Former Cincinnati Royals, UC Great Oscar Robertson Will Be Honored at ESPN's ESPY Awards

Oscar Robertson to receive Arthur Ashe Award for Courage

Oscar Robertson, the legendary NBA player, will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage in 2025 for his role in establishing free agency in the NBA.

Former Cincinnati Royals, UC great Oscar Robertson will be honored at ESPN's ESPY awards

Former Cincinnati Royals and University of Cincinnati great Oscar Robertson will be honored at ESPN's ESPY awards this week for his work that changed the landscape of professional sports.The ESPY awards take place Wednesday, July 16 at 8 p.m. and will air live on WCPO and stream live on ESPN+.Robertson will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his fight to establish free agency in the NBA, ESPN announced.The award is given to a member o…

Oscar Robertson and Katie Schumacher-Cawley Among ESPYS Honorees

During “The 2025 ESPYS,” hosted by Shane Gillis, ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders for their courage, perseverance and service with three special accolades. Oscar Robertson will receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Katie Schumacher-Cawley will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and David Walters and Erin Regan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. “The ESPYS” will air live from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles …

ESPN Announces Special Honorees of the 2025 ESPYS

We are just under three weeks away from the 2025 ESPYS. While last week, we reported the list of this year’s nominees, we now have a list of those receiving special awards at this year’s ceremony. What’s Happening: ESPN is gearing up for the 2025 ESPYS!The annual award ceremony is...