Josh Allen, Liberty Stars Receive Multiple 2025 ESPY Nominations

The 2025 ESPY Awards, hosted by Shane Gillis on July 16 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, feature a strong presence from standout athletes and teams across multiple sports. The New York Liberty, fresh off their first postseason championship, are nominated for Best Team alongside the Philadelphia Eagles, Oklahoma City Thunder, and others, with Liberty stars Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart up for individual honors including Best Play and Best WNBA Player. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the reigning NFL MVP, is nominated in both Best NFL Player and Best Athlete – Men's Sports categories, competing against stars like Saquon Barkley, who is also nominated in multiple categories including Best Play. NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani are among other top nominees. Fans can vote for their favorites until the awards show, with many hopefuls aiming to add to their growing list of accolades from the 2024 season. The event highlights a diverse range of talent from the NFL, NBA, WNBA, and Olympic performances, underscoring the broad appeal and excitement surrounding the awards.