2022 ESPYS – Full list of winners
ESPYS 2022 presented by Capital One celebrates the best players, teams and moments in the world of sports. Here is the full list of this year’s winners, who were honored Wednesday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Jimmy V Award for Endurance: Dick Vitale
Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award: Albert Pujols
Pat Tillman Award for Service: Gretchen Evans
Arthur Ashe for Courage Award: Vitali Klitschko
Humanitarian Sports Team of the Year: Dancer broncos
Best MMA Fighter: Charles Oliveira
Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports: Jocelyn HelloOklahoma softball
Jocelyn Alo named @ESPYS Winner of the award 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 Sport: Bryce YoungAlabama Football
Best MLB Player: Shohei OhtaniAngel of Los Angeles
Best NFL Player: Aaron RodgersGreen Bay Packers
Best NBA Player: Stephen the curryGolden Empire Warriors
Best games: Chief of Kansas City defeat Buffalo Bills in an Old Testament Horror (AFC Split Game)
Best Champion Performance: Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams – Super Bowl LVI
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Eileen Gu
After winning three medals at the Olympics, Eileen Gu took home the prize at @ESPYS pic.twitter.com/vFG1l0dJd4
– ESPN (@espn) July 21, 2022
Best Team: golden empire warriors
The best female athletes and sports: Katie Ledecky
Best record-breaking performance: Stephen Curry beats Ray Allen for most 3 . pointers made in NBA history
Best played: Megan Rapinoe can’t believe it corner kick goal
Best Athlete, Men’s Sports: Shohei Ohtani, Angel of Los Angeles
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Congratulations Shohei Ohtani on winning the Best MLB Player and Best Athlete, Men’s Sports Awards at @ESPYS! pic.twitter.com/wksFUtOLGB
– Angels Los Angeles (@Angels) July 21, 2022
Best WWE moments: Cody Rhodes return to WWE at WrestleMania
Female sports athlete, best athlete: Katie Ledecky, Swimming
Male athlete, best athlete: Ca Rio DresselSwimming
Best international athlete, men’s soccer: Kylian MbappéPSG
Best International Athlete, Women’s Soccer: Sam KerrChelsea
Best NHL Player: Connor McDavidEdmonton Oilers
Best drivers: Kyle LarsonNASCAR
Best WNBA Player: Candace ParkerChicago Sky
Best Boxer: Tyson Fury
Best Returning Athlete: Klay ThompsonGolden Empire Warriors
“He inspired me to become 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 Sport: Brad Snyder, Paratriathlon
Best Athlete with a Disability, Women’s Sports: Jessica LongSwimming
Best MLS Player: Carlos VelaLAFC
Best NWSL Player: Ashley HatchWashington Spirit
Best Athlete, Men’s Action Sports: Eli Tomac, Supercross
Best Athlete, Women’s Action Sports: Eileen GuSkiing
Best pitcher: Kyle Troup
Best Jockey: Jose Ortiz