AP Photo\/Mark Terrill<\/span><\/small><\/div>\nThe 2022 ESPY Awards took place Wednesday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, with some of the best players, teams and moments in sports being honored.<\/p>\n
This year, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was tabbed to host after winning his fourth NBA title in a Finals victory over the Boston Celtics.<\/p>\n
Curry was one of the show’s many highlights. Here’s a look at the award winners, top moments and reactions from one of the most memorable nights in sports.<\/p>\n
\nAward Winners<\/b><\/p>\n
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance:<\/b> Dick Vitale<\/p>\n
Pat Tillman Award for Service:<\/b> Gretchen Evans<\/p>\n
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage:<\/b> Vitali Klitschko<\/p>\n
Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year:<\/b> Denver Broncos<\/p>\n
Sports Humanitarian League of the Year:<\/b> WNBA<\/p>\n
Best MMA Fighters: <\/b>Charles Oliveira<\/p>\n
Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports:<\/b> Jocelyn Hello, Oklahoma softball<\/p>\n
Best College Athlete, Men’s Sports: <\/b>Bryce Young, Alabama football<\/p>\n
Best MLB Player:<\/b> Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels<\/p>\n
Best NFL Player:<\/b> Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams<\/p>\n
Best NBA Player:<\/b> Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors<\/p>\n
Best Game:<\/b> Kansas City Chiefs defeat the Buffalo Bills in OT (AFC Divisional Game)<\/p>\n
Best Championship Performance:<\/b> Cooper Kupp, Los Angeles Rams\u2014Super Bowl LVI<\/p>\n
Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award:<\/b> Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals<\/p>\n
Best Breakthrough Athlete: <\/b>Eileen Gu, Olympic freestyle skier<\/p>\n
Best Athlete, Women’s Sports:<\/b> Katie Ledecky, Olympic swimmer<\/p>\n
Best Record-Breaking Performance:<\/b> Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors\u2014three-point record<\/p>\n
Best Play:<\/b> Megan Rapinoe, USWNT<\/p>\n
Best Comeback Athlete:<\/b> Klay ThompsonGolden State Warriors<\/p>\n
Best Athlete, Men’s Sports:<\/b> Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels<\/p>\n
Best Team: <\/b>Golden State Warriors<\/p>\n
Full results available at ESPN<\/i><\/p>\n
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Recap, Top Moments and Reaction<\/b><\/p>\n
Curry kicked off the evening by roasting Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and explaining that he understands why Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady un-retired.<\/p>\n
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