The 2008 ESPY Awards were held on July 16, 2008, and aired on ESPN on July 20, 2008. The awards ceremony, held at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, was hosted by Justin Timberlake.FOXNews: Sports Stars Score Big Wins at 2008 ESPY Awards (July 17, 2008)
Big Winners
Golfer Tiger Woods took home three trophies and surpassed Lance Armstrong as the recipient of the most awards in ESPY Award history. WNBA player Candace Parker netted two awards. Kevin Everett, the Buffalo Bills tight end who suffered a catastrophic neck injury during a 2007 game, received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance. Although doctors last year believed Everett would never walk again, he walked on stage under his own power to receive the honor.FOXNews: Sports Stars Score Big Wins at 2008 ESPY Awards (July 17, 2008)
2008 ESPY Winners Special Awards
Arthur Ashe Courage Award
- John Carlos and Tommie Smith, 1968 Olympic Track & Field medalists
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance
- Kevin Everett, former Buffalo Bills tight end
Best Comeback
2008 ESPY Winners Best in Sport
Best Female Athlete
- Candace Parker, University of Tennessee and Los Angeles Sparks, Basketball
Best Male Athlete
Best Moment
Best Team
Best Coach/Manager
- Pat Summitt, University of Tennessee Women's Basketball
Best Play
- New York Giants Eli Manning's Super Bowl pass to David Tyree
Best Finish
Best Upset
Best Breakthrough Athlete
Best Record Breaking Performance
Best Sports Movie
Best Male College Athlete
- Tim Tebow, University of Florida Football
Best Female College Athlete
- Candace Parker, University of Tennessee Basketball
Best Male Athlete with a Disability
- Ryan Kocer, Wrestling
Best Female Athlete with a Disability
- Shay Oberg, Montana State University, Billings, Softball
Best International Male Athlete
Best International Female Athlete
2008 ESPY Winners Individual Sports
Best Baseball Player
Best NBA Player
Best WNBA Player
Best NHL Player
Best MLS Player
Best Male Action Sport Athlete
Best Female Action Sport Athlete
Best Bowler
Best Driver
Best Fighter
Best Golfer
Best Jockey
Best Outdoor Athlete
Best Male Tennis Player
Best Female Tennis Player
Best Track and Field Athlete
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