Biles, Gilgeous-Alexander Top 2025 ESPY Awards

At the 2025 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, Simone Biles won Best Female Athlete and Best Championship Performance for her gold-winning all-around at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In her acceptance speech, Biles addressed competing in a male-dominated category and referenced the 'power of she,' which fueled social media debate due to her recent feud with Riley Gaines over transgender athletes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named Best Male Athlete after leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship and earning league MVP. The Philadelphia Eagles received Best Team honors for their Super Bowl win, while Suni Lee was awarded Best Comeback Athlete for overcoming kidney disease. The ceremony, hosted by comedian Shane Gillis, drew mixed reactions for its edgy humor. Biles' appearance in a custom Athleta gown by Zac Posen further underscored her influence at the event.