The ESPY Awards, which is known to celebrate the athletes in the sports world for their achievements, were held on July 16. It creates an environment of solidarity among athletes of various sports and awards them for their talents.
Drake was the host of the 2014 ESPY Awards, encouraging laughs from the audience with his skits, interactions with athletes and comedic performances. The night was fun and filled with hilarious moments, but it also gave these athletes the chance to be recognized for their hard work. Here is a list of the winners from the big night:
Jimmy V Perseverance Award: Stuart Scott
Courage Award: Michael Sam
Best Male Athlete: Kevin Durant
Best Female Athlete: Ronda Rousey
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Richard Sherman
Best NBA Player: Kevin Durant
Best Moment: United States Men’s National Soccer Team
Best Record-Breaking Performance: Peyton Manning
Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Jamie Anderson
Best Play: Chris Davis
Best Upset: Mercer Bears Men’s Basketball
Best Championship Performance: Kawhi Leonard
Best Coach/Manager: Gregg Popovich
Best Game: Auburn Tigers Football
Best Game: Alabama Crimson Tide Football
Best Male College Athlete: Doug McDermott
Best Female College Athlete: Breanna Stewart
Best Male Action Sports ESPY Award: Nyjah Huston
Best Female Tennis Player: Maria Sharapova
Best Comeback Athlete: Russell Westbrook
Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Jamie Whitmore
Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Declan Farmer
Best Fighter: Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Best Game: Iron Bowl
Best Team: Seattle Seahawks
Best MLS Player: Tim Cahill
Best NFL Player: Peyton Manning
Best NHL Player: Sidney Crosby
Best MLB Player: Miguel Cabrera
Best WNBA Player: Maya Moore
Best Female U.S. Olympian: Jamie Anderson
Best Male U.S. Olympian: Sage Kotsenburg
Best Bowler: Pete Weber
Best Male Tennis Player: Rafael Nadal
Best Female Golfer: Michelle Wie
Best Male Golfer: Bubba Watson
Best International Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo
Best Driver: Ryan Hunter-Reay
Best Jockey: Victor Espinoza
