Celebrity Myxer has the full 2019 ESPYS winners list for you. The biggest night for sports and entertainment was hosted by comedian and actor Tracy Morgan. Among the night’s biggest winners were college athlete now New Orleans Pelicans NBA player Zion Williamson, NFL running back for the New York Giants Saquon Barkley, and the US Women’s National Soccer Team.
The evening’s first award went to NFL Rookie of the Year Saquon Barkley, who was named Best Breakthrough Athlete. Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and actress Gabrielle Union presented Barkley with the award. Best College Athlete went to first overall NBA draft pick Zion Williamson, who was drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans following a standout season with Duke. The Los Angeles Rams took home the award for Best Game for their 54-51 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in a riveting battle. Patrick Mahomes and Jared Goff accepted the award together and dedicated it to a group of first responders who were battling the California fires while they were competing on the field.
The Best Moment honor celebrated the impressive careers of Lindsey Vonn, Rob Gronkowski and Dwyane Wade, titans of their respective sports who all retired this year. The winner of the Best Play bracket was UCLA gymnast Katelyn Ohashi’s incredible perfect 10 routine, which also won the new award, Best Viral Sports Moment. Two-time World Cup winner Alex Morgan was named Best Female Athlete, and NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo took home two awards for Best Male Athlete and Best NBA Player.
We cannot forget to mention the inspiring story of Jimmy V Award recipient Rob Mendez, a high school football coach without arms or legs who led his team to the league championship game in his first year as head coach and inspired millions more with his determination and “who says I can’t” attitude. Watch the video above!
2019 ESPYS Winners
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
Photo credit ESPN
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