The 2008 ESPYs
Nominees for The 2008 ESPYs hosted by Justin Timberlake were announced today … and voting has begun.
Voting runs through 10:59 p.m. CDT on July 12, and The 2008 ESPYs will be televised Sunday, July 20 at 8 p.m. CDT on ESPN and ESPN HD.
For the fifth consecutive year, fans will determine the winners in 37 categories (excluding special awards) by voting online at www.espys.tv and, for the first time, via mobile phone at www.espn.mobi. Last year, more than 12.5 million votes were tabulated.
The ESPYs gather top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments and saluting the leading performers and performances.
The ESPYs are committed to the advancement of The V Foundation for Cancer Research, established by ESPN with the late Jim Valvano and announced at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993.
For the first time in several years, a limited amount of $100 ESPYs tickets are available for public purchase through www.ticketmaster.com.
The Arthur Ashe Courage Award will be given to 1968 U.S. Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
Two special ESPYs will also be presented this year: the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, honoring Kevin Everett, the former Buffalo Bills tight end who is again able to walk after suffering what was deemed a paralyzing spinal cord injury during an NFL game; and Best Comeback, being given to Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers who, after several years battling addiction issues, has posted Triple Crown-contending numbers this season.
Voting runs through 10:59 p.m. CDT on July 12, and The 2008 ESPYs will be televised Sunday, July 20 at 8 p.m. CDT on ESPN and ESPN HD.
For the fifth consecutive year, fans will determine the winners in 37 categories (excluding special awards) by voting online at www.espys.tv and, for the first time, via mobile phone at www.espn.mobi. Last year, more than 12.5 million votes were tabulated.
The ESPYs gather top celebrities from sports and entertainment to commemorate the past year in sports by recognizing major sports achievements, reliving unforgettable moments and saluting the leading performers and performances.
The ESPYs are committed to the advancement of The V Foundation for Cancer Research, established by ESPN with the late Jim Valvano and announced at the inaugural ESPYs in 1993.
For the first time in several years, a limited amount of $100 ESPYs tickets are available for public purchase through www.ticketmaster.com.
The Arthur Ashe Courage Award will be given to 1968 U.S. Olympians Tommie Smith and John Carlos.
Two special ESPYs will also be presented this year: the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, honoring Kevin Everett, the former Buffalo Bills tight end who is again able to walk after suffering what was deemed a paralyzing spinal cord injury during an NFL game; and Best Comeback, being given to Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers who, after several years battling addiction issues, has posted Triple Crown-contending numbers this season.
posted by Kris Gardner @ 10:59 AM
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