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BASEBALL'S GRADY EMERSON AND SOCCER'S MADDIE DIMARIA NAMED GATORADE BEST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Jalen Brunson and A'ja Wilson led the winners as the awards show honored record-breaking seasons, comeback plays and special service awards.
- The 2026 ESPY Awards took place on Wednesday at Lincoln Center in New York City, hosted by Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernandez. Athletes from professional and college sports gathered to celebrate the year's top moments.
- Traditionally held in Los Angeles, the annual ceremony relocated to New York this year to spotlight the biggest accomplishments in sports from the past 12 months. Athletes traded uniforms for formal attire at the high-profile event.
- New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson earned Best Championship Performance and Best NBA Player, while Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson secured her second ESPY as Best Female Athlete. Myles Garrett received Best Record-Breaking Performance after notching 23 sacks.
- The ceremony honored the late former NBA player Jason Collins with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. Figure skater Alysa Liu won Best Breakthrough Athlete, and Kai Trump, granddaughter of US President Donald Trump, walked the red carpet.
- Humanitarian awards recognize leaders like Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, highlighting the intersection of sports, culture, and community impact. These recognitions elevate athletes who leverage their platforms to create positive change within their communities.
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ESPYS 2026: All Awards NBA Representatives Won Feat. Steph Curry, Jalen Brunson
One of the biggest nights in sports took place in New York City’s Lincoln Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The 2026 ESPYS, an annual sports award ceremony hosted by ESPN, marked a historic night of celebration with the prestigious event taking place in the Big Apple for the very first time. New York is already celebrating its first NBA championship win in over five decades. And although the show, which was hosted by SNL star Marcello Hernande…
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BASEBALL'S GRADY EMERSON AND SOCCER'S MADDIE DIMARIA NAMED GATORADE BEST PLAYERS OF THE YEAR
Former Gatorade Best Players of the Year Jayson Tatum and Allyson Felix Presented Emerson and DiMaria with the Top Honor in High School Sports at the 2026 ESPYS in New York City
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