This was a different version of The ESPYS. No red carpet, no nattily dressed athletes, no house band or monologue poking fun at the past year’s top athletes and moments.
Seattle Seahawks' Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and WNBA champion Seattle Storm's Sue Bird will preside over the two-hour broadcast airing June 21 ESPYS.
With live sports mostly postponed by the coronavirus, The ESPYS will shift focus from honoring athletic accomplishments to celebrating acts of heroism.
Danica Patrick hosted the star filled night. Which was highlighted by 140 survivors of sexual abuse were honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage.
The ABC Television Network and ESPN announced The 2015 ESPYS will move to ABC and broadcast live on Wednesday, July 15, from Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The celebration of the best moments from the year in sports kicks off with SportsCenter at The ESPYS and the Countdown Show airing from 3-4 p.m. and 4-5 p.m., respectively, on ESPN prior to the start of the awards.