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10 months ago

Damar Hamlin presents ESPY Award to trainers who saved his life

The Buffalo Bills’ safety was brought to tears while presenting an award at the ESPYs to the training staff who saved his life after he suffered a cardiac arrest on the field.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Damar Hamlin presents ESPY Award to trainers who saved his life
10 months ago

LeBron James, Damar Hamlin and other top moments from the 2023 ESPY Awards

NBA star LeBron James announces he's not done, Patrick Mahomes wins best athlete and other top ESPY Awards moments.
10 months ago
Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and LeBron James attend The 2023 ESPY Awards at Dolby Theatre on July 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
10 months ago

Biggest moments and behind the scenes at the ESPYs

“GMA" was at the biggest awards show in sports, where LeBron James announced his return for a 21st season and Damar Hamlin gave an emotional tribute to the medical staff who saved his life.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Biggest moments and behind the scenes at the ESPYs
2 years ago

Dick Vitale gives emotional speech of hope at ESPYs

The legendary basketball commentator, 83, moved the crowd at the ESPYs as he thanked fans for their support during his battle with cancer.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Dick Vitale gives emotional speech of hope at ESPYs
2 years ago

Best moments from the ESPY Awards

The awards at the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood celebrate the best of sports and also highlighted those who make an impact off the field.
2 years ago
VIDEO: Best moments from the ESPY Awards
2 years ago

The 2022 ESPY awards

It was sports’ most glamorous night and ABC News’ Will Ganss has all the must-see moments from Steph Curry’s musical performance to the Hollywood A-listers who joined the fun.
2 years ago
VIDEO:  The 2022 ESPY awards
3 years ago

Boxing gym to be honored at ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Awards

The awards are putting a spotlight on some of the best people in sports right now -- on and off the field.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Boxing gym to be honored at ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Awards
3 years ago

Naomi Osaka wins ESPY for best female athlete

ABC News' Mona Kosar Abdi reports on the buzziest stories of the day in "GMA" Pop News.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Naomi Osaka wins ESPY for best female athlete
3 years ago

Anthony Mackie talks about the ESPYS

The ESPYS are back Saturday and Mackie is hosting the festivities.
3 years ago
VIDEO: Anthony Mackie talks about the ESPYS
4 years ago

2020 ESPY Awards: Hosts call for a world where ‘Black lives are valued'

"Do black lives matter to you when they're not throwing touchdowns, grabbing rebounds, serving aces?"
4 years ago
VIDEO: ESPYs hosts call for a world where 'Black lives are valued'
4 years ago

ESPYs hosts call for a world where 'Black lives are valued'

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird hosted the remote ESPYs, issuing a call to action and honoring heroes in sports.
4 years ago
VIDEO: ESPYs hosts call for a world where 'Black lives are valued'
4 years ago

2020 ESPY's

ESPN’s annual awards ceremony was virtual this year but the jokes were just as funny and the classic emotion was there too. ABC News’ Will Ganss has the highlights.
4 years ago
VIDEO: 2020 ESPY's
4 years ago

7 ways the 2020 ESPYS will be different amid the pandemic

The ESPY Awards will be different this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird pose for photos at a WNBA game in Las Vegas in 2019 and Russell Wilson attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in California in 2020.
4 years ago

What to expect at this year’s ESPY Awards

Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird will host the show virtually and athletes will have the chance to speak out on important social issues.
4 years ago
VIDEO: What to expect at this year’s ESPY Awards
4 years ago

Everything we know about the revamped 2020 ESPYS

Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and Russell Wilson will host the 2020 ESPYS.
4 years ago
Russell Wilson at The 2019 ESPYs, July 10, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. | Megan Rapinoe poses for a portrait at the The Best FIFA Football Awards 2019 in Milan, Italy. | Sue Bird poses for portraits during the 2019 NBA All-Star Weekend.
5 years ago

The football coach who inspired at the 2019 ESPY Awards

Born without limbs, Rob Mendez decided early on that he wouldn't let his body limit his goal of coaching and accepted the Jimmy V Award for perseverance during the 2019 ESPYs.
5 years ago
VIDEO: The football coach who inspired at the 2019 ESPY Awards
5 years ago
Host Tracy Morgan speaks onstage during The 2019 ESPYs at Microsoft Theater, July 10, 2019, in Los Angeles.
5 years ago

ESPYS 2019: US Women's National Team win big

Hours after being celebrated with a ticker-tape parade in New York City on Wednesday, the team
5 years ago
Megan Rapinoe, center, and members of the U.S. women's national soccer team accept the award for best team at the ESPY Awards, July 10, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
5 years ago

How this ESPYS honoree turned a life-altering injury into a mission to inspire others

Kirstie Ennis followed in the footsteps of so many legends tonight as she was honored with the Pat Tillman Awards at the 2019 ESPYS.
5 years ago
Kirstie Ennis arrives at the ESPY Awards, July 10, 2019, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
5 years ago

2019 ESPY Awards

Trading their jerseys for tuxedos and evening gowns, the world's best athletes are coming together for ESPN's ESPY awards.
5 years ago
VIDEO: 2019 ESPY Awards
5 years ago

14-year-old quarterback born without tibia bones honored by ESPYs

Calder Hodge, 14, who dreams of playing in the NFL, was named a 2019 honorary ESPY Award winner.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Double amputee quarterback honored by ESPYs
6 years ago

Gymnast abuse survivors stand in solidarity at the 2018 ESPYs

More than 140 survivors of alleged abuse at the hands of disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Gymnast abuse survivors steal the show at the ESPYs
6 years ago

On the ESPYs red carpet

Athletes and celebrities talk with ABC News' Sabina Ghebremedhin before heading into the annual awards show.
6 years ago
VIDEO: On the ESPYs red carpet
6 years ago

Olympian Adam Rippon brings the best moments from the 2018 ESPY Awards

America's sweetheart was a special "GMA" correspondent during the sports world's big night and reports on its best moments.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Olympian Adam Rippon brings the best moments from the 2018 ESPY Awards
6 years ago

Danica Patrick soars as 1st female ESPYs host

Racecar driver Danica Patrick became the first ever female host of the ESPYs Wednesday night.
6 years ago
VIDEO: Racecar driver Danica Patrick became the first ever female host of the ESPYs Wednesday night.
6 years ago

Survivors of sexual abuse honored at ESPYs: 'Don't let anyone rewrite your story'

"You cannot silence the strong forever," one said.
6 years ago
Victims of Larry Nassar were honored with the Arthur Ashe courage award at the 2018 ESPY's, July 18, 2018.
6 years ago

Danica Patrick, Jim Kelly and other empowering moments at the ESPYs

Racecar driver Danica Patrick became the first ever female host of the ESPYs Wednesday night. But that achievement wasn't the only moment that will have people talking.
6 years ago
Victims of Larry Nassar were honored with the Arthur Ashe courage award at the 2018 ESPY's, July 18, 2018.
6 years ago

Coaches killed in school shooting remembered at ESPYs

The three coaches killed during the Valentines Day shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, were honored Wednesday night at the ESPYs.
6 years ago
The 2018 ESPY awards honored the 3 coaches who were killed during the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman-Douglas High School in Parkland Florida, with the 'Best Coach' award, July 17, 2018.
6 years ago

Jim Kelly inspires the room as he's honored with Jimmy V Award at ESPYs

The Hall of Fame quarterback led the Bills to four Super Bowls in the 1990s.
6 years ago
Legendary football player, Jim Kelly, is honored at the 2018 ESPY awards, July 18, 2018.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Michelle Obama pays special tribute at 25th annual ESPY Awards
7 years ago

2017 ESPYs: The top moments

Peyton Manning, the honorees and of course, the winners!
7 years ago
Host Peyton Manning speaks onstage at The 2017 ESPYS at Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017 in Los Angeles.
7 years ago

VIDEO: The best moments from the ESPY awards
7 years ago

2017 ESPYs: Michelle Obama honors late Eunice Kennedy Shriver

She was honored with the Authur Ashe Courage Award.
7 years ago
Michelle Obama delivers opening remarks during an event in the East Room of the White House, Nov. 14, 2016, in Washington. Eunice Kennedy Shriver arrives for the 'Faces Of Sport' benefit on April 29, 2004 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
7 years ago

2017 ESPYs: Jarrius Robertson honored with Jimmy V Award

The 15-year-old has inspired a nation with his story and courage.
7 years ago
Jarrius Robertson arrives at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater, July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
7 years ago

2017 ESPYs: Complete winners list

The athletes are being announced now!
7 years ago
Michael Phelps accepts the award for best record-breaking performance at the ESPYS at the Microsoft Theater on July 12, 2017, in Los Angeles.
7 years ago

VIDEO: Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay at the ESPY red carpet
7 years ago

VIDEO: Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez hits the red carpet for the ESPYs
7 years ago

VIDEO: Shawn White talks Olympics at the red carpet for the 25th ESPYs
7 years ago

VIDEO: ESPN's Body Issue model Gus Kenworthy hits the ESPYs red carpet
7 years ago

VIDEO: David Ross hits the ESPYS red carpet
7 years ago

Peyton Manning to host 2017 ESPYs: His top 5 pop culture moments

Check out his top 5 pop culture moments.
7 years ago
Peyton Manning presents the AP Most Valuable Player Award during the NFL HONORS at the Wortham Theater Center, Feb. 4, 2017 in Houston, Texas.
8 years ago

ESPYs 2016: Biggest Moments From the Show

There were poignant speeches, calls to action, and more.
8 years ago
NBA basketball player LeBron James, of the Cleveland Cavaliers, accepts the award for best male athlete at the ESPY Awards at the Microsoft Theater on July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles.
8 years ago

ESPYS 2016: Jimmy V. Award Winner Craig Sager Vows to 'Live My Life Full of Love'

The Turner Sports reporter is living with leukemia.
8 years ago
Craig Sager accepts the Jimmy V award for perseverance at the ESPY Awards at Microsoft Theater on July 13, 2016, in Los Angeles.
8 years ago

VIDEO: Exclusive Backstage Access at the ESPYs
8 years ago

High School Football Player Who Died Shielding Others From Gunfire Will Receive ESPY Courage Award

Zaevion Dobson's mother will accept the award on his behalf.
8 years ago
Fulton High School's football team posted this photo of Zaevion William Dobson with the caption, "We want you to know that Zaevion was an outstanding young man who will always be remembered as a hero," on Dec. 18, 2015.