( ENSPIRE Sports ) The 2019 ESPYS Had A Lot of Great Inspiring Moments
ENSPIRED Contributor: Fago Franklin III
The 2019 ESPYS was hosted by Tracy Morgan and critics went back and forth with having him host the award show again because, at times, his jokes were a little bit awkward and it went over the heads of others. The Last O.G. actor stated that “The main reason I really wanted to do it is the fight against cancer. I have an opportunity to fight their cause and I’m all in.” With that type of motivation behind hosting it was only right that the ESPY’s continue to inspire people not just those watching but those winning the awards as well.
The ESPYS had a lot of shining moments throughout the night, but when Sandra Bullock gave the US Women’s National Soccer Team the award for Best Team everyone gave the team a standing ovation.
Morgan closed the show saying “Let’s pay these ladies and cure cancer!”
ESPN raised over 100M to benefit the V Foundation for Cancer Research, which the foundation was very grateful for. Now here is what you have been waiting for! Here are the winners for 2019 ESPYS Awards.
Best Male Athlete: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Best Female Athlete: Alex Morgan
Best Breakthrough Athlete: Saquon Barkley
Best Game: Rams defeat Chiefs on Monday Night Football
Best College Athlete: Zion Williamson
Best Record-Breaking Performance: Drew Brees
Best Play: Katelyn Ohashi
Best Viral Sports Moment: Katelyn Ohashi’s perfect 10
Best Upset: Andy Ruiz Jr. defeats Anthony Joshua
Best International Men’s Soccer Player: Lionel Messi
Best International Women’s Soccer Player: Sam Kerr
Best NFL Player: Patrick Mahomes
Best MLB Player: Christian Yelich
Best NHL Player: Alexander Ovechkin
Best Driver: Kyle Busch
Best NBA Player: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Best WNBA Player: Breanna Stewart
Best Boxer: Canelo Álvarez
Best MMA Fighter: Daniel Cormier
Best Male Golfer: Brooks Koepka
Best Female Golfer: Brooke Henderson
Best Male Tennis Player: Roger Federer
Best Female Tennis Player: Serena Williams
Best Male Action Sports Athlete: Nyjah Huston
Best Female Action Sports Athlete: Chloe Kim
Best Jockey: Mike Smith
Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Mark Barr
Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Allysa Seely
Best Bowler: Norm Duke
Best MLS Player: Zlatan Ibrahimović
Best NWSL Player: Sam Kerr
Best Esports Moment: oLarry returns to NBA2k
Best WWE Moment: Roman Reigns returns to WWE Raw
Best Team: US Women’s National Soccer Team
Best Moment: Lindsey Vonn, Rob Gronkowski, and Dwyane Wade
Best Comeback: St. Louis Blues win the Stanley Cup
SPECIAL AWARDS
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Rob Mendez
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Bill Russell
Pat Tillman Award for Service: Kirstie Ennis
Best Coach: Jim Calhoun
Sources: ABC7News, Getty
