The 2024 ESPY Awards glittered with excitement on July 10th, hosted by the iconic Serena Williams. The ceremony, a celebration of the past year’s most outstanding athletic feats, honored athletes, teams, and moments across a variety of sports. Here’s the complete list of winners:
Football (NFL)
- Best Athlete, Men’s Sports: Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs)
- Best Team: Kansas City Chiefs (Super Bowl Champions)
- Best Play: Lamar Jackson (Hurdle Run vs. Cleveland Browns)
Basketball
- Best Athlete, Women’s Sports: A’ja Wilson (Las Vegas Aces)
- Best College Athlete, Men’s Sports: Jayden Daniels (LSU Football)
- Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports: Caitlin Clark (Iowa Hawkeyes)
- Best Performance Awards (Individual):
- Best Breakthrough Athlete: Juju Watkins (USC Women’s Basketball)
- Best Championship Performance: Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics)
- Best Record-Breaking Performance: Caitlin Clark (NCAA All-Time Scoring Record)
- Best Professional Team:
- Best NBA Team: Boston Celtics (NBA Champions)
- Best WNBA Team: Las Vegas Aces (WNBA Champions)
Baseball (MLB)
- Best MLB Player: Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Angels)
- Best Professional Team: New York Yankees (AL East Champions)
Hockey (NHL)
- Best NHL Player: Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers)
- Best Professional Team: Colorado Avalanche (Stanley Cup Champions)
Other Sports
- Best Fighter (UFC): Kamaru Usman
- Best Golfer: Scottie Scheffler (Masters Champion)
- Best Tennis Player (Male): Novak Djokovic
- Best Tennis Player (Female): Iga Swiatek
Special Awards
- Pat Tillman Award for Service: Prince Harry (Military Service & Humanitarian Work)
- Arthur Ashe Courage Award: Gwen Berry (Activism & Social Justice)
- Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Dawn Staley (South Carolina Women’s Basketball Coach)
- Dick Schaap Award for Outstanding Journalism: Cari Champion (ESPN)
This breakdown showcases the range of athletic achievements recognized at the ESPY Awards. From the gridiron of the NFL to the hardwood of the basketball court, the ceremony celebrated excellence across the sporting landscape.
