Fri. Sep 5th, 2025

ESPYS 2025 Candidates: Wilson, Allen, and Other Stars

The 2025 ESPYS awards ceremony presented by Capital One will take place on July 16. Participate in the voting to help determine the winners of the main awards.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who recently won the NBA championship and became the regular-season and Finals MVP, is nominated for two awards: Best Athlete, Men`s Sports, and Best NBA Player. His team, the Oklahoma City Thunder, is also among the nine nominees in the Best Team category after winning Game 7 against the Indiana Pacers.

Several athletes received nominations for their outstanding performances at the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Among the candidates for Best Athlete, Women`s Sports are Simone Biles and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone. Ilona Maher is nominated as Best Breakthrough Athlete, and Ezra Frech as Best Athlete with a Disability.

A`ja Wilson, winner of the Best Athlete, Women`s Sports and Best WNBA Player awards in 2024, is again featured in both categories. Saquon Barkley received nominations in three categories: Best Athlete, Men`s Sports, Best Play, and Best NFL Player. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is the only player besides Barkley nominated in both the Best NFL Player and Best Athlete, Men`s Sports categories.

Your vote helps determine the ESPYS winners. Let your voice be heard! Cast your vote now and don`t miss the broadcast on July 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC to find out who takes home the awards.

By Marcus Bellamy

Marcus Bellamy works the bustling streets of Birmingham, where he's built his reputation covering everything from grassroots athletics to professional boxing. His distinctive writing style combines statistical analysis with compelling narratives about local sports heroes.

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