The 2020 ESPY Awards were presented at the 28th annual ESPY Awards show, held on June 21, 2020, and broadcast on television nationwide in the United States on ESPN at 9 PM Eastern/8 PM Central. Sue Bird, Megan Rapinoe and Russell Wilson served as hosts.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event was hosted remotely. Instead of presenting traditional awards for athletic achievement during the event, awards were presented to honor extraordinary acts of activism and humanitarian efforts.
Winners and nominees Nelson Cruz – Minnesota Twins Kevin Love – Cleveland Cavaliers Devin and Jason McCourty – New England Patriots Maya Moore – Minnesota Lynx Titus O'Neil – WWELos Angeles Dodgers Denver Broncos New York City FC Sacramento KingsBurton Snowboards Anthem Foundation Nike Peach BowlJackson State manager Thomas "Snacks" Lee drills 3-point shot Riley Sartain-Vaughn bat flip Newtown wins title on anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting Obed Lekhehle high jump
Honorary awards
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage Kevin Love
Jimmy V Award Taquarius Wair
Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award Nelson Cruz
Pat Tillman Award for Service Kim Clavel
Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award WNBA and WNBA Players Association
Tribute The show made a tribute to former NBA superstar Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, along with eight others, including his 13-year-old daughter, Gianna. The tribute was narrated by rapper Snoop Dogg.
References
External links ESPN: Serving sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere. - ESPN