2016 ESPY Awards
The 2016 ESPY Awards were held on July 13, 2016. The show, hosted by professional wrestler John Cena, was held in the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. 31 competitive awards and eight honorary awards were presented.
Winners and nominees
Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
Honorary awards
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- Pat Tillman Award for Service
- Sgt. Elizabeth Marks
- Cleveland Cavaliers win the NBA Finals
- Icon Award
Presenters
- Chris Berman
- Joe Biden
- Ciara
- Stephen Curry
- Skylar Diggins
- Lisa Leslie
- David Oyelowo
- Danica Patrick
- Miles Teller
- Justin Timberlake
- Usher
- Lindsey Vonn
- Dwyane Wade
- J. J. Watt
- Russell Wilson
Tribute
The ESPYs held a tribute to boxing legend Muhammad Ali, presented by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Chance the Rapper.
In Memoriam
Andra Day performed during the tribute with "Rearview" honoring the fallen sports stars:
- Pat Summitt
- Buddy Ryan
- Moses Malone
- Dave Mirra
- Meadowlark Lemon
- Dwayne Washington
- Darryl Dawkins
- Ed Snider
- Mel Daniels
- Joe Garagiola
- John "Hot Rod" Williams
- Justin Wilson
- Jimmy Roberts
- Lindy Infante
- Will Smith
- Doug Atkins
- Johan Cruyff
- Ted Marchibroda
- Bud Collins
- Kimbo Slice
- Frank Gifford
- Yogi Berra
- Monte Irvin
- Louise Suggs
- Jules Bianchi
- Al Arbour
- Jim Simpson
- Clyde Lovellette
- Dave Henderson
- Stephen Keshi
- Dolph Schayes
- Gordie Howe
- Muhammad Ali