The 2022 ESPYs are Wednesday night, which means the biggest stars in sports will be out in full force in Los Angeles.
There are 36 categories this year, including staples like best NBA player, best NFL player, best WNBA player, best game and best play. The award show is also a time for those involved to strut their stuff on the red carpet.
Stephen Curry will be the host, and the show will begin at 8 p.m. ET. Expect to see some nerves from one of the coolest shooters in sports. He said he talked to previous hosts to acclimate himself.
“I talked to Drake and Peyton Manning about what the hosting gig is really like, so I’m obviously nervous and excited and all the different emotions,” Curry said, per People.
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In addition to the awards, there are always plenty of skits and monologues. The Sporting News will be following those moments and posting highlights from them as well.
Follow along below for complete coverage.
ESPYs list of categories, nominees, winners
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance
Winner: Dick Vitale
This year, @DickieV is the recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the @ESPYS.
In 1993, Vitale introduced Jim Valvano ahead of his unforgettable speech. #VStrongBaby | https://t.co/6NwFh3eOwi pic.twitter.com/DtIT9Qpd4h
— ESPN (@espn) July 18, 2022
Pat Tillman Award for Service
Winner: Gretchen Evans
“Embrace your struggle for what it is, but know that you do not have to do this by yourself.”
This speech from Army Command Sergeant Major Gretchen Evans is so inspiring ❤️ pic.twitter.com/gM08t05Czq
— ESPYS (@ESPYS) July 21, 2022
Arthur Ashe for Courage Award
Winner: Vitali Klitschko
Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year
Winner: Denver Broncos
Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award
Winner: Albert Pujols
“As great as my career has been, my passion is what I do when the season is over and that is to serve and to give back. That is how I want to be remembered.”
The winner of this year’s Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award is Albert Pujols 👏❤️ pic.twitter.com/j1yfXA8IWw
— ESPYS (@ESPYS) July 21, 2022
Best Athlete, Men’s Sports
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
- Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Best Athlete, Women’s Sports
- Oksana Masters, cross country skiing, road cycling, biathlon
- Sunisa Lee, gymnastics
- Katie Ledecky, swimming
- Candace Parker, basketball (Chicago Sky)
Winner: Katie Ledecky, swimming
Best Breakthrough Athlete
- Trinity Rodman, Washington Spirit
- Eileen Gu, skier
- Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
- Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies
Winner: Eileen Gu, skier
Best Record-Breaking Performance
- Stephen Curry passes Ray Allen for most 3-pointers made in NBA history
- Jocelyn Alo breaks Lauren Chamberlain’s record for most home runs in Division I softball history (96)
- Allyson Felix, won her 11th career Olympic medal, surpassing Carl Lewis for the United States track and field record
- Tom Brady becomes the NFL all-time passing yards leader, overtaking Drew Brees
Winner: Stephen Curry passes Ray Allen for most 3-pointers made in NBA history
Best Championship Performance
- Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams, Super Bowl 56
- Julianna Peña, UFC 269
- Max Verstappen, F1, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- Cale Makar, Colorado Avalanche, Stanley Cup Final
Winner: Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams, Super Bowl 56
Cooper Kupp takes home the ESPY for Best Championship Performance 👏 pic.twitter.com/23zEGblYAE
— ESPYS (@ESPYS) July 21, 2022
Best Comeback Athlete
- Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
- Trey Mancini, Baltimore Orioles
- Diamond DeShields, Phoenix Mercury
- Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals
Winner: Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
Best Play
- Corner kick goal by Megan Rapinoe
- Justin Tucker NFL-record 66-yard field goal
- Ja Morant poster dunk
- Hansel Enmanuel play of the year
Winner: Corner kick goal by Megan Rapinoe
Best Team
- Golden State Warriors, NBA
- Chicago Sky, WNBA
- Atlanta Braves, MLB
- Los Angeles Rams, NFL
- Oklahoma Sooners, NCAA softball
- Georgia Bulldogs, NCAA football
- Colorado Avalanche, NHL
Best Olympian, Women’s Sports
- Sunisa Lee, gymnastics
- Oksana Masters, cross country skiing, road cycling, biathlon
- Katie Ledecky, swimming
- Allyson Felix, track and field
Best Olympian, Men’s Sports
- Nathan Chen, figure skating
- Declan Farmer, sled hockey
- Nick Mayhugh, track and field
- Caeleb Dressel, swimming
Best Game
- Kansas City Chiefs defeat Buffalo Bills in OT (AFC divisional round)
- UConn defeats N.C. State in double OT (NCAA women’s basketball Elite Eight)
- Kansas’ 16-point rally vs. North Carolina, the biggest comeback in championship game history (NCAA men’s basketball championship game)
- Bryce Young rallies Alabama to beat Auburn in four OTs (NCAA football)
Winner: Kansas City Chiefs defeat Buffalo Bills in OT (AFC divisional round)
Best College Athlete, Men’s Sports
- Bryce Young, Alabama Football
- Dante Polvara, Georgetown men’s soccer
- Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga men’s basketball
- Logan Wisnauskas, Maryland lacrosse
Winner: Bryce Young
Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports
- Aliyah Boston, South Carolina women’s bBasketball
- Jaelin Howell, Florida State soccer
- Jocelyn Alo, Oklahoma softball
- Charlotte North, Boston College lacrosse
Winner: Jocelyn Alo, Oklahoma softball
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐘 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨…@78jocelyn_alo 🏆
Jocelyn Alo named the @ESPYS award winner for Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports!https://t.co/YuAwd9k3MM | #ChampionshipMindset pic.twitter.com/g4UvUQrB6v
— Oklahoma Softball (@OU_Softball) July 20, 2022
Best International Athlete, Men’s Soccer
- Karim Benzema, Real Madrid
- Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City
- Sadio Mané, Liverpool
- Kylian Mbappé, PSG
Best International Athlete, Women’s Soccer
- Alexia Putellas, Barcelona
- Sam Kerr, Chelsea
- Vivianne Miedema, Arsenal
- Caroline Graham Hansen, Barcelona
Best NFL Player
- Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams
- T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
- Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
- Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts
Winner: Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams
Best MLB Player
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
- Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
- Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
- Jorge Soler, Atlanta Braves
Winner: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
Best NHL Player
- Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
- Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Roman Josi, Nashville Predators
- Igor Shesterkin, New York Rangers
Best Driver
- Kyle Larson, NASCAR
- Max Verstappen, F1
- Steve Torrence, NHRA
- Álex Palou, IndyCar
Best NBA Player
- Nikola Jokić, Denver Nuggets
- Joel Embiid, Philadelphia 76ers
- Luka Dončić, Dallas Mavericks
- Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Winner: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Best WNBA Player
- Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Sun
- Sylvia Fowles, Minnesota Lynx
- Skylar Diggins-Smith, Phoenix Mercury
- Candace Parker, Chicago Sky
Best Boxer
- Tyson Fury
- Shakur Stevenson
- Katie Taylor
- Mikaela Mayer
Best MMA Fighter
- Alexander Volkanovski
- Charles Oliveira
- Kamaru Usman
- Kayla Harrison
Winner: Charles Oliveira
Best Athlete, Men’s Golf
- Scottie Scheffler
- Cameron Smith
- Justin Thomas
- Jon Rahm
Best Athlete, Women’s Golf
- Nelly Korda
- Ko Jin-young
- Lydia Ko
- Minjee Lee
Best Athlete, Men’s Tennis
- Rafael Nadal
- Dylan Alcott
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Felix Auger-Aliassime
Best Athlete, Women’s Tennis
- Emma Raducanu
- Ashleigh Barty
- Iga Świątek
- Leylah Fernandez
Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports
- Eli Tomac, supercross
- Alex Hall, ski
- Yuto Horigome, skateboard
- Ayumu Hirano, snowboard
Best Athlete, Women’s Action Sports
- Zoi Sadowski-Synnott, snowboard
- Eileen Gu, ski
- Rayssa Leal, skateboard
- Chloe Kim, snowboard
Best Jockey
- Flavien Prat
- Irad Ortiz
- Jose Ortiz
- Joel Rosario
Best Athlete with a Disability, Men’s Sports
- Declan Farmer, sled hockey
- Nick Mayhugh, track and field
- Brad Snyder, paratriathlon & Swimming
- Ian Seidenfeld, table tennis
Best Athlete with a Disability, Women’s Sports
- Oksana Masters, cycling & Nordic/biathlon
- Jessica Long, swimming
- Brenna Huckaby, snowboarding
- Kate Ward, soccer
Best Bowler
- Jason Belmonte
- Anthony Simonsen
- Kyle Troup
- Dom Barrett
Best MLS PLayer
- Valentin Castellanos, NYCFC
- Jesús Ferreira, FC Dallas
- Carles Gil, New England Revolution
- Carlos Vela, LAFC
Best NWSL Player
- Ashley Hatch, Washington Spirit
- Aubrey Bledsoe, Washington Spirit
- Jess Fishlock, OL Reign
- Caprice Dydasco, NJ/NY Gotham FC
Best WWE Moment
MATCH 1
- Brock Lesnar wins Royal Rumble
- Bianca Belair wins “Raw” women’s championship at WrestleMania
MATCH 2
- John Cena returns at Money In The Bank
- Ronda Rousey returns four months after giving birth to win Royal Rumble
MATCH 3
- WWE welcomes back fans with a full live crowd (“Smackdown,” July 16)
- Stone Cold stuns Vince McMahon, Austin Theory, and Pat McAfee on WrestleMania Night 2
MATCH 4
- Roman Reigns defeats Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania to win both the Universal and WWE championships
- Cody Rhodes returns to WWE at WrestleMania
MATCH 5
- Big E cashes in Money In The Bank briefcase and wins the WWE Championship (“Raw,” Sept. 13)
- The Miz turns on Logan Paul at WrestleMania
MATCH 6
- Becky Lynch returns at SummerSlam
- Undertaker inducted into the WWE Hall Of Fame
MATCH 7
- Edge defeats Seth Rollins in a Hell In A Cell match at Crown Jewel
- Wee man body slams Sami Zayn at WrestleMani
MATCH 8
- Brock Lesnar returns at SummerSlam to confront Roman Reigns
- Stone Cold returns to the ring to defeat Kevin Owens at WrestleMania
Winner: Cody Rhodes returns to WWE at WrestleMania
