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WHO:
Fox News - Marcello Hernández hosted the 2026 ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby accepted the award for Best Team on behalf of the Knicks.
Fox News - Lauren Betts, a rookie with the Washington Mystics, won the award for Best College Athlete in Women's Sports.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and OG Anunoby accepted the award for Best Team on behalf of the Knicks.
Fox News - Lauren Betts, a rookie with the Washington Mystics, won the award for Best College Athlete in Women's Sports.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson joked about Josh Hart's absence from the ESPY Awards, saying, "I want to say thank you to the ESPYS for pulling Josh Hart’s invite."
Fox News - Jason Collins, who died in May at age 47, posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Pro Football Network - Marcello Hernández made a comment regarding LeBron James' potential move to an Eastern Conference contender, calling it a "no-brainer."
TMZ - Simone Biles arrived at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, showcasing her outfit.
Pro Football Network - Marcello Hernández is the host of the 2026 ESPY Awards.
Variety - Comedian Marcello Hernández will host the 34th annual ESPY Awards.
TMZ - Nominees include Aryna Sabalenka, Terence "Bud" Crawford, Nelly Korda, and Lionel Messi.
WHAT:
Fox News - Jalen Brunson won the Best Male Athlete award at the ESPYs, beating out Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.
Fox News - Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for the Raiders, won the ESPY award for Best Men's College Athlete.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson won the Best Male Athlete award at the ESPYs, beating out Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.
Fox News - Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for the Raiders, won the ESPY award for Best Men's College Athlete.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Fox News - The Knicks won their first championship since 1973.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
Fox News - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Variety - The ESPY Awards will recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, and breakthrough athlete.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson joked about Josh Hart's absence from the ESPY Awards, saying, "I want to say thank you to the ESPYS for pulling Josh Hart’s invite."
Fox News - Jason Collins, who died in May at age 47, posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Lionel Messi and Argentina won a World Cup semifinal match against England, securing their place in the final.
Fox News - The World Cup final will take place on Saturday in New Jersey, where Argentina will face Spain.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Fox News - The Knicks won their first championship since 1973.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
Fox News - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Variety - The ESPY Awards will recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, and breakthrough athlete.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson won the award for Best Male Athlete at the ESPYs, beating out Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.
Pro Football Network - Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for the Raiders, won the ESPY award for Best Men's College Athlete.
Fox News - The Knicks won their first championship since 1973.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson joked about Josh Hart's absence from the ESPY Awards, saying, "I want to say thank you to the ESPYS for pulling Josh Hart’s invite."
Fox News - Jason Collins, who died in May at age 47, posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
Fox News - Lionel Messi and Argentina won a World Cup semifinal match against England, securing their place in the final.
Fox News - The World Cup final will take place on Saturday in New Jersey, where Argentina will face Spain.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Pro Football Network - Marcello Hernández made a comment regarding LeBron James' potential move to an Eastern Conference contender, calling it a "no-brainer."
Variety - The ESPY Awards will recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, and breakthrough athlete.
Variety - The event is the 34th annual ESPY Awards.
Pro Football Network - Jalen Brunson won the Best Male Athlete award at the ESPYs, beating out Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.
raiders.com - Fernando Mendoza's acceptance speech included gratitude towards his family, coaches, and teammates, stating, "Football is a team sport and although this award has one name on it, it belongs to so many people."
Fox News - Jalen Brunson won the Best Male Athlete award at the ESPYs, beating out Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.
Fox News - Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for the Raiders, won the ESPY award for Best Men's College Athlete.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Fox News - The Knicks won their first championship since 1973.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
Fox News - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Variety - The ESPY Awards will recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, and breakthrough athlete.
Variety - The event is the 34th annual ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson won the Best Male Athlete award at the ESPYs, beating out Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.
Fox News - Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for the Raiders, won the ESPY award for Best Men's College Athlete.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Fox News - The Knicks won their first championship since 1973.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
Fox News - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Variety - The ESPY Awards will recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, and breakthrough athlete.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson joked about Josh Hart's absence from the ESPY Awards, saying, "I want to say thank you to the ESPYS for pulling Josh Hart’s invite."
Fox News - Jason Collins, who died in May at age 47, posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Lionel Messi and Argentina won a World Cup semifinal match against England, securing their place in the final.
Fox News - The World Cup final will take place on Saturday in New Jersey, where Argentina will face Spain.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Pro Football Network - Marcello Hernández made a comment regarding LeBron James' potential move to an Eastern Conference contender, calling it a "no-brainer."
Variety - The ESPY Awards will recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, and breakthrough athlete.
Variety - The event is the 34th annual ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson won the Best Male Athlete award at the ESPYs, beating out Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.
Fox News - Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for the Raiders, won the ESPY award for Best Men's College Athlete.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Fox News - The Knicks won their first championship since 1973.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
Fox News - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Variety - The ESPY Awards will recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, and breakthrough athlete.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson won the award for Best Male Athlete at the ESPYs, beating out Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.
Pro Football Network - Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for the Raiders, won the ESPY award for Best Men's College Athlete.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Fox News - The Knicks won their first championship since 1973.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
Fox News - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Pro Football Network - Jalen Brunson won the award for Best Male Athlete at the ESPYs, beating out Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani.
Pro Football Network - Fernando Mendoza, quarterback for the Raiders, won the ESPY award for Best Men's College Athlete.
Fox News - The Knicks won their first championship since 1973.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson joked about Josh Hart's absence from the ESPY Awards, saying, "I want to say thank you to the ESPYS for pulling Josh Hart’s invite."
Fox News - Jason Collins, who died in May at age 47, posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
Fox News - Lionel Messi and Argentina won a World Cup semifinal match against England, securing their place in the final.
Fox News - The World Cup final will take place on Saturday in New Jersey, where Argentina will face Spain.
Fox News - The Knicks won the ESPY for Best Team.
Fox News - Jalen Brunson received the "Best Championship Performance" award during the ESPY Awards.
Fox News - Jason Collins posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
Fox News - Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Fox News - Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Pro Football Network - Marcello Hernández made a comment regarding LeBron James' potential move to an Eastern Conference contender, calling it a "no-brainer."
Variety - The ESPY Awards will recognize nominees and honorees in more than 20 categories, including best athlete, men and women’s sports, and breakthrough athlete.
Variety - The event is the 34th annual ESPY Awards.
WHERE:
Variety - The ESPY Awards took place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
TMZ - The ESPY Awards are taking place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
TMZ - The ESPY Awards are taking place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Variety - The ESPY Awards will take place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
TMZ - The ESPY Awards are taking place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Variety - The ESPY Awards will take place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
TMZ - The ESPY Awards are taking place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
TMZ - The ESPY Awards are taking place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Variety - The ESPY Awards will take place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
TMZ - The ESPY Awards are taking place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
Variety - The ESPY Awards will take place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center.
WHEN:
Fox News - The ESPY Awards occurred on July 15, 2026.
Variety - The ESPY Awards are scheduled to occur tonight.
Variety - The ESPY Awards are scheduled to occur tonight.
Variety - The ESPY Awards are scheduled to occur tonight.
Variety - The ESPY Awards are scheduled to occur tonight.
Variety - The ESPY Awards are scheduled to occur tonight.
Variety - The ESPY Awards are scheduled to occur tonight.
HOW:
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate another year of unforgettable moments and championship wins.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate another year of unforgettable moments and championship wins.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate another year of unforgettable moments and championship wins.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate another year of unforgettable moments and championship wins.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate another year of unforgettable moments and championship wins.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate another year of unforgettable moments and championship wins.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance at the ESPYs, joking, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!"
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - Marcello Hernández made jokes about various sports figures during his monologue, including a jab at Jake Paul regarding his history of fighting older opponents.
Fox News - The ESPY Awards shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate another year of unforgettable moments and championship wins.
TMZ - The event is described as a gathering of the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship wins.
Variety - The event will be livestreamed online for viewers.
(UPDATED July 16, 2026 21:18 UTC)
The 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by Marcello Hernández, took place at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, where he made a memorable entrance joking about Mike Tyson. Jalen Brunson took home the Best Male Athlete award, triumphing over stars like Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani, while the Knicks were recognized as Best Team, with Brunson also winning the Best Championship Performance award. Additionally, rookie Lauren Betts of the Washington Mystics was named Best College Athlete in Women's Sports, and Jason Collins received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage posthumously.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 19:20 UTC)
Jalen Brunson took home the Best Male Athlete award at the ESPYs, triumphing over notable contenders like Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani, while the Knicks celebrated their first championship win since 1973 by also winning the ESPY for Best Team. Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' quarterback, was recognized as the Best Men's College Athlete, and Jason Collins received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage posthumously. The ESPY Awards, which have moved from Los Angeles to the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, will be livestreamed and feature a gathering of the world's greatest athletes celebrating unforgettable moments and achievements.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 17:20 UTC)
At the ESPYs, Jalen Brunson took home the Best Male Athlete award, triumphing over sports icons Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani, while he, along with Karl-Anthony Towns and OG Anunoby, accepted the Best Team award on behalf of the Knicks. Rookie Lauren Betts of the Washington Mystics was honored with the Best College Athlete in Women's Sports award, showcasing her impressive debut season. In a lighthearted moment, Marcello Hernández made a memorable entrance, quipping, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYs!"
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 15:26 UTC)
At the ESPY Awards held at the David H. Koch Theater in New York City, Jalen Brunson took home the Best Male Athlete award, triumphing over sports icons Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani. The Knicks celebrated a significant victory as they won the ESPY for Best Team, marking their first championship since 1973, while Fernando Mendoza was recognized as the Best Men's College Athlete. Additionally, the event honored Jason Collins posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage and Jim Abbott with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, showcasing a night dedicated to celebrating remarkable achievements in sports.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 14:36 UTC)
Jalen Brunson took home the Best Male Athlete award at the ESPYs, triumphing over notable competitors like Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani, while the Knicks celebrated their first championship win since 1973 by also winning the Best Team award. The event, held at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, featured Marcello Hernández delivering a humorous monologue and making a boxing-style entrance, joking about Mike Tyson. Additionally, Jason Collins was posthumously honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, and the ESPYs will recognize nominees across more than 20 categories, with the ceremony livestreamed for viewers.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 12:21 UTC)
At the ESPY Awards, Jalen Brunson took home the prestigious Best Male Athlete award, triumphing over notable contenders like Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani, while the Knicks celebrated their first championship win since 1973 by also winning the Best Team award. In a night filled with honors, Fernando Mendoza was recognized as the Best Men's College Athlete, and Jason Collins received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage posthumously. The event, which shifted from Los Angeles to New York City this year, featured a lively monologue by Marcello Hernández, who entertained the audience with jokes about sports figures, and will be livestreamed for viewers around the world.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 11:28 UTC)
Jalen Brunson took home the award for Best Male Athlete at the ESPYs, triumphing over notable contenders like Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani, while also winning the Best Championship Performance award as the Knicks celebrated their first championship since 1973. In other highlights, Fernando Mendoza, the Raiders' quarterback, was named Best Men's College Athlete, and Jason Collins received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage posthumously. This year's ESPY Awards, which shifted from Los Angeles to New York City, brought together the world's greatest athletes to honor unforgettable moments and championship victories, with the event being livestreamed for fans everywhere.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 10:33 UTC)
Jalen Brunson has been awarded the title of Best Male Athlete at the ESPYs, triumphing over notable contenders like Lionel Messi and Shohei Ohtani. In another highlight, Fernando Mendoza, the quarterback for the Raiders, took home the ESPY for Best Men's College Athlete. The event also featured a memorable moment when Marcello Hernández made a boxing-style entrance, humorously claiming, "Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYs!"
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 09:39 UTC)
The New York Knicks have clinched their first championship since 1973, marking a historic moment for the franchise. At the ESPY Awards, Jalen Brunson humorously acknowledged the absence of teammate Josh Hart, thanking the event for pulling Hart's invite, while the ceremony itself made a notable shift from Los Angeles to New York City this year. Additionally, the late Jason Collins was honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, and comedian Marcello Hernández entertained the audience with jokes about various sports figures, including a playful jab at Jake Paul for his history of fighting older opponents.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 08:48 UTC)
Lionel Messi and Argentina have triumphed over England in a World Cup semifinal match, earning their spot in the final. They will face Spain in the championship game, set to take place on Saturday in New Jersey. In related news, Marcello Hernández entertained viewers with a monologue that included humorous jabs at various sports figures, notably poking fun at Jake Paul for his tendency to fight older opponents.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 05:48 UTC)
The Knicks took home the ESPY for Best Team, while Jalen Brunson was recognized with the award for Best Championship Performance during the ceremony. In a touching moment, Jason Collins received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage posthumously, and Jim Abbott was honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Additionally, Scott Ruskan was celebrated with the Pat Tillman Award for Service, as this year's ESPY Awards made a notable shift from Los Angeles to New York City.
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(UPDATED July 16, 2026 01:21 UTC)
Simone Biles made a stunning entrance at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, showcasing her outfit for the ESPY Awards. This prestigious event is currently taking place in New York City, gathering the world's greatest athletes to celebrate another year filled with unforgettable moments and championship wins. Fans and attendees alike are excited to witness the highlights of this annual celebration of sports excellence.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 23:17 UTC)
Marcello Hernández will host the 2026 ESPY Awards, an event that brings together the world's greatest athletes to celebrate unforgettable moments and championship victories. In a recent comment, Hernández referred to LeBron James' potential move to an Eastern Conference contender as a "no-brainer." The ESPY Awards promise to be a memorable night honoring the best in sports.
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(UPDATED July 15, 2026 22:17 UTC)
Comedian Marcello Hernández is set to host the 34th annual ESPY Awards, which will take place at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. This prestigious event will recognize nominees and honorees in over 20 categories, featuring notable athletes like Aryna Sabalenka, Terence "Bud" Crawford, Nelly Korda, and Lionel Messi. For those unable to attend in person, the ESPY Awards will be livestreamed online, allowing fans to join in on the celebration of sports excellence.