ESPYs 2015 Winners: Live Updates, Pictures, Twitter Reaction From ESPN's Sports Award Show

With tons of star power on hand and some of the world’s greatest athletes, comedian and actor Joel McHale hosts the 2015 ESPY Awards live from the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. Named for sports and entertainment titan ESPN, McHale leads the way for a number of high-profile presenters and athletes hoping to pick up at least one of the 32 awards.
The network has fans from around the globe vote on who they want to win such categories as Best Play, Best Male and Female Athlete, Best Team, Best Comeback Athlete, and more.
Stay tuned for the latest updates on all the winners and reaction on social media from fans and other top athletes. We’ll keep a running update of the night’s events so check back regularly.
For a full list of the awards and nominees, visit here.
The show begins at 8 p.m. ET and will be aired by ABC.
[Update 7:08 p.m]-And Ronda Rousey beats out Floyd Mayweather for Best Fighter
Ronda Rousey wins Best Fighter at #ESPYS, asks Mayweather how it feels to get beat by a woman. http://t.co/USGfsIAO6C pic.twitter.com/KSLyNVGBGu
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) July 15, 2015
And Rousey's not the only world class fighter in the house, with the WWE's Bella Twins all set for the night.
Nikki & Bries outfits looking good for the #ESPYS @BellaTwins _ pic.twitter.com/882xoUrCIM
— Elektra (@Bellatwinarmys) July 15, 2015
[Update 7:11 p.m.]-The hairstylist for Team USA's Carli Lloyd is clearly proud of her work.
Had the pleasure to do @CarliLloyd's hair for the #ESPYS awards tonight. Congratulations! ⚽️_ pic.twitter.com/zwg3iGHfvL
— lanna☪ (@lovehazza29) July 15, 2015
Plus the newest member of the Miami Heat Justise Winslow looks like he's ready to rub elbows with sports' biggest names.
"How's my #ESPYS look?"
Justise Winslow of the @MiamiHEAT strikes a pose for the camera on the Red Carpet. pic.twitter.com/voLXeYTZUf
— ESPYS (@ESPYS) July 15, 2015
[Update 7:28 p.m.]-Texans defensive end J.J. Watt's taking bets on the red carpet!
Deals are going down on the #ESPYS Red Carpet with @Cabbie & @JJWatt for @TimHortons !! pic.twitter.com/IWrinL8uV9
— BarDown (@BarDown) July 15, 2015
[Update 7:36 p.m.]-Charlotte Hornets first-round pick Frank Kaminsky is once again rocking his tank-lined suit.
Frank Kaminsky brough his tanks jacket to the #ESPYs pic.twitter.com/W9AV7vBmMx
— Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) July 15, 2015
Plus tweeters seem to be picking up on awkward vibes between Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre.
That whole Brett Farve and Aaron Rodgers thing was really awkward #ESPYS
— Mikey Seymour (@mikey_seymour) July 15, 2015
[Update 7:45 p.m.]-There's a lot of deserving love right now on social media about Devon and Leah Still, who will receiver the Jimmy V. Perseverance Award tonight.
Stuart Scott, Lauren Hill, and Leah Still and her Dad Devon Still are fighters. Even though two are gone. They fought cancer. #courage
— Rachel Lynn (@Rachelmusicfan) July 15, 2015
Not sure what everyone's talking about with Rodgers and Favre. He nearly fell off the stage but Favre was gracious enough to give Rodgers the Best NFL Player award.
Brett Favre almost wipes out presenting Aaron Rodgers an award at the #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/ViIzByABcT
— Josh Hill (@jdavhill) July 15, 2015
[Update 7:53 p.m.]-And just before show time, we learn who will present Caitlyn Jenner her award tonight.
Abby Wambach of @ussoccer will be the one to present Caitlyn Jenner the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. #ESPYS
— Nick Price (@NickPriceKU) July 15, 2015
[Update 7:56 p.m.] Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry getting rave reviews from Twitter!
Halle Berry must have drank some unicorn blood, she hasn't aged a day #ESPYS
— Ethan House (@BarryOHouse661) July 15, 2015
Flawless Halle Berry! #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/A8z8qSJk60
— LaWanda (@lawanda50) July 15, 2015
[Update 8:02] While the awe-inspiring opening montage starts the show, lets recap the award winner so far. Ronda Rousey won Best Fighter, Aaron Rodgers took home Best NFL Player, Victor Espinoza won Best Jockey, and Stephen Curry took home Best NBA Player
And Caitlyn Jenner's daughters Kylie and Kendall are there to support her.
Kendall and Kylie Jenner arrive at the #ESPYs to support Caitlyn pic.twitter.com/ZRJSSJnKAS
— Page Six (@PageSix) July 16, 2015
[Update 8:09 p.m.] Joel McHale ripping everyone from Mayweather-Pacquiao, to Espinoza, to what athletes wear to their depositions.
And maybe the best entrance in any awards show ever.
Great to see @EspinozasVictor kicking off the @ESPYS with @joelmchale! #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/Cv727kiS6z
— Americas Best Racing (@ABRLive) July 16, 2015
This #ESPYs opening monologue by Joel McHale is unbelievable. Incisive. Brilliant. On-point.
He's never being asked back.
— Michael Bayer (@mbayer1248) July 16, 2015
[Update 8:17 p.m.] Peyton Manning wins Best Recordbreaking Performance.
[Update 8:25 p.m.] In a bit of a surprise, Mo'ne Davis beats out Odell Beckham Jr. and Jordan Spieth for Best Breakthrough Athlete.
[Update 8:37] Here's a recap video of McHale's "30 for 30" skit that figures to be a hilarious running gag all night.
WATCH: There's already an @ESPN 30 for 30 on @joelmchale's @ESPYS monologue: http://t.co/USXbsplSXo https://t.co/obJ8We6eUg
— Nightline (@Nightline) July 16, 2015
[Update 8:38 p.m.] After a touching video tribute and story, former Notre Dame women's basketball player and servicewoman Danielle Green recieves the Pat Tillman Service Award.
Emotions are running high after Green's inspiring speech.
#ESPYS That Pat Tillman Award got us like.. pic.twitter.com/mDyXF90Cgu
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) July 16, 2015
[Update 8:49 p.m.] Alex Rodriguez and Ken Jeong issue gut-busting "apology" skit, with A-Rod apologizing for everything from Greek's debt crisis, to California's drought, and even Jeong's new ABC show.
"Hi everyone, I'm @kenjeong, the official spokesman for @AROD..." #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/g7ceYP25QL
— Good Morning America (@GMA) July 16, 2015
And the award for the World's Longest Apology on behalf of A-Rod goes to @kenjeong #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/0Afkgnx648
— The Daily Dot (@dailydot) July 16, 2015
[Update 8:53 p.m.] LeBron James wins Best Championship Performance for his stupendous work in the NBA postseason.
But fans aren't taking too kindly to A-Rod's apology sketch.
Why in the actual hell would ABC even give Alex Rodriguez a platform to stand on?
— Ty Vaughn (@MrTyVaughn) July 16, 2015
[Update 9:06 p.m.] A stirring tribute to Lauren Hill, the winner of Best Moment.
What a great tribute to Lauren Hill. Be proud, Cincinnati. #ESPYS
— Coley Harvey (@ColeyHarvey) July 16, 2015
Wow my allergies really started acting up. _ #ESPYS #LaurenHill
— Trey Miller (@TreyOnAir) July 16, 2015
[Update 9:17 p.m.] Rousey wins her second award of the night, Best Female Athlete.
[Update 9:28] Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski wins Best Comeback Athlete, and bros it up with his brothers.
Bro Jump Alert!
Rob Gronkowski proceeds to do the first ever back jump with his brothers at an awards show #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/PEelNaGLtw
— Andrew Jerell Jones (@sluggahjells) July 16, 2015
[Update 9:41 p.m.] Leah and Devon Still's battle against cancer is inspiring Twitter users everywhere.
Leah is breaking my heart in a million piece....what a true inspiration . #ESPYS #LeahStrong
— Jilly (@JillDawsonJ) July 16, 2015
Crying. #LeahStrong #ESPYs
— Dawn Neufeld (@DawnNeufeld) July 16, 2015
Devon & Leah Still are going to make me cry. Stop it #ESPYs #Cancer
— Real Housewives (@Real_Housewives) July 16, 2015
Can tell you that a lot of people in here are on the verge of tears #LeahStrong #ESPYS
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) July 16, 2015
[Update 9:53 p.m.] Bengals lineman Devon Still brought the house down with his speech about his daugther Leah while accepting the Jimmy V. award. Leah wasn't present but left a video message for the audience that thanks everyone for helping her "beat up cancer."
Devon Still accepts the Jimmy V Perseverance Award on behalf of his daughter, Leah Still.
#LeahStrong pic.twitter.com/foVL2ANAdG
— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) July 16, 2015
[Update 9:57 p.m.] Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. wins Best Play for his eyepopping catch last season.
#ESPYS: Best Play - ...DUH. The @Giants' @OBJ_3's incredible one-handed catch pic.twitter.com/q3wI9QEwnx
— Good Morning America (@GMA) July 16, 2015
[Update 10:09 p.m.] Former Yankees shortshop Derek Jeter receives the Icon Award from Oscar-winner and Boston Red Sox fan Ben Affleck.
Ben, you talking about Jeter or...#ESPYs https://t.co/3FpwdvXXZx
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) July 16, 2015
[Update 10:16 p.m.] The most anticpated moment of the night, Abby Wambach takes the stage to present the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Caitlyn Jenner.
[Update 10:23 p.m.] A quick update on the winners: Ole Miss won Best Upset, Marcus Mariota won Best Male College Athlete, Ryan Dungey took home Best Male Action Sports Athlete, and Kelly Clark won Best Female Action Sports Athlete. With so many awards not all of them can be televised.
[Update 10:34 p.m.] Caitlyn Jenner takes the stage and starts off with a joke after a rousing and moving montage of her journey and transition.
#caitlynjenner __ #ESPYS https://t.co/QezZOD3OWT
— Letti (@Letti4U) July 16, 2015
Caitlyn Jenner is SLAYING in this white dress. So happy for her. #ESPYs pic.twitter.com/BJb4FocPv5
— Chelsea Real (@The_Real_Chelse) July 16, 2015
For Caitlyn's story to be highlighted/accepted in the most masculinized area of our culture, sports, is powerful. #TransIsBeautiful #Espys
— Evens, like Odds (@Linds213) July 16, 2015
"Transpeople deserve something vital. They deserve your respect." -- Caitlyn Jenner #ESPYs pic.twitter.com/fhsKUL90y9
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) July 16, 2015
[Update 10:50 p.m.] Steph Curry once again beats out LeBron James for Best Male Athlete, but the real question is: Where's Riley?!
[Update 10:58 p.m.] The U.S. Women's soccer team claims the Best Team award for winning the 2015 World Cup.
Was there any doubt?
The @ussoccer_wnt's whirlwind summer tour continues, as they take Best Team award at the #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/0kcA5lLde6
— ESPN (@espn) July 16, 2015
And that's a wrap! Hope you enjoyed the show!
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