On one of the biggest nights in sports, one of its biggest inspirational figures got to address some of the most recognized athletes. Rob Mendez received the Jimmy V award for courage. He is just a junior-varsity football coach, but he is an inspiration because he has become who he…
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Archived: Michelle Obama Honors Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics at ESPYs
Inclusion, courage and valuing people with disabilities were reoccurring themes Wednesday night at the 25th annual ESPY Awards in Los Angeles. The ESPYs, hosted by retired NFL star Peyton Manning, recognized the past year’s best athletes and moments in sports as well as individuals who contribute to the spirit of…
Archived: NBA Stars Aspire to Follow Footsteps of Activist Athletes, Call for Social Justice
High-profile professional basketball players Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Dwyane Wade and LeBron James decided to use Wednesday night’s ESPY awards ceremony in Los Angeles as a platform for social justice. In the wake of last week’s police-related deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, along with the killing of five…