2016 ESPY Awards
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| 2016 ESPY Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | July 13, 2016 (2016年07月13日) |
| Location | Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles[1] |
| Country | United States[2] |
| Hosted by | John Cena [3] |
| Most awards | LeBron James |
| Most nominations | LeBron James |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | ABC [3] |
| Runtime | 180 minutes |
The 2016 ESPY Awards were held on July 13, 2016. The show, hosted by professional wrestler John Cena,[3] was held in the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.[1] 31 competitive awards and eight honorary awards were presented.[4]
Winners and nominees
[edit ]Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Best Championship Performance
- Stephen Curry – single season three-pointers made
- Geno Auriemma, Connecticut Huskies women's basketball – most NCAA Division I basketball titles in history
- Christian McCaffrey, Stanford Cardinal football – single season NCAAF all-purpose yards
- Golden State Warriors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers – Game 7, 2016 NBA Finals
- Aaron Rodgers – Hail Mary pass to Richard Rodgers against Detroit
- Kris Jenkins, Villanova – buzzer beater in NCAA championship game
- Michigan State – punt block TD in the final seconds to defeat Michigan
- LeBron James – Game 7 block
- Stephen Curry – 38-foot game-winner
- Holly Holm – knockout of Ronda Rousey
- Tiffany Howard – HR robbery in the Women's College World Series
- Jairo Samperio – scores on scissor-kick ground
- Dele Alli – juggling goal for Tottenham
- Josh Donaldson – diving into stands
- Bartolo Colón – first career home run; oldest MLB player ever to hit his first homer
- Army softball – player leaps over tag at home
- Louis Oosthuizen – hole-in-one off of ball
- Stanford – trick play w/ circus catch
- Connor McDavid – goal
- Ole Miss – crazy 66-yard TD
- Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers – 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player
- Tom Brady, New England Patriots – 2015 Second-team All-Pro
- J. J. Watt, Houston Texans – NFL Defensive Player of the Year
- Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers – Career highs in receptions (136) and receiving yards (1,834)
- Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons – Career highs in receptions (136) and receiving yards (1,871)
- Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals – Unanimous 2015 National League MVP
- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins – Winner of the 2016 Conn Smythe Trophy (playoffs MVP)
- Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks – Winner of the 2016 Art Ross Trophy (leading scorer), Ted Lindsay Award (most outstanding player), and Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL MVP)
- Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals – Winner of the 2016 Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy (most goals)
- Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks – Leading goal scorer of the Stanley Cup playoffs (14)
- Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals – Winner of the 2016 Vezina Trophy (best goaltender)
- Kyle Busch, NASCAR – 2015 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion
- Lewis Hamilton, Formula One – 2015 Formula One World Champion
- Erica Enders-Stevens, NHRA – Won the 2015 NHRA Pro Stock Championship
- Scott Dixon, IndyCar – 2015 IndyCar Series Champion
- Alexander Rossi, IndyCar – 2016 Indy 500 winner
- Maya Moore, Minnesota Lynx – 2015 All-Star MVP
- Conor McGregor, UFC
- Gennady Golovkin, WBC
- Canelo Álvarez, WBC
- Robbie Lawler, UFC
- Román González, WBA
- Richard Browne, Sprint runner
- Jo Berenyi, Track and road cyclist
- Aaron Fotheringham, Skateboarding and BMX tricks
- Nikko Landeros, Ice sledge hockey player
- Brad Snyder, Swimmer
Best Female Athlete with a Disability
- Tatyana McFadden
- Heather Erickson, Volleyball player
- Oksana Masters, Rower and Cross-country Skier
- Shawn Morelli
Honorary awards
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- Pat Tillman Award for Service
- Sgt. Elizabeth Marks[9]
- Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA Finals
- Icon Award
Presenters
[edit ]- Chris Berman [4]
- Joe Biden
- Ciara
- Stephen Curry
- Skylar Diggins
- Lisa Leslie
- David Oyelowo
- Danica Patrick
- Miles Teller
- Justin Timberlake [11]
- Usher
- Lindsey Vonn
- Dwyane Wade
- J. J. Watt
- Russell Wilson
Tribute
[edit ]The ESPYs held a tribute to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, presented by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar [11] and Chance the Rapper.[12]
In Memoriam
[edit ]Andra Day performed during the tribute with "Rearview" honoring the fallen sports stars:
- Pat Summitt
- Buddy Ryan
- Moses Malone
- Dave Mirra
- Meadowlark Lemon
- Dwayne Washington
- Darryl Dawkins
- Ed Snider
- Mel Daniels
- Joe Garagiola
- John "Hot Rod" Williams
- Justin Wilson
- Jimmy Roberts
- Lindy Infante
- Will Smith
- Doug Atkins
- Johan Cruyff
- Ted Marchibroda
- Bud Collins
- Kimbo Slice
- Frank Gifford
- Yogi Berra
- Monte Irvin
- Louise Suggs
- Jules Bianchi
- Al Arbour
- Jim Simpson
- Clyde Lovellette
- Dave Henderson
- Stephen Keshi
- Dolph Schayes
- Gordie Howe
- Muhammad Ali
References
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- ^ "2016 ESPY Awards Venue". Axs.com . Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ a b c Rothman, Michael (May 19, 2016). "It's an honor to host the 2016 ESPY Awards". ABC.com . Retrieved July 5, 2016.
- ^ a b Cingari, Jennifer (July 7, 2016). "2016 Espys Presenters" . Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "Stephen Curry, Ned Yost, Scott Dixon, and Mike Trout nominated for Espys". espnmediazone.com. Archived from the original on August 20, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "ESPYS 2016: Complete Winners List". ABC News .
- ^ Hardnett, Raishad (July 11, 2016). "Zaevion Dobson died after diving on top of friends to save them from gunfire in the Lonsdale area of Northwest Knoxville" . Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ Emery, Debbie (May 24, 2016). "Sager "is one of the most respected sideline reporters in sports" . Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "She recently competed at the second Invictus Games in Orlando, Fl. where she won four gold medals" . Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ a b c "The Espy's honors three retired athletes who've made a mark on sports". July 11, 2016. Archived from the original on September 21, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ a b Williams, Janice (July 12, 2016). "2016 Espy Award Nominees". Archived from the original on July 15, 2016. Retrieved July 13, 2016.
- ^ Rooney, Kyle (July 13, 2016). "Chance The Rapper To Honor Muhammad Ali At Tonight's ESPY Awards". HNHH. Retrieved July 13, 2016.