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John Skipper Caitlyn Jenner

John Skipper ‘still proud’ giving Caitlyn Jenner the Arthur Ashe Courage Award

"I'm still proud of the gesture while not particularly admiring the recipient."

By Brendon Kleen OnSep 8, 2024 1
Serena Williams, Quinta Brunson, and Venus Williams at the 2024 ESPYs.

Harrison Butker fires back at Serena Williams: ‘Sports are supposed to be the great unifier’

"She used it as an opportunity to disinvite those with whom she disagrees with from supporting fellow athletes."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 13, 2024 11
Damar Hamlin at ESPYS

ESPYS camera awkwardly panned to Damar Hamlin during comment about death

It seemed like a failed attempt at tugging on the heartstrings of the viewer.

By Brandon Contes OnJul 12, 2024 2
Nikki Glaser at the ESPYS

Nikki Glaser roasts Scottie Scheffler’s driving at ESPYS

"Sorry, Scottie. I do know that golfing is hard. I mean there’s putting, chipping and driving over a cop’s leg."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 12, 2024 0
Serena Williams, Quinta Brunson, and Venus Williams at the 2024 ESPYs.

Venus and Serena Williams seemingly roast Pat McAfee at ESPYS: ‘Never use the b-word… you know who you are’

"Just don't use the b-word." "Never use the b-word." "You know who you are."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 12, 2024 4
The ending of the 2024 ESPYS

2024 ESPYS end abruptly for some viewers, presumably due to late start and local news commitments

This one might be Joe Biden's fault.

By Sean Keeley OnJul 12, 2024 3
Dawn Staley at the ESPYS

Dawn Staley gives empassioned speech after winning ESPYS’ Jimmy V Award: ‘I have a job to do’

"How do I not fight pay disparities when I do the same job, and get paid less, but win more?"

By Sean Keeley OnJul 11, 2024 2
Serena Williams, Quinta Brunson, and Venus Williams at the ESPYS

Serena Williams torches Harrison Butker at ESPYS: ‘We don’t need you’

"At all. Like, ever."

By Sean Keeley OnJul 11, 2024 23
Mandatory Credit: Jasper Colt-USA TODAY

ESPN

ESPN defends honoring Prince Harry despite Pat McAfee, Mary Tillman criticism

Pat McAfee and A.J. Hawk on The Pat McAfee Show

Pat McAfee accuses ESPN of ‘trying to piss people off’ by honoring Prince Harry with Pat Tillman Award

"You know the immediate reaction from humans...with like common sense and brains is going to be like, ‘Hey, don’t be putting our f***ing guy with that guy.’"

By Brandon Contes OnJun 28, 2024 8
Steve Gleason (C) with Morten Anderson (L) and Rickey Jackson at the NFC Championship Game on January 20, 2019.

Steve Gleason, Dawn Staley, and Prince Harry to be honored at ESPYs

Steve Gleason will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at this year's ESPYs on July 11.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 27, 2024 0
Norm Macdonald at the 1998 ESPYS

Rich Eisen says ESPN executives ‘freaked out’ over Norm Macdonald’s ESPYS monologue

"This is not a tweet saying Norm wasn’t hilarious. Just confirming the freak-out of ESPN executives."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 14, 2023 9
LeBron James at the ESPYS

Dan Patrick laments ESPN treating LeBron’s return announcement as breaking news: ‘It’s just needy.’

"You know what’s breaking news? If he retired! Not that he’s coming back."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 13, 2023 9
Pat McAfee at the 2023 ESPYS. (Photo by Joshua Gateley / ESPN Images)

Pat McAfee brings up Brett Favre lawsuit and Skip Bayless at ESPYS: ‘That one was for me…and Shannon Sharpe.’

""We apologize, the sports world obviously isn't perfect. Sue us. Don't actually. Shoutout Brett Favre. That was for me, that was for me. And Shannon Sharpe. Shoutout, Skip, that one was for you too."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 13, 2023 0
Jim Valvano The Speech

ESPN will air SC Featured doc ‘The Speech’ on Jim Valvano

Jim Valvano's ESPYS speech will be the focus of a new edition of SC Featured.

By Joe Lucia OnJul 10, 2023 0
Pat McAfee

Pat McAfee sounds like he might be doing the ESPYS monologue

"Got a couple days to kinda piece some things together. I will have a microphone on Wednesday night at the ESPYS and I’m honored for that."

By Brandon Contes OnJul 10, 2023 2
Art for the 2023 ESPYS.

The 2023 ESPYS will be hostless for the first time ever

The decision came as a result of the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike in Hollywood.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 7, 2023 1
Art for the 2023 ESPYS.

ESPYS special honorees include USWNT, Liam Hendriks, Bills training staff, Dr. Richard Lapchick

The USWNT will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, while Hendriks will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 28, 2023 1

Jeff Passan roasts Jorge Soler’s ESPY nomination at the Home Run Derby

"Is Jorge Soler in the same category?"

By Brandon Contes OnJul 19, 2022 4

Why is there a Best Jockey category but no Best Horse? (and other thoughts on the ESPY nominees)

If you're going to manufacture an awards show, at least have some internal consistency!

By Jay Rigdon OnJun 28, 2022 5
Vitali Klitschko

Vitali Klitschko will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at this year’s ESPYs

"Vitali’s poise and strength as his city and country faces unfathomable tests have far surpassed the incredible resolve he demonstrated as one of boxing’s top heavyweight champions. His commitment to the people of Ukraine has been a global inspiration, and his bravery is a prime example of the resilience of the human spirit."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJun 14, 2022 0
Dick Vitale (C) with Rod Gilmore (L) and Keyshawn Johnson at Vitale's 17th Annual Dick Vitale Gala.

Dick Vitale will receive this year’s Jimmy V Award for Perseverance during the ESPYs broadcast on July 20

"I reflected on his speech many times during my seven-month battle – ‘don’t give up, don’t ever give up Dickie V’ – and I remembered my mother and father, who taught me never to believe in ‘can’t’. Jimmy V was special and his legacy lives on. I am so grateful to receive this tremendous award in his honor."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 9, 2022 0

ESPYS host Anthony Mackie says he’s bringing plenty of footballs and baseballs to be signed

The new Captain America will also be wearing his lucky "Saints draws" for the ceremony.

By Ian Casselberry OnJul 9, 2021 1
Maura Mandt

Maura Mandt, longtime ESPY Awards producer and “30 for 30” producer/director, dies at 53

Mandt had a hand in the ESPYs, "30 for 30" films, the X Games, and many more iconic ESPN programs.

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 29, 2020 0
The 2019 ESPYs.

Ratings for the 2019 ESPYS stay about even with 2018, which carries good news and bad news for ABC

The 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 3.87 million viewers was about even with 2018, and it helped ABC win the night amongst broadcast networks.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 11, 2019 1

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