2 months ago
"People could never imagine that I would lack any confidence or belief in the simple things about who I am. Everything was torn to bits. He leaves a trail of blood," Danica Patrick said on the Sage Steele Show back in May 2025 when asked about her split from NFL star Aaron Rodgers. And now, Rodgers has offered a dramatically different version of their relationship, pushing back on Patrick's account and claiming she was struggling emotionally after retiring from racing. His comments have reopened an old chapter while challenging the story Patrick previously shared publicly.
"I dated Danica. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around. But I didn't leave her because I was trying to be there and be a good partner. Then it was going a certain direction, obviously. There was no intimacy. There was nothing. And I'm buying a house in Malibu and she goes, 'Would you want to buy it together?' and I said no." Aaron Rodgers recently revealed his side of the story on the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast.
Rodgers and Patrick had known each other for years before their romance became public. Patrick has previously recalled meeting the Green Bay Packers quarterback at the ESPYs in 2012, where Rodgers gave her his email address.
The two remained in occasional contact afterward, although their communication was not always consistent. Their relationship eventually became public in January 2018, following the end of their respective previous relationships.
Danica Patrick's racing career and life after the track keep making headlines. Subscribe for more interesting stories.
#patrick
"I dated Danica. She had just retired. She was depressed and not fun to be around. But I didn't leave her because I was trying to be there and be a good partner. Then it was going a certain direction, obviously. There was no intimacy. There was nothing. And I'm buying a house in Malibu and she goes, 'Would you want to buy it together?' and I said no." Aaron Rodgers recently revealed his side of the story on the Not Just Football with Cam Heyward podcast.
Rodgers and Patrick had known each other for years before their romance became public. Patrick has previously recalled meeting the Green Bay Packers quarterback at the ESPYs in 2012, where Rodgers gave her his email address.
The two remained in occasional contact afterward, although their communication was not always consistent. Their relationship eventually became public in January 2018, following the end of their respective previous relationships.
Danica Patrick's racing career and life after the track keep making headlines. Subscribe for more interesting stories.
#patrick
2 months ago
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style
Four months after the influencer's split from her tennis pro boyfriend Taylor Fritz, she opens up to PEOPLE about whether she's reentered the dating scene in N.Y.C.
Riddle is partnering with 7UP for their launch of a lime-forward version of their iconic soda
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style.
It seems like the 29-year-old influencer has been everywhere over the last few months: She was partying in the streets when the New York Knicks won their first championship ****** le in over a half century, serving looks at the 2026 ESPY Awards, vacationing in Croatia, and, of course, attending some of the first matches of the US Open earlier this week.
#wrapping #solo #summer #first
Four months after the influencer's split from her tennis pro boyfriend Taylor Fritz, she opens up to PEOPLE about whether she's reentered the dating scene in N.Y.C.
Riddle is partnering with 7UP for their launch of a lime-forward version of their iconic soda
Morgan Riddle is wrapping up her solo New York City summer in style.
It seems like the 29-year-old influencer has been everywhere over the last few months: She was partying in the streets when the New York Knicks won their first championship ****** le in over a half century, serving looks at the 2026 ESPY Awards, vacationing in Croatia, and, of course, attending some of the first matches of the US Open earlier this week.
#wrapping #solo #summer #first
2 months ago
From her own wedding to a bridal line, Jordyn Woods is celebrating the woman behind the bride
Jordyn Woods is turning her newlywed chapter into a fashion statement with the launch of WOODS Bridal, her first-ever bridal collection. Released just two weeks after her wedding to New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns, the collection blends traditional bridal aesthetics with her message of self-love and independence.
The entrepreneur and fashion designer's initial launch features an eight-piece collection with four shoes and four handbags. According to Essence, the collection includes updated versions of Woods' signature pieces as well as new designs. Among the handbags are the Tux Clutch Mini White Ostrich, croc-embossed variations, a white Large Tote and the new Box Purse. The footwear lineup includes white versions of the Stunt Sandal and Rev Boot, alongside the new Sandal Wedge and Icon Heel.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 15: (L-R) Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods attend the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
The campaign also carries a personal connection. Woods is photographed with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle decorated with tin cans, a tribute to her late father. Other images incorporate pieces from the collection into moments from her actual wedding. But Woods says the collection is about more than wedding fashion.
#collection #bridal
Jordyn Woods is turning her newlywed chapter into a fashion statement with the launch of WOODS Bridal, her first-ever bridal collection. Released just two weeks after her wedding to New York Knicks forward Karl-Anthony Towns, the collection blends traditional bridal aesthetics with her message of self-love and independence.
The entrepreneur and fashion designer's initial launch features an eight-piece collection with four shoes and four handbags. According to Essence, the collection includes updated versions of Woods' signature pieces as well as new designs. Among the handbags are the Tux Clutch Mini White Ostrich, croc-embossed variations, a white Large Tote and the new Box Purse. The footwear lineup includes white versions of the Stunt Sandal and Rev Boot, alongside the new Sandal Wedge and Icon Heel.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 15: (L-R) Karl-Anthony Towns and Jordyn Woods attend the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
The campaign also carries a personal connection. Woods is photographed with a Harley-Davidson motorcycle decorated with tin cans, a tribute to her late father. Other images incorporate pieces from the collection into moments from her actual wedding. But Woods says the collection is about more than wedding fashion.
#collection #bridal
3 months ago
Lindsey Vonn shared Instagram photos of her active seaside vacation, as she continues to recover from multiple injuries
The Olympic skier suffered a complex tibia fracture in her crash at the 2026 Winter Games
Vonn reflected on her emotional recovery journey, including months in a wheelchair and learning to walk again, while speaking with PEOPLE at the 2026 ESPYS
Lindsey Vonn is bringing the heat this summer.
The Olympic skier, 41, is seemingly doing anything but relaxing during a seaside vacation in photos she shared in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
#Instagram #photos #seaside
The Olympic skier suffered a complex tibia fracture in her crash at the 2026 Winter Games
Vonn reflected on her emotional recovery journey, including months in a wheelchair and learning to walk again, while speaking with PEOPLE at the 2026 ESPYS
Lindsey Vonn is bringing the heat this summer.
The Olympic skier, 41, is seemingly doing anything but relaxing during a seaside vacation in photos she shared in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
#Instagram #photos #seaside
3 months ago
Just a few weeks ago, only a handful of members of the U.S. women's hockey team were expected to attend the ESPYs, the annual awards show honoring the year's biggest athletes, teams and moments in sports.
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
#team #espys #wednesday #hockey
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
#team #espys #wednesday #hockey
3 months ago
MANHATTAN — Folks, it really was a great year in sports, even for those of us who aren't regularly paying attention: The underdog New York Knicks won the NBA Finals, Shohei Ohtani defied baseball physics, and the Olympics introduced the masses to our new national treasure, Alysa Liu.
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#time #sports #espy
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#time #sports #espy
3 months ago
Superstar athletes traded jerseys and workout gear for designer looks on Wednesday night as they hit the red carpet for the 2026 ESPY Awards. The annual celebration of athletic achievement, held in New York City, saw tuxes, gowns and, in some cases, a fashion **** ist from none other than Flavor Flav. But who really brought their A-game?
We **** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
#winners #superstar #flav
We **** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
#winners #superstar #flav
3 months ago
Just a few weeks ago, only a handful of members of the U.S. women's hockey team were expected to attend the ESPYs, the annual awards show honoring the year's biggest athletes, teams and moments in sports.
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
#flav #awards
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
#flav #awards
3 months ago
MANHATTAN — Folks, it really was a great year in sports, even for those of us who aren't regularly paying attention: The underdog New York Knicks won the NBA Finals, Shohei Ohtani defied baseball physics, and the Olympics introduced the masses to our new national treasure, Alysa Liu.
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#espy #televised #folks
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#espy #televised #folks
3 months ago
Superstar athletes traded jerseys and workout gear for designer looks on Wednesday night as they hit the red carpet for the 2026 ESPY Awards. The annual celebration of athletic achievement, held in New York City, saw tuxes, gowns and, in some cases, a fashion **** ist from none other than Flavor Flav. But who really brought their A-game?
We **** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
#city
We **** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
#city
3 months ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 15: Simone Biles speaks onstage during the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center on July 15, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
After revealing a health scare in June, Simone Biles has shared another development with her fans. The seven-time Olympic medalist posted an Instagram Story on Thursday featuring a photo of Biles in surgical attire, accompanied by her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens.
"His birthday but he takes me to get my procedure," Biles wrote affectionately. The photo is from July 22, indicating that Biles had already undergone the procedure at the time of posting. The 29-year-old donned a hospital gown, hair net in the photo.
The post is the first update in over a month from Biles, who shared news of a purported near-death experience on June 15.
"Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week," Biles wrote last month, adding that she typically preserves her privacy in such circumstances, but felt compelled to share her recent experience.
#july #procedure
After revealing a health scare in June, Simone Biles has shared another development with her fans. The seven-time Olympic medalist posted an Instagram Story on Thursday featuring a photo of Biles in surgical attire, accompanied by her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens.
"His birthday but he takes me to get my procedure," Biles wrote affectionately. The photo is from July 22, indicating that Biles had already undergone the procedure at the time of posting. The 29-year-old donned a hospital gown, hair net in the photo.
The post is the first update in over a month from Biles, who shared news of a purported near-death experience on June 15.
"Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week," Biles wrote last month, adding that she typically preserves her privacy in such circumstances, but felt compelled to share her recent experience.
#july #procedure
3 months ago
Going by the numbers, no driver across NASCAR's top three national touring circuits is as popular as Toni Breidinger.
The 27-year-old who was the first Arab-American woman to compete in the top level of stockcar racing has more than 5.8 million combined followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube.
After being the only woman to race full-time in NASCAR last season, fans haven't heard much from her on the track this year. Due to her part-time schedule with Rackley W.A.R., Breidinger hasn't gotten behind the wheel of the No. 27 Chevrolet in the Craftsman Truck Series since the May 15 race at Dover — the race that wound up being Kyle Busch's last win before his shocking death.
But Breidinger has quietly been working on her racecraft. She's getting back to her roots this year and returned to racing late-models, winning a competition at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway on July 11. Days later, she was in New York City, stunting on the red carpet at the ESPYs — a display of how she's able to successfully balance her on-track aspirations with her modeling career.
This weekend, Breidinger returns to NASCAR when the Truck Series races at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Indiana on Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. ET. In the TSport 200, Breidinger will drive the No. 27 Chevrolet splashed with a Celsius paint scheme.
#year #july #woman
The 27-year-old who was the first Arab-American woman to compete in the top level of stockcar racing has more than 5.8 million combined followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X and YouTube.
After being the only woman to race full-time in NASCAR last season, fans haven't heard much from her on the track this year. Due to her part-time schedule with Rackley W.A.R., Breidinger hasn't gotten behind the wheel of the No. 27 Chevrolet in the Craftsman Truck Series since the May 15 race at Dover — the race that wound up being Kyle Busch's last win before his shocking death.
But Breidinger has quietly been working on her racecraft. She's getting back to her roots this year and returned to racing late-models, winning a competition at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway on July 11. Days later, she was in New York City, stunting on the red carpet at the ESPYs — a display of how she's able to successfully balance her on-track aspirations with her modeling career.
This weekend, Breidinger returns to NASCAR when the Truck Series races at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Brownsburg, Indiana on Friday, July 24 at 8 p.m. ET. In the TSport 200, Breidinger will drive the No. 27 Chevrolet splashed with a Celsius paint scheme.
#year #july #woman
3 months ago
Just a few weeks ago, only a handful of members of the U.S. women's hockey team were expected to attend the ESPYs, the annual awards show honoring the year's biggest athletes, teams and moments in sports.
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
#espys #flav #awards
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
#espys #flav #awards
3 months ago
Superstar athletes traded jerseys and workout gear for designer looks on Wednesday night as they hit the red carpet for the 2026 ESPY Awards. The annual celebration of athletic achievement, held in New York City, saw tuxes, gowns and, in some cases, a fashion ****** ist from none other than Flavor Flav. But who really brought their A-game?
We ****** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
#superstar #flav
We ****** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
#superstar #flav
3 months ago
MANHATTAN — Folks, it really was a great year in sports, even for those of us who aren't regularly paying attention: The underdog New York Knicks won the NBA Finals, Shohei Ohtani defied baseball physics, and the Olympics introduced the masses to our new national treasure, Alysa Liu.
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#time #televised #folks
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
#time #televised #folks
4 months ago
Superstar athletes traded jerseys and workout gear for designer looks on Wednesday night as they hit the red carpet for the 2026 ESPY Awards. The annual celebration of athletic achievement, held in New York City, saw tuxes, gowns and, in some cases, a fashion ***** ist from none other than Flavor Flav. But who really brought their A-game?
We ***** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
We ***** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
4 months ago
Kai Trump has opened up about the influence Tiger Woods has had on her life and burgeoning golf career.
The 19-year-old aspiring golfer praised the 15-time major champion, who has been in a relationship with her mother, Vanessa Trump, since late 2024.
Speaking to Us Weekly on the red carpet at the 2026 ESPY Awards in New York City on July 15, Kai revealed that Tiger's guidance has extended far beyond the golf course.
"He's inspired me a lot," she said. "Just to be a better person, better golfer, and stuff like that."
Asked to share the most valuable advice the 50-year-old sporting legend had given her, Kai replied: "Just keep on being you and just live life. He's amazing."
The 19-year-old aspiring golfer praised the 15-time major champion, who has been in a relationship with her mother, Vanessa Trump, since late 2024.
Speaking to Us Weekly on the red carpet at the 2026 ESPY Awards in New York City on July 15, Kai revealed that Tiger's guidance has extended far beyond the golf course.
"He's inspired me a lot," she said. "Just to be a better person, better golfer, and stuff like that."
Asked to share the most valuable advice the 50-year-old sporting legend had given her, Kai replied: "Just keep on being you and just live life. He's amazing."
4 months ago
Superstar athletes traded jerseys and workout gear for designer looks on Wednesday night as they hit the red carpet for the 2026 ESPY Awards. The annual celebration of athletic achievement, held in New York City, saw tuxes, gowns and, in some cases, a fashion ****** ist from none other than Flavor Flav. But who really brought their A-game?
We ****** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
We ****** embled our Kids Rate panel of 11 children, ranging in age from 2 to 13, to judge the fashion winners (not to be confused with the actual winners).
Our young critics were drawn to sparkles, colors and unexpected accessories (an apple! a baseball bat!). They spotted spiderwebs, ice cream swirls and "melting faces" where the adults saw couture. One celebrity even reminded a kid of "my cousin Joey."
They also had plenty to say about one shirt-averse attendee. "Is that his underwear?" asked Beau, 7. "Ew, no."
Here are their unfiltered reactions.
4 months ago
Just a few weeks ago, only a handful of members of the U.S. women's hockey team were expected to attend the ESPYs, the annual awards show honoring the year's biggest athletes, teams and moments in sports.
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
By Wednesday afternoon, many more of the reigning Olympic gold medalists were swapping jerseys for gowns inside a midtown Manhattan penthouse. Champagne was flowing. Hair and makeup artists buzzed around the room. Defenseman Mariah Keopple, who also works as a stylist, helped teammates put the finishing touches on their looks before they headed to the awards show, airing live Wednesday night from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City.
It wasn't exactly the typical pregame routine for one of the world's best hockey teams. And none of it would have happened without an unlikely benefactor: Flavor Flav.
The Public Enemy legend learned last week from U.S. captain Hilary Knight that only a handful of players had been invited to the ESPYs, where Team USA is nominated for Best Team following its dramatic gold-medal victory at the 2026 Winter Olympics. For Flavor Flav, the solution was simple: "I got you."
That promise quickly snowballed.
4 months ago
MANHATTAN — Folks, it really was a great year in sports, even for those of us who aren't regularly paying attention: The underdog New York Knicks won the NBA Finals, Shohei Ohtani defied baseball physics, and the Olympics introduced the masses to our new national treasure, Alysa Liu.
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
I spent a soggy, smoky night celebrating it all with some of the tallest and most talented people in the country at the 2026 ESPY Awards, hosted by comedian Marcello Hernández at Lincoln Center.
As someone who observes sports more from a cultural angle than a technical one, I admit I find most of the fun of televised competition to be the emotion and drama of it all (besides the whole "who's going to win" element). I also only learned that "ESPY" stands for "Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly" last night. I still had an amazing time.
Here's what I observed as an in-person attendee at the ESPYs that you might not have picked up during the televised broadcast on ESPN.
When I arrived at the theater for the red carpet, the air was heavy with wildfire smoke and the humidity of an impending deluge. Sure enough, it poured. The nasty summer storm cost everyone about an hour of interview time, but fortunately, I got to spend that time indoors chatting with Yahoo's correspondent for the night: Jazzy, a delightfully brilliant 16-year-old journalist. We spent a while fantasizing about the snacks we wished we had brought, and she recommended I try putting Flamin' Hot Cheetos in the freezer for 15 minutes, which I will be doing next time I anticipate being grumpy and impatient.
4 months ago
The 2026 ESPYS will gather notable names from the sports and entertainment world to celebrate the year in sports.
The award show, hosted by ESPN, is an annual event that honors and recognizes some of the recent successes and moments created by the stars in their respective sports.
Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" star Marcello Hernández will host the show at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.
Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza will be in attendance before turning their full attention to training camp in the upcoming weeks.
The NBA will be well represented with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in attendance. Brunson helped lead the Knicks to their first NBA Championship in 53 years earlier this year.
The award show, hosted by ESPN, is an annual event that honors and recognizes some of the recent successes and moments created by the stars in their respective sports.
Comedian and "Saturday Night Live" star Marcello Hernández will host the show at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York.
Los Angeles Rams edge rusher Myles Garrett, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza will be in attendance before turning their full attention to training camp in the upcoming weeks.
The NBA will be well represented with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson in attendance. Brunson helped lead the Knicks to their first NBA Championship in 53 years earlier this year.
4 months ago
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Missing your favorite sport during the offseason? The 2026 ESPY Awards are here to fill the void when they air nationwide Wednesday night.
The biggest names in sports will gather in New York City for an evening celebrating the best athletes, teams and unforgettable moments of the past year.
Every sport will be recognized on Wednesday night, from the collegiate to professional and even Olympic level. And of course, the guest list is unmatched. Get ready for appearances from Mike Tyson, Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Jalen Brunson, Fernando Mendoza and beyond.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 ESPY Awards, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual event.
Missing your favorite sport during the offseason? The 2026 ESPY Awards are here to fill the void when they air nationwide Wednesday night.
The biggest names in sports will gather in New York City for an evening celebrating the best athletes, teams and unforgettable moments of the past year.
Every sport will be recognized on Wednesday night, from the collegiate to professional and even Olympic level. And of course, the guest list is unmatched. Get ready for appearances from Mike Tyson, Lindsey Vonn, Chloe Kim, Jalen Brunson, Fernando Mendoza and beyond.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2026 ESPY Awards, including TV channel and streaming options for the annual event.
4 months ago
What time are the ESPY Awards tonight? TV schedule, channel, live streams to watch 2026 sports honors show originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Back for another year, the best and brightest across sports will gather in New York City this Wednesday for the 2026 ESPY Awards.
Created by ESPN, the ESPYS commemorate the best athletes, moments and plays from the previous year of sports. This week's show will be as star-studded as ever, featuring appearances and performances from many of the biggest names in the industry.
Comedian Marcello Hernández will host this year's show, and fans can also expect to see many legends throughout the event, from Billie Jean King and Simone Biles to Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.
Be sure to tune in for one of the biggest nights across sports.
Back for another year, the best and brightest across sports will gather in New York City this Wednesday for the 2026 ESPY Awards.
Created by ESPN, the ESPYS commemorate the best athletes, moments and plays from the previous year of sports. This week's show will be as star-studded as ever, featuring appearances and performances from many of the biggest names in the industry.
Comedian Marcello Hernández will host this year's show, and fans can also expect to see many legends throughout the event, from Billie Jean King and Simone Biles to Steph Curry and Kevin Durant.
Be sure to tune in for one of the biggest nights across sports.
4 months ago
Jeffrey Lurie has earned one of ESPN’s top humanitarian honors for work that has stretched well beyond football and into autism research, care, and support for families across the world. The Philadelphia Eagles owner and chairman was named this year’s recipient of the Stuart Scott ENSPIRE Award at the 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards during ESPYS week. Lurie was joined at the event by Stuart Scott’s daughters, as well as Jason and Kylie Kelce, as he received recognition tied to one of the franchise’s most important off-field missions.
The award honors people who have used innovation, risk-taking, and the power of sports to help disadvantaged communities while reflecting values such as fairness, ethics, respect, and fellowship. For Lurie, the recognition is connected to his leadership with the Eagles Autism Foundation and the Lurie Autism Institute, two initiatives that have helped make Philadelphia one of the sports world’s most visible platforms for autism awareness, research, and care.
The Eagles Autism Challenge began in May 2018, and the Eagles Autism Foundation, founded in 2019, has raised more than $56 million through efforts such as the annual Eagles Autism Challenge. The foundation has helped fund more than 223 research projects and community grants worldwide, according to the team, while participant-raised funds from the organization’s signature charity event are invested into autism research and care programs.
Lurie’s impact expanded significantly in 2025, when the Lurie family donated $50 million to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine to establish the Lurie Autism Institute. The joint initiative between the two hospitals was described as the largest single donation to U.S. academic medical centers focused on autism research across the lifespan.
In the past decade, Lurie’s autism-focused efforts have contributed to more than $106 million in research and care. Under his leadership, the Eagles have made the Eagles Autism Challenge a franchise-wide initiative, with players, coaches, executives, and staff members participating in the annual event.
The award honors people who have used innovation, risk-taking, and the power of sports to help disadvantaged communities while reflecting values such as fairness, ethics, respect, and fellowship. For Lurie, the recognition is connected to his leadership with the Eagles Autism Foundation and the Lurie Autism Institute, two initiatives that have helped make Philadelphia one of the sports world’s most visible platforms for autism awareness, research, and care.
The Eagles Autism Challenge began in May 2018, and the Eagles Autism Foundation, founded in 2019, has raised more than $56 million through efforts such as the annual Eagles Autism Challenge. The foundation has helped fund more than 223 research projects and community grants worldwide, according to the team, while participant-raised funds from the organization’s signature charity event are invested into autism research and care programs.
Lurie’s impact expanded significantly in 2025, when the Lurie family donated $50 million to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Penn Medicine to establish the Lurie Autism Institute. The joint initiative between the two hospitals was described as the largest single donation to U.S. academic medical centers focused on autism research across the lifespan.
In the past decade, Lurie’s autism-focused efforts have contributed to more than $106 million in research and care. Under his leadership, the Eagles have made the Eagles Autism Challenge a franchise-wide initiative, with players, coaches, executives, and staff members participating in the annual event.
4 months ago
Wolfpack fans, Blue Devils fans and Caniacs alike are celebrating after each had nominations for major honors at this year's ESPY Awards.
Former NC State soccer standout Donavan Phillip is nominated for best college athlete, as is former Duke basketball star Cameron Boozer. They join a formidable field of nominees that includes Penn State wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza of Indiana University. Boozer was recently selected third in this year's NBA draft, and Phillip, now with the Colorado Rapids, played his final collegiate season on the very field where fans first saw his rise.
NC State men's soccer head coach Marc Hubbard said the nomination marks a first for the program.
"Another first. I haven't had an ESPY nomination for one of our guys," he said.
Hubbard, now in his second year leading the Wolfpack, said Phillip's growth has been remarkable.
Former NC State soccer standout Donavan Phillip is nominated for best college athlete, as is former Duke basketball star Cameron Boozer. They join a formidable field of nominees that includes Penn State wrestler Mitchell Mesenbrink and Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza of Indiana University. Boozer was recently selected third in this year's NBA draft, and Phillip, now with the Colorado Rapids, played his final collegiate season on the very field where fans first saw his rise.
NC State men's soccer head coach Marc Hubbard said the nomination marks a first for the program.
"Another first. I haven't had an ESPY nomination for one of our guys," he said.
Hubbard, now in his second year leading the Wolfpack, said Phillip's growth has been remarkable.
4 months ago
In 2026, the Hobby has continued to see meteoric growth: more record-breaking sales—which have, in part, led to higher retail prices—more exclusive licensing deals, and more people clamoring for MJ cards than ever before. Thankfully, it turns out there’s some hope left for humanity: the collectibles industry is making a genuine effort to give back, and July is shaping up to be one of the busiest charity months of the year.
Here’s what’s happening, and how collectors can participate.
On Friday, July 10 at 5 p.m. ET, eBay Live will host a charity auction benefiting The V Foundation, which funds cancer research in honor of the late great Jim Valvano. The stream takes place during ESPYs week and will be hosted by ESPN’s Treavor Scales and Madelyn Burke.
The lineup includes a mix of memorabilia and fan experiences:
Two spots to play basketball on the court at Madison Square Garden
Here’s what’s happening, and how collectors can participate.
On Friday, July 10 at 5 p.m. ET, eBay Live will host a charity auction benefiting The V Foundation, which funds cancer research in honor of the late great Jim Valvano. The stream takes place during ESPYs week and will be hosted by ESPN’s Treavor Scales and Madelyn Burke.
The lineup includes a mix of memorabilia and fan experiences:
Two spots to play basketball on the court at Madison Square Garden
4 months ago
Browns HC Todd Monken should set a very simple, big goal for the offense in 2026 (Jared Mueller) – The Cleveland Browns need to create an offensive identity under HC Todd Monken. Could rushing attempts be a proper goal?
Browns work in the community nominated for ESPY award (Thomas Moore) – Browns Give Back earns a nomination for ESPY’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award.
Browns dome stadium: New picture shows most of the fans will be underground (Jared Mueller) – Jimmy Haslam’s new Cleveland Browns domed stadium will be built into the ground. A new look at what that means.
These are the stories that defined the Browns’ 2026 offseason (cleveland.com) – The Browns offseason is never boring, especially when it starts with a coaching search that lasted through most of January.
Deshaun Watson returns to Browns practice facility this week to train and throw during his summer break (cleveland.com) – For Deshaun Watson, there’s no such thing as a summer break in his quest to win the Browns’ starting quarterback job.
Browns work in the community nominated for ESPY award (Thomas Moore) – Browns Give Back earns a nomination for ESPY’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year Award.
Browns dome stadium: New picture shows most of the fans will be underground (Jared Mueller) – Jimmy Haslam’s new Cleveland Browns domed stadium will be built into the ground. A new look at what that means.
These are the stories that defined the Browns’ 2026 offseason (cleveland.com) – The Browns offseason is never boring, especially when it starts with a coaching search that lasted through most of January.
Deshaun Watson returns to Browns practice facility this week to train and throw during his summer break (cleveland.com) – For Deshaun Watson, there’s no such thing as a summer break in his quest to win the Browns’ starting quarterback job.
4 months ago
Jun. 27—For the second time in the past four years, Susannah Scaroni is an ESPY Award nominee.
Scaroni, who was raised in Tekoa, was dominant on the World Marathon Majors circuit last year, claiming women's wheelchair victories in the Boston, Sydney, Chicago and New York Marathons.
She was nominated Thursday in the category of "Best Athlete With A Disability." Other nominees in the category are Jake Adicoff (para Nordic skiing), Declan Farmer (para hockey) and Oksana Masters (para cross-country skiing).
Scaroni was also nominated in the same category in 2023, following her breakout performance at the 2021 Paralympics in Tokyo.
"I just think the ESPYS are so cool because every sports fan is represented and for someone like me who loves my sports and all para sports, we get to have that showcase alongside the world's biggest sports and best athletes," Scaroni said.
Scaroni, who was raised in Tekoa, was dominant on the World Marathon Majors circuit last year, claiming women's wheelchair victories in the Boston, Sydney, Chicago and New York Marathons.
She was nominated Thursday in the category of "Best Athlete With A Disability." Other nominees in the category are Jake Adicoff (para Nordic skiing), Declan Farmer (para hockey) and Oksana Masters (para cross-country skiing).
Scaroni was also nominated in the same category in 2023, following her breakout performance at the 2021 Paralympics in Tokyo.
"I just think the ESPYS are so cool because every sports fan is represented and for someone like me who loves my sports and all para sports, we get to have that showcase alongside the world's biggest sports and best athletes," Scaroni said.
4 months ago
Lionel Messi has been nominated for an Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly award (ESPY).
The Argentinian footballer joins New York Knicks hero Jalen Brunson in leading a crowded lineup of sports stars for this year's awards show.
Messi and Brunson are nominated in the Best Athlete: Men's Sports category, alongside baseball player Shohei Ohtani and American footballer Matthew Stafford.
Messi is currently playing for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami CF and is the captain of the Argentina national team.
The Best Athlete: Women's Sports category includes ice hockey player Hilary Knight, golfer Nelly Korda, skier Mikaela Shiffrin and basketballer A'ja Wilson.
This year's ESPYs will return to New York after more than 25 years in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, with Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernandez set to host.
The Argentinian footballer joins New York Knicks hero Jalen Brunson in leading a crowded lineup of sports stars for this year's awards show.
Messi and Brunson are nominated in the Best Athlete: Men's Sports category, alongside baseball player Shohei Ohtani and American footballer Matthew Stafford.
Messi is currently playing for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami CF and is the captain of the Argentina national team.
The Best Athlete: Women's Sports category includes ice hockey player Hilary Knight, golfer Nelly Korda, skier Mikaela Shiffrin and basketballer A'ja Wilson.
This year's ESPYs will return to New York after more than 25 years in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, with Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernandez set to host.
