ESPYs

2022 - 7 - 21

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Kyle Larson wins Best Driver Award at 2022 ESPYS (NASCAR)

The No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driver took home the honor of 'Best Driver,' beating out fellow motorsports stars.

Kevin Harvick (2015) and Martin Truex Jr. (2018) are the only other active NASCAR drivers to have won an ESPY. Kyle Busch is the most recent NASCAR driver to win the award, claiming it in 2019. Larson’s 2021 season was one for the ages, claiming a whopping 10 points-paying Cup Series victories — including the Championship 4 season finale at Phoenix Raceway to claim the title — as well as a win in the annual All-Star Race.

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Steph Curry jokes about Gisele Bündchen in Tom Brady retirement ... (New York Post)

Tom Brady and wife Gisele Bündchen weren't spared from Steph Curry's roast of pro athletes Wednesday during his opening monologue at the 2022 ESPY Awards.

“We all make choices and sometimes you don’t understand some of them.” Prior to that, Curry said, “After celebrating three kids’ birthdays in two weeks, I finally understand why Tom Brady keeps coming back to work. The reigning NBA Finals MVP, 34, cracked jokes about Brady un-retiring this offseason, and said he finally figured out why the Buccaneers quarterback decided to go back to work after a 40-day retirement.

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Host Stephen Curry hits more big shots against Celtics, this time ... (Boston.com)

Stephen Curry took a few shots at Boston during Wednesday's ESPY Awards. By Christopher Price, The Boston Globe. July 21, 2022 | 7:07 AM.

Local nominees included Aliyah Boston and Charlotte North, who were nominated for best women’s college athlete. “I might even let you wear a ring. In a skit later in the show, Curry was getting “advice” from Kevin Hart, who said Curry should introduce himself at the start of the show as “proud husband of Ayesha Curry. Proud son of Dell Curry. Proud daddy of … the Boston Celtics.”

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The 8 funniest 2022 ESPYs moments, from Steph Curry's Tom Brady ... (For The Win)

The 2022 ESPY Awards are over. And after all the red carpet fashions and hardware handed out, we've got to look back at the night with some of its funniest ...

As the tradition has been for 30 years, the host is tasked with roasting anyone and everyone to get some laughs. The Golden State Warriors superstar gets a good grade on that angle, with a few shots taken at Grant Williams, Tom Brady and LeBron James that got the crowd laughing. That starts with Steph Curry, of course.

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ESPYs 2022 red carpet best-dressed celebrities: Ciara to Lindsey ... (Page Six)

See photos of the best-dressed celebrities on the ESPYs 2022 red carpet, including Ciara, Lindsey Vonn, Alison Brie and Aubrey Plaza.

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'The Sporting News 7' podcast: Brittney Griner top of mind at ESPYS ... (Sporting News)

Bring Brittney Griner home is the big message at the ESPYs, James Harden does a deal with the Sixers, and Charlotte and Minnesota stun the stars of the ...

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2022 ESPY Awards: Full List of Winners (TV Insider)

Curry took home the awards for Best NBA Player, Best Record-Breaking Performance for most 3-pointers made in league history, and a group trophy for Best Team ...

Best Athlete, Women’s Action Sports: Eileen Gu, Skiing Best Athlete, Women’s Sports: Katie Ledecky Curry is the second NBA player in history to host the ESPY Awards, and he made sure to get a fun little dig in at his predecessor.

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Steph Curry Wears Brittney Griner Jersey At ESPYs, Calls For Her ... (TMZ)

Steph Curry -- flanked by WNBA superstars Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith -- paused the joke-telling and award-presenting for several moments at ...

"All throughout that time, we've kept her in our thoughts and in our hearts even though we know that ain't nearly enough to bring her home, y'all." A team that has nothing to do with politics or global conflict." Hours after the awards show, however, a spokesperson for Russia's Foreign Ministry slammed the U.S.'s "wrongfully detained" characterization of Griner ... and urged the country to allow the legal process to play out. "We cannot stop fighting for her, we cannot stop believing for her and we will not stop hoping for the day when we can welcome her home safely," he said. Steph Curry Wears Griner Jersey At ESPYs ... Calls For Her Release Steph Curry Wears Brittney Griner Jersey At ESPYs, Calls For Her Release

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Warriors win big as Stephen Curry becomes 2nd NBA player to host ... (NBA.com)

All-NBA guard takes home award, Warriors and Klay Thompson also honored as Brittney Griner's plight remains front of mind.

— Golden State Warriors (@warriors)July 21, 2022 — Golden State Warriors (@warriors)July 21, 2022 Curry picked up a trophy, too, for best record-breaking performance, having set the mark for most 3-pointers made in league history. A team that has nothing to do with politics or global conflict.” “All throughout that time, we’ve kept her in our thoughts and in our hearts even though we know that ain’t nearly enough to bring her home, y’all.” She faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted on charges of transporting drugs.

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Stephen Curry calls for release of Brittney Griner while hosting ESPYS (The Hill)

Stephen Curry took a moment during the ESPYs Wednesday night to call for the release of WNBA player Brittney Griner, who has been detained in Russia since ...

Blog Briefing Room We invite you to join the discussion on Facebook and Twitter. BG deserves to be free,” the soccer player added. “We cannot stop fighting for her. “All throughout that time, we’ve kept her in our thoughts and in our hearts even though we know that ain’t nearly enough to bring her home, y’all.” Blog Briefing Room

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Look: Vanessa Bryant Reacts To Tribute At The ESPYS (The Spun)

One of the best moments of last night's ESPYs came from Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson directed at Kobe Bryant's widow, Vanessa.

Thank you for always including my Gigi when you think of Kob. Congratulations. #MambaMentality #espys" "Thank you for your support and love for Kobe, my Gigi and our family. "I don't know if Vanessa is out there watching, but to Vanessa and her three beautiful girls, we think of Kobe and Gigi every day," Thompson said.

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Steph Curry roasts LeBron, Celtics, Tom Brady at ESPYs (SFGate)

Warriors star Steph Curry roasted half the sports world at the ESPYs on Wednesday night.

It also means all the Miami fans are already gone, so thanks for coming." That wasn't the only joke the Golden State Warriors superstar had for LeBron. “It’s just inspiring to see that strategy of buying old superstars pay off for a local team around here,” referring to the Rams' Super Bowl title and the Lakers' disastrous team-building strategy. "LeBron James, he hosted this award show back in 2007, after losing in the NBA Finals. So yes, you guessed it, this feels better.”

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Tristan Thompson's Cheating Mocked by Lil Rel Howery at 2022 ... (PEOPLE.com)

Lil Rel Howery poked fun at Tristan Thompson's cheating scandals with ex Khloé Kardashian during the 2022 ESPY Awards on Wednesday night.

I have the utmost respect and love for you. You don't deserve the way I have treated you over the years." He added: "My actions certainly have not lined up with the way I view you. You don't deserve the heartache and humiliation I have caused you. We'd like to ask for kindness and privacy so that Khloé can focus on her family." Want to get the biggest stories from PEOPLE every weekday?

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ESPYs host Stephen Curry roasts LeBron James and Tom Brady ... (Washington Times)

Stephen Curry had as much range as host of the ESPYs as he does with his jump shot on the basketball court.

“We cannot stop fighting for her. We cannot stop believing for her. “… We cannot stop fighting for her. LeBron James hosted this show back in 2007 after losing the NBA Finals. So yes… We cannot stop believing for her, and we will not stop hoping for the day when we can welcome her home safely.” Curry was joined by WNBA players Nneka Ogwumike and Skylar Diggins-Smith on stage while calling for Griner’s release.

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An emotional Klay Thompson had a very sweet message for Kobe ... (For The Win)

He then told Kobe's wife, Vanessa Bryant, that he and other NBA players think of Kobe and Gigi Bryant every day and that her late husband continues to be an ...

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The Best Standout Looks From the ESPY Awards 2022 Red Carpet (WWD)

A closer look at the best dressed celebrity looks from the 2022 ESPYS on Ciara, Ayesha Curry, Allyson Felix and more. See photos here.

Ciara walked the ESPYS red carpet alongside husband Russell Wilson in her latest standout fashion moment. Olympic gold medal-winning snowboarder Chloe Kim went with an edgy red carpet dress for the ESPYS. Kim wore a cobalt blue, form-fitting Versace dress embellished with safety pins. Joining her husband Steph Curry on the red carpet, Ayesha Curry looked to Mônot for the 2022 ESPYS, wearing a black and white flowing dress with a thigh-high slit.

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Warriors at the ESPYs: Curry Hosts, Dubs Take Home Four Awards (Warriors.com)

Stephen Curry adds ESPY Awards show host to his ever-growing resume. For the very first time, the 2022 NBA Finals MVP took the mic to host the 29th annual ...

Green gave his stamp of approval after the event, stating, “The ESPYs were incredible. Klay Thompson was named Best Comeback Athlete at the 2022 ESPY Awards following his triumphant return to NBA action, after suffering back-to-back injuries that resulted in a 941-day hiatus. He inspired me to be the athlete I am today.”

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Lil Rel Howery Calls Out Tristan Thompson at ESPY Awards (TMZ)

The ESPYs were full of laughs from athletes Wednesday night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, and Lil Rel didn't hold back when he got on mic and congratulated ...

Lil Rel's callout comes as Tristan and Khloe Kardashian await the imminent birth of their newest addition -- although it may have already happened. Tristan Thompson was put on BLAST at the ESPY Awards by Lil Rel Howery, as he told one Olympian with a Kardashian-sounding name to steer clear of the guy. Lil Rel Howery Throwin' Shade At Tristan Thompson At ESPYs ... I Said It, Y'all Thinkin' It!

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