and WNBPA are being honored with the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award after the two sides came to terms on a transformational collective bargaining agreement that runs through 2027.
COLLEGE FOOTBALL
RB Taquarius Wair to receive Jimmy V Award
Taquarius Wair, who overcame severe injuries in a fire and is now a running back for Mesabi Range College, will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at The ESPYS.
BOXING
Boxer-turned-nurse Clavel to get ESPYS' Tillman
Kim Clavel, who was 11-0 since making her pro boxing debut in 2017, returned to nursing during the coronavirus pandemic after winning the North American Boxing Federation flyweight title.
THE ESPYS
The Undefeated
Bill Russell, activist for the ages
The courage of our 2019 Arthur Ashe Courage Award-winner continues to make an impact to this day.
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance
Mendez: 'Focus on what you can do, instead of what you can't do'
Football coach Rob Mendez, who has no arms or legs, gives a motivational speech after receiving the 2019 Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Best Team
USWNT, Morgan take home top honors at ESPYS
Alex Morgan and the USWNT capped their day of celebrations in style at The ESPYS, with Morgan winning best female athlete and the USWNT winning best team.
Best of the ESPYS
USWNT accepts award for Best Team
The U.S. women's national soccer team accepts the award for Best Team at The ESPYS.
Morgan: Women are 'more than just athletes'
In her acceptance speech for Best Female Athlete, Alex Morgan sends a message about teamwork and advocates for the rights of female athletes.
Drew Brees thanks USWNT, sends message about playing sports
In his acceptance speech for Best Record-Breaking Performance, Drew Brees commends the U.S. women's national team on its commitment to the game of soccer and sends the crowd a message about what can be learned from playing sports.
Zion 'wishes he could've stayed' at Duke but NBA was calling
Zion Williamson accepts the award for Best College Athlete and thanks Duke University.
THE ESPYS
Best Coach
ESPY winner Jim Calhoun talks coaching, Big East and more
Legendary coach Jim Calhoun reflects on building a program, Kemba Walker and the ESPYS.
THE ESPYS
Former Marine to receive Tillman Award at ESPYS
Former U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Kirstie Ennis, who had her left leg amputated above the knee due to injuries sustained in a 2012 helicopter crash, will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service during The 2019 ESPYS.
The ESPYS
'Sister survivors,' who received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, show powerful moment of solidarity
Aly Raisman takes on the institutions she led to glory
In her fight to end sexual abuse, the Olympic hero and champion takes the floor.
ESPYS
Jimmy V winner Kelly: 'Make a difference today'
Pro Football Hall of Famer and cancer survivor Jim Kelly accepted the Jimmy V Award, and he urged people to "make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow."
Photos: ESPYS Red Carpet
The athletes and pop culture titans were out in full swing on the ESPYS red carpet.
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
- ESPN
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.
