The 2022 ESPYS presented by Capital One celebrate the best players, teams and moments in the world of sports. Here’s a complete list of this year’s winners, who were honored Wednesday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Dick Vitale
Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Albert Pujols
Pat Tillman Award for Service: Gretchen Evans
Arthur Ashe for Courage Award: Vitali Klitschko
Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year: Denver Broncos
Best MMA Fighter: Charles Oliveira
Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports: Jocelyn Alo, Oklahoma softball
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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 College Athlete, Men’s Sports: Bryce Young, Alabama football
Best MLB Player: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
Best NFL Player: Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Best NBA Player: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Best Game: Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Buffalo Bills in an OT thriller (AFC Divisional Game)
Best Championship Performance: Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams – Super Bowl LVI
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Eileen Gu
After winning three medals at the Olympics, Eileen Gu takes home the prize at the @ESPYS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/vFG1l0dJd4
— ESPN (@espn) July 21, 2022
Best Team: Golden State Warriors
Best Athlete, Women’s Sports: Katie Ledecky
Best Record-Breaking Performance: Stephen Curry passes Ray Allen for most 3-pointers made in NBA history
Best Play: Megan Rapinoe’s unbelievable corner kick goal
Best Athlete, Men’s Sports: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels
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Congratulations to Shohei Ohtani on winning the Best MLB Player and Best Athlete, Men’s Sports awards at the @ESPYS! pic.twitter.com/wksFUtOLGB
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) July 21, 2022
Best WWE Moment: Cody Rhodes returns to WWE at WrestleMania
Best Olympian, Women’s Sports: Katie Ledecky, Swimming
Best Olympian, Men’s Sports: Caeleb Dressel, Swimming
Best International Athlete, Men’s Soccer: Kylian Mbappé, PSG
Best International Athlete, Women’s Soccer: Sam Kerr, Chelsea
Best NHL Player: Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers
Best Driver: Kyle Larson, NASCAR
Best WNBA Player: Candace Parker, Chicago Sky
Best Boxer: Tyson Fury
Best Comeback Athlete: Klay Thompson, Golden State Warriors
“He inspired me to be the athlete I am today.”
Klay thanks Kobe and Gigi in his ESPYS acceptance speech 🙏 pic.twitter.com/2q1CahEXPY
— ESPN (@espn) July 21, 2022
Best Athlete, Men’s Golf: Justin Thomas
Best Athlete, Women’s Golf: Nelly Korda
Best Athlete, Men’s Tennis: Rafael Nadal
Best Athlete, Women’s Tennis: Emma Raducanu
Best Athlete With a Disability, Men’s Sports: Brad Snyder, Paratriathlon
Best Athlete With a Disability, Women’s Sports: Jessica Long, Swimming
Best MLS Player: Carlos Vela, LAFC
Best NWSL Player: Ashley Hatch, Washington Spirit
Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports: Eli Tomac, Supercross
Best Athlete, Women’s Action Sports: Eileen Gu, Skiing
Best Bowler: Kyle Troup
Best Jockey: Jose Ortiz