2025 ESPY Award Winners: See the Complete List (Live Updates)
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These athletes just added a new trophy to their collection.
Indeed, the 2025 ESPY Awards hosted by in Los Angeles on July 16 saw the most famous names in the athletic world come together to celebrate the past year in sports.
Leading the nominations was Philadelphia Eagles running back with three nods, which included Best Athlete: Men’s Sports. Up against him in that category? from the Buffalo Bills, from Oklahoma City Thunder and Los Angeles Dodgers star .
And that’s not all for Ohtani who joined an elite club of athletes—including —who earned two nominations that night. Biles faced off against , World Series MVP and golf champion in the Best Championship Performance category, with the Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast taking the win.
What’s more, the award ceremony saw a Team USA Olympic reunion with rugby player and fellow "Golden Girls" gymnasts and also in attendance.
And the athletic prowess wasn’t only limited to those nominated. In fact, rapper joined college basketball star to present the first trophy of the evening.
But the biggest award of the night was reserved for former WNBA player and former USWNT soccer star who both received the Icon Award for their exemplary work in athletics. Past recipients have included and most recently , who were recognized for their legendary impact in sports.
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Other previously announced awards included the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, which was presented to NBA player and the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, which was won by Penn State University women’s volleyball head coach .
Additionally, Greater Los Angeles first responders and former athletes and were honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Keep reading to find out the 2025 ESPYS winners…
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BEST DRIVER
BEST UFC FIGHTER
BEST BOXER
BEST SOCCER PLAYER
BEST GOLFER
- Nelly Korda
- Rory Mcllroy
- Scottie Scheffler
- Maja Stark
BEST TENNIS PLAYER
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Coco Gauff
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Jannik Sinner
Read on for all the stars at the 2025 ESPY Åwards.
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