Photo Gallery: The ESPY awards show
Athletes and celebrities attend the sports awards show
Vito Cammisano, left, and Michael Sam pose in the audience at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
St. Louis Rams' Michael Sam, left, and Vito Cammisano arrive at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
From left, Hannah Rogers, Dara Torres, Golden Tate and Max Lachowecki speak on stage at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Kevin Durant accepts the award for best male athlete at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Robin Roberts speaks on stage at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Kiefer Sutherland presents the Jimmy V award for perseverance to Stuart Scott at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Sportscaster Stuart Scott accepts the Jimmy V award for perseverance, at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Kiefer Sutherland presents the Jimmy V award for perseverance at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Amanza Smith Brown and Taye Diggs stand in the audience at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Skylar Diggins, right, smiles at Drake, left, who wears a Notre Dame jersey, at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. Diggins played basketball at Notre Dame. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Russell Wilson and Seattle Seahawks accepts the award for best team at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Jordana Brewster, left, and Henrik Lundqvist present the award for best comeback athlete to Russell Westbrook, right, at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Chris Davis accepts the award for best play at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Russell Westbrook accepts the award for best comeback athlete at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Colin Kaepernick, left, and Chrissy Teigen present the award for best female athlete at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Damian Lillard performs on stage at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Drake performs at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Brian McKnight performs at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Racers Danica Patrick, left, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. pose in the audience at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Richard Sherman, left, and Russell Westbrook pose in the audience at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Racers Danica Patrick, left, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. greet basketball player Kevin Durant, right, in the audience at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Team captain Clint Dempsey, center, and fellow members of the U.S. men's soccer team accept the award for best moment, at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Jeff Bridges presents the Pat Tillman award for service Olympic sledge hockey player Josh Sweeney at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Olympic sledge hockey player Josh Sweeney accepts the Pat Tillman award from Jeff Bridges for service at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Keri Hilson, left, and Serge Ibaka of the Oklahoma City Thunder arrive at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Taye Diggs, left, and Amanza Smith Brown arrive at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Cameron Diaz, left, and Jason Segel, right, present the award for best breakthrough athlete at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Richard Sherman, of the Seattle Seahawks, accepts the award for best breakthrough athlete at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP) | John Shearer John Shearer/Invision/AP
Jessica Szohr arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Gymnast Nastia Liukin arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Philadelphia Eagles LeSean McCoy arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
NFL legend Jim Brown, right, and Monique Brown arrive at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Former boxer Lennox Lewis arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Seattle Seahawks' Richard Sherman arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
NBA legend Julius Erving arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Actor Dwayne Johnson arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Skier Julia Mancuso arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
TV personality Robin Roberts arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Comedian Tony Rock arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Actor Shemar Moore arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Model Chrissy Teigen, left, and TV personality Erin Andrews arrive at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Sacramento Kings' DeMarcus Cousins arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Auburn Tigers football player Sammie Coates arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Auburn Tigers football player Ricardo Louis arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Former boxer Laila Ali arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Dancer Cheryl Burke arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Softball pitching legend Jennie Finch arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Anthony Anderson arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
WNBA legend Lisa Leslie arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Los Angeles Lakers' Nick Young arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Racer Courtney Force arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
Blade runner Blake Leeper arrives at the ESPY Awards at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP) | Jordan Strauss Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
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