Athletic power trio Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird kicked off the 2020 ESPY Awards on Sunday with a powerful speech about the Black Lives Matter movement, calling for … E&P and Local Media Consortium.com announced the winners of the 25th annual EPPY Awards on Oct. 27 during a virtual live ceremony sponsored by Viafoura.. ", Rapinoe agreed and added that the ESPYs believes in highlighting the myriad ways that sports intersects with race, culture, gender and sexuality, while also giving "people a chance to have a night where they get to smile. Pat Tillman Award for Service . It was the 28th edition of the Espy Awards when it aired on Sunday, June 21 2020 beginning at 9PM ET in a a live stream on ESPN. #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/EjQdm34ZjD

— ESPN (@espn) June 22, 2020 , the Seattle Seahawks quarterback kicked off the evening, Sharon Osbourne hires security after getting death threats over allegations of racism, Olivia Munn applauds Joe Biden's response to the Atlanta spa shootings: 'It was just so powerful', Britney Spears reportedly ‘has considered’ a tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey about conservatorship, Sting sings the 'Jeopardy!' "This isn't something we shy away from. 2020 ESPY Awards. With major sports still on hold because COVID-19, this year's presentation focused on service to the community. ", Sue Bird Promises the 2020 ESPYs Will Not "Shy Away" From Addressing Racial Inequality. The 2020 ESPY® Awards will be held July 15th (estimated date) at the Microsoft Theatre Theater in L.A. Live. MAIN Sports. "When it comes to issues surrounding race and inequality, we're all aligned," Bird shared during a conference call earlier last week. The network manages to seamlessly integrate pro athletes with models, musicians and actors in a way that no other network could manage. "@kevinlove delivers a heartfelt speech after winning the 2020 Arthur Ashe Courage Award for his commitment to growing mental health awareness. "And there's also this conversation: 'I can't breathe. Those were George Floyd's last words…Our country's work is not anywhere close to done. 2020 ESPY Awards. This year’s EPPY Awards received more than 450 entries. Like so many other events, the 2020 ESPYS will look different in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Where: On ESPN beginning at 9PM ET in a remote live feed. During tonight's ESPYs, the Seattle Seahawks quarterback kicked off the evening by acknowledging several trailblazing Black athletes who paved the way for many in the sports community. The annual … Kevin Love, Cleveland Cavaliers . The time is now. "What if we didn't know their names? "And there's also this conversation: 'I can't breathe. ESPN will air a combined show with the 2020 ESPYS and the Sports Humanitarian Awards. Taquarius Wair — who was chosen as this year's recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2020 ESPYs — has lived the definition of … — ESPYS (@ESPYS) June 14, 2020 The #SportsHumanitarian Awards has named Maryam Shojaei an honoree of the Stuart Scott #ENSPIRE Award sponsored by @bmsnews for her work to lift the ban on women attending soccer matches in Iran. Learn more about the 2020 ESPYS, below: 1. For starters, instead of host, the show will go on with three sports starts running the show: Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird, OL Reign winger Megan Rapinoe and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. ESPN announced Tuesday that the focus of the awards show will shift from achievement in sports to "further highlight narratives of service, perseverance, and courage" within the world of athletics. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. I can't breathe.' Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! ET on ESPN. "What if we didn't know their names? Ahead of this weekend's ESPYs, the three hosts promised that they will acknowledge the conversations happening around race and inequality as it pertains to sports. So without further ado, scroll below for the full list of ESPYs Award winners and finalists this year! Stage 1 Nominations Open. Watch ESPY Awards 2020 Live Online Coverage Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Location: Microsoft Theater, Los Angeles, California, United States 1. Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: . — The network confirmed the latter in … © 2021 E! Many awards will not be given out: The only awards that will be given out this year are what Smith has dubbed the "narrative awards," as they highlight narratives of public service or courage. Ahead of this weekend's ESPYs, the three hosts promised that they will acknowledge the conversations happening around race and inequality as it pertains to sports. 274 likes. Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award. We need justice.". Ally … All winners and notable moments from 2020 ESPY Awards The Pat Tillman Award for Service: . Awards 2020 ESPYS: Russell Wilson & Ciara Host Their Own Backyard Red Carpet. In a sports world that has largely been devoid of actual sports in recent months, the 2020 ESPY Awards should come as a welcome event. You can also live stream the annual awards show on Hulu and Sling. There's no inching forward. As the world continues to navigate a "new normal" amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this year's ESPYs are going to look a little different. "Stars from the sports and entertainment worlds say it's time to step up and do their part to make this country better. 668 likes. — ESPYS (@ESPYS) June 22, 2020. Nominations Open Nominations are opened to the public, allowing anyone to submit an entry for a deserving party to be put up for consideration. According to Jeff Smith, the vice president of entertainment at MaggieVision Productions, the company behind ESPY Awards, the only awards that will be given out this year are the "narrative awards," highlighting narratives of public services or courage. The 2020 ESPYs will focus more on what athletes have accomplished away from the field or court over the past calendar year. For starters, instead of host, the show will go on with three sports starts running the show: Seattle Storm point guard Sue Bird, OL Reign winger Megan Rapinoe and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson. The Sports Humanitarian Awards will feature its honorees as part of The 2020 ESPYS including the recipients of the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award presented by Dove Men+Care, the Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award presented by Anthem Foundation, the League Humanitarian Leadership Award and the Sports Humanitarian Team Award. ", Rapinoe agreed and added that the ESPYs believes in highlighting the myriad ways that sports intersects with race, culture, gender and sexuality, while also giving "people a chance to have a night where they get to smile.". What if they were never a part of the conversation?" "It wouldn't be fair of us to anoint winners for things when everybody didn't exist on a level playing field.". 2020 ESPY Awards, Los Angeles, California. "When it comes to issues surrounding race and inequality, we're all aligned," Bird shared during a conference call earlier last week. Kobe Bryant was honored during the 2020 ESPY Awards on Sunday night, ... RELATED: Russell Wilson, Megan Rapinoe & Sue Bird Open 2020 ESPYs with Powerful Speech About Black Lives Matter. Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award: . Wilson asked while wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt. Awards How the 2020 ESPYS … pic.twitter.com/Fttyl8to0v, WINNER: Jackson State Manager Thomas "Snacks" Lee Drills 3, Newtown Wins Title on Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting, "Humbled does not even begin to describe the feeling. There's no going back. "We can't really give out a best team award when the teams haven't finished their seasons, and you can't have a best moment when there was no Masters or Wimbledon," Smith explained. Esports Awards 2020 - Five years of recognising excellence. The 2020 ESPYs are underway and as one would expect from sport's biggest night—it's going to be a virtual event to remember. All rights reserved. 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