2024 ESPYS: Here’s who won on sport’s biggest night
The 2024 ESPYS, hosted by Serena Williams, took place in Hollywood on Thursday night, honoring the top players, teams, and moments in sports.
The event, held at the Dolby Theater, saw numerous stars arriving in style on the red carpet before heading inside for the ceremony.
The evening highlighted a significant year for women in sports, with awardees including basketball players Caitlin Clark, A’ja Wilson, JuJu Watkins, and gymnast Simone Biles. The South Carolina women’s basketball team took home the award for best team.
Prince Harry received the Pat Tillman Award for Service, while South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley was honored with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
Here are some of the notable winners from the night:
Best MLB Player: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
Best NFL Player: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Best Driver: Max Verstappen, F1
Best NBA Player: Luka Doncic, Dallas Mavericks
Best Athlete with a Disability: Brenna Huckaby, Snowboarding
Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports: Caitlin Clark, Iowa Basketball
Best WNBA Player: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Best Breakthrough Athlete: JuJu Watkins, USC Basketball
Best Championship Performance: Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics
Pat Tillman Award for Service: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex
Best Athlete, Women’s Sports: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Dawn Staley
Best Play: Lamar Jackson catches his own pass
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Steve Gleason
Best Athlete, Men’s Sports: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs
Best Record-Breaking Performance: Caitlin Clark crowned as the NCAA’s all-time scoring leader
Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Maui Surfing Community
Best Comeback Athlete: Simone Biles, Gymnastics
Best Team: South Carolina Women’s Basketball
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