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July 8, 2024

Presenters and Attendees Announced for ‘The 2024 Espys Presented by Capital One,’ Airing This Thursday, July 11, on ABC

This Thursday, some of the world’s best athletes and biggest stars will join ESPN for “The 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” to commemorate the past year in sports. Hosted by Serena Williams, the star-studded ceremony will recognize major athletic achievements, relive unforgettable moments, honor leading athletes, and feature exciting musical performances. “The 2024 ESPYS” will air live on July 11 at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on ABC from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Stars and athletes scheduled to present this year include Quinta Brunson (Emmy® Award-winning actress, “Abbott Elementary”), Nikki Glaser (stand-up comedian and actress), Rob Lowe (actor and host, “The Floor,” “BRATS”), Paige Bueckers (NCAA women’s basketball player, University of Connecticut), Drew Brees (Super Bowl champion and NFL Hall of Famer), Draymond Green (four-time NBA champion, Golden State Warriors), Bryce Young (quarterback, Carolina Panthers), Lindsey Vonn (Olympic gold medalist, Alpine ski racing), Mark Ingra

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June 27, 2024

ESPN Reveals Special Honorees for ‘The 2024 Espys Presented by Capital One,’ Airing July 11 on ABC

During “The 2024 ESPYS,” hosted by Serena Williams, ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders for their courage, perseverance and service with three special accolades. Steve Gleason will receive The Arthur Ashe Award for Courage; Dawn Staley will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance; and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. “The 2024 ESPYS” will air live Thursday, July 11, at 8 p.m. EDT/PDT on ABC. Former NFL safety Steve Gleason will be honored with The Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for his heroic fight against ALS. The award is given to a deserving member of the sports world who has made a difference beyond the field of play by fighting for what they believe in, impacting people worldwide. After being diagnosed with ALS in 2011, Gleason resolved to face the incurable disease head-on. He established his nonprofit, Team Gleason, to empower people with ALS to live purposeful lives by providing broad-reaching programming and support servi

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June 26, 2024

Nominees Announced for ‘The 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One,’ Airing July 11 at 8 P.M. on ABC

WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for “The 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One,” hosted by Serena Williams, and fan voting is now open. WHERE: A list of “The 2024 ESPYS” nominees is available here, and fans can cast their vote at ESPN.com/ESPYS. More information is available in the complete 2024 ESPYS Media Kit. WHEN: Voting is now underway and all categories will close at 5 p.m. EDT on July 11, just prior to the start of “The 2024 ESPYS.” “THE 2024 ESPYS” NOMINEE FACTS AND FIGURES: Top nominees include Simone Biles, Jaylen Brown, Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff, Patrick Mahomes and Shohei Ohtani. First-time nominees include Haleigh Bryant, Coco Gauff, C.J. Stroud, Juju Watkins and Victor Wembanyama. Patrick Mahomes and Shohei Ohtani will seek their second win for Best Athlete, Men’s Sports to join LeBron James, Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods as the only athletes to win the category multiple times. Caitlin Clark, Coco Gauff and Kelly Norda earn their first nomin

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May 14, 2024

Serena Williams Set To Host ‘The 2024 Espys Presented by Capital One’ Airing Thursday, July 11, at 8 P.M. Et/Pt on ABC

“The 2024 ESPYS Presented by Capital One” will be hosted by tennis legend and cultural icon Serena Williams. The multi-Grand Slam champion and global sports influencer will bring her unparalleled charisma to the stage as she joins top celebrities from sports and entertainment to celebrate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, remembering unforgettable moments, and honoring the leading performers and performances. “The ESPYS” will air live Thursday, July 11, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC from The Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “I couldn’t be more excited to host ‘The ESPYS,’” said Williams. “This is a dream come true for me, and something I’ve wanted to do for as long as I can remember. It has been a sensational year for sports and an unprecedented one for female athletes … I can’t wait to celebrate everyone onstage in July.” “In a year where women’s sports are being watched and celebrated like never before, it is a perfect fit to have perhaps the greatest female at

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