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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.
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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
4:55
Snoop Dogg raps tribute for late Kobe Bryant
2:23
Taquarius Wair surprised with Jimmy V Award
7:00
Black Lives Matter: The time to act is now
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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
9:08
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.
ESPYS AWARDS
2020 ESPYS: Vote for your favorite Can't-Stop-Watching Moment
Only four contenders remain. Tune in to the ESPYS at 9 p.m. ET Sunday on ESPN to find out the winner of the Can't-Stop-Watching Moment, which will be determined by your vote.
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.
ESPYS AWARDS
Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host ESPYS remotely
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over the two-hour ESPYS broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN.
ESPYS AWARDS
2020 ESPYS -- Vote for your favorite Can't-Stop-Watching Moment
Tune in to the ESPYS on June 21 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN to find out the winner of the Can't-Stop-Watching Moment, which will be determined by your vote.
WNBA
Moore, McCourtys, Cruz among Ali award finalists
Maya Moore, Devin and Jason McCourty, Nelson Cruz, Kevin Love and Titus O'Neil are finalists for the Ali award, which is given to an athlete whose demonstrated leadership has created a positive impact on their community through sports.
Jimmy V WEEK
Stuart Scott remembered during V Week by his daughters, Taelor and Sydni
Stuart Scott was an ESPN icon, cancer fighter and the inventor of 'boo-yah.' As V Week honors Scott six years after his death, his daughters write about their father's impact and what his legacy means to them.
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THE ESPYS
UFC Fight Like Hell Night: Donate now to the V Foundation
The UFC and ESPN have teamed up to honor former SportsCenter anchor Stuart Scott and battle cancer. While you enjoy the fights, consider donating to the V Foundation for Cancer Research or the Stuart Scott Memorial Fund.
A NEW GOAL
'Kicks to Beat Cancer' is back for V Week
Dozens of players, coaches and celebrities from across college and pro sports have donated autographed sneakers to raise money for the V Foundation.
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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.
4:16
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.
0:50
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.
2:17
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.
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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.
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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.
2019 ESPYS award winners
The 2019 ESPYS, presented by Capital One, celebrate the best in sports with awards given by fans.
Best of the red carpet
Mahomes gets ESPY for Best NFL Player
In the middle of his interview, Patrick Mahomes gets the ESPY award for Best NFL Player.
0:28
Stewart wins Best WNBA Player
Breanna Stewart discusses winning Best WNBA Player at the ESPYS and how rehab has been going for her.
1:30
Gymnast Ohashi awarded Best Viral Sports Moment
UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi shares the process of preparing the floor routine that won her the ESPY for Best Viral Sports Moment.
2:02
Gronk just relaxing, playing yard games in retirement
Rob Gronkowski shares how he has been spending his retirement from the NFL.
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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.
ESPYS
Full list of 2018 ESPYS winners
The 2018 ESPYS celebrates the best in sports, with awards given by the fans. Here are your winners. Thanks for voting!
The ESPYS
'Sister survivors,' who received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, show powerful moment of solidarity
10:09
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.
ESPYS
The home of the ESPY winners for Best Coach persevere
After the deaths of 17 of their own, the family, friends and teachers of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attempted to answer the question: "What now?"
ESPYS
Stoneman Douglas coach Scott Beigel 'taught us how to run with our hearts'
Cross-country coach Scott Beigel, assistant football coach Aaron Feis and athletic director Chris Hixon are the 2018 ESPYS recipients of the Best Coach Award for the difference they made in the lives of students on and off the field of play.
ESPYS
Danica Patrick on hosting The ESPYS, retirement and spiritual growth
The now-retired race car driver talks to ESPN senior writer Allison Glock about hosting The ESPYS, being a unicorn and meeting the Dalai Lama.
ESPYs
ESPYS to honor HS coaches killed in Parkland
Family members of Stoneman Douglas High School heroes Aaron Feis, Scott Beigel and Chris Hixon will receive a posthumous Best Coach ESPY award.
ESPYs
Kelly to get Jimmy V Award for cancer fight
Buffalo Bills Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly will receive ESPN's Jimmy V Award for the toughness and perseverance he's displayed during his ongoing battle with oral cancer.
Pat Tillman Award for Service
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How ESPYS honoree Kim Clavel left boxing for nursing when coronavirus hit and emerged 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.
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 this year's awards show on June 21 at 9 p.m. ET
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.
On This Date: March 4, 1993
Don't Ever Give Up: Jimmy V's ESPYS speech
Take a look back at Jim Valvano's inspirational, 1993 ESPYS speech.
