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2017 ESPY Awards

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2017 ESPY Awards
The logo for the 25th annual ESPYs Awards
DateJuly 12, 2017 (2017-07-12)
LocationMicrosoft Theater,
Los Angeles, California
CountryUnited States
Hosted byPeyton Manning[1]
Television/radio coverage
NetworkABC
Runtime180 minutes
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The 2017 ESPY Awards were presented at the 25th annual ESPY Awards show, held on July 12, 2017 at 5 pm Pacific at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California and on television nationwide in the United States on ABC at 8 pm Eastern/7 pm Central. On May 16, 2017, it was announced by ESPN.com that Peyton Manning would host the show. 33 competitive awards were presented, along with several honorary awards.[2]

Winners and nominees

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These were the nominees for each of the competitive awards. Fans were able to vote online at a dedicated ESPN site. For "Best Play", fans voted on the plays Bracket-styled, with Round 1 of voting lasting from June 21 to June 27, Round 2 of voting lasting from June 28 to July 4, Round 3 of voting lasting from July 5 to July 11, and Round 4 of voting being on the day of the show, July 12.

Best Championship Performance
  • Aaron Rodgers to Jared Cook
    • Julian Edelman Super Bowl catch
    • Noah Brown TD catch around defender 9/18/16
    • Mario Mandžukić goal in UEFA Champions League Final
    • Jarrod Dyson catch 8/25/16
    • Morgan William buzzer beater vs. UConn
    • Larry Nance dunk
    • Olivier Giroud scorpion kick goal
    • Warriors jump ball transition dunk
    • Lamar Jackson hurdles defender
    • Chris Coghlan leaps over catcher
    • Sidney Crosby one-handed goal
    • Northwestern buzzer beater
    • Edwin Encarnación walk off HR
    • Russell Westbrook buzzer beater
    • LeBron James dunk off the backboard

Honorary awards

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Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Jimmy V Perseverance Award
  • Jarrius Robertson[4]
Pat Tillman Award for Service
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro[5]
Best Moment
Icon Award
Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award

Special Olympic Athletes

  • Kindlelon “Kobie” Respicio for accomplishments in the Special Olympics and success in school[7]

In Memoriam

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During the segment the music was "The Song for You" performed by Gallant.

References

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  1. ^ "Peyton Manning tabbed to host 25th ESPY Awards". ESPN.com. May 16, 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  2. ^ "2017 ESPYs Nominees". June 27, 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Special Olympics Founder Honored at The 2017 ESPYS". Archived from the original on July 18, 2017. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  4. ^ Adams, Char. "Teen New Orleans Saints Superfan Battling Chronic Disease Receives Special Honor at ESPY Awards". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c Wells, Adam. "ESPY 2017 Winners: Awards Results, Recap, Top Moments and Twitter Reaction". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  6. ^ "VIN SCULLY RECEIVES ICON AWARD AT 2017 ESPYS". Retrieved July 13, 2017.
  7. ^ "Local Special Olympics athlete receives ESPY award". 10 July 2017. Retrieved May 31, 2019.
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