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The 2011 ESPYS
Hosted by Seth Meyers
Wednesday, July 13th
9PM EST
Live on ESPN
My favorite award show is just around the corner. Being a huge sports fan, I look forward to watching the ESPYS the day after the MLB All-Star game.
Voting has opened for the 2011 ESPY awards. Just click here to begin voting for your favorite athletes, teams or moment.
Here are some of the categories and nominees:
Best Male Athlete
Jimmie Johnson (Nascar)
Rafael Nadal (Tennis)
Dirk Nowitzki (Mavericks)
Aaron Rodgers (NFL)
My Pick: Aaron Rodgers. He just had an amazing playoff run to win his first Super Bowl. He was named Super Bowl MVP after completing 24-of-39 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns to beat the Steelers.
Best Female Athlete
Kelly Clark (Snowboarding)
Lauren Jackson (WNBA)
Maya Moore (NCAAB)
Lindsey Vonn (Skiing)
My Pick: Kelly Clark. She won 3 Gold Medals this year (Winter X, Winter X Europe and Burton U.S. Open).
Best Championship Performance
Tim Linceum (2010 MLB Postseason)
Tim Thomas (Stanley Cup)
Kemba Walker (Big East and NCAA Tournament)
Serena Williams (2010 Wimbledon)
My Pick: Kemba Walker. Averaged 24.6 PPG, 6.2 RPG, and 5.0 APGduring both tournaments. Named Big East Tournament MVP and NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player
Best Breakthrough Athlete
Jose Bautista (Toronto Bluejays)
Arian Foster (Houston Texans)
Blake Griffin (Los Angeles Clippers)
Li Na (Tennis)
Cam Newton (Auburn Tigers)
My Pick: Blake Griffin. Won the 2010-11 Rookie of the Year and averaged 22.5 PPG and 12.1 RPG while shooting 50.6 PCT from the field.
The other categories (Click the link to see the nominees)
RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE
UPSET
GAME
MOMENT
TEAM
CASTROL EDGE NFL STRONGEST PERFORMANCE AWARD
SPORTS MOVIE
COACH/MANAGER
NFL PLAYER
MLB PLAYER
NHL PLAYER
DRIVER
NBA PLAYER
WNBA PLAYER
FIGHTER
MALE GOLFER
FEMALE GOLFER
MALE TENNIS PLAYER
FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER
MALE COLLEGE ATHLETE
COLLEGE FEMALE ATHLETE
MALE ACTION SPORT ATHLETE
FEMALE ACTION SPORT ATHLETE
JOCKEY
MALE ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY
FEMALE ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY
BOWLER
MLS PLAYER
TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE
RECORD-BREAKING PERFORMANCE
UPSET
GAME
MOMENT
TEAM
CASTROL EDGE NFL STRONGEST PERFORMANCE AWARD
SPORTS MOVIE
COACH/MANAGER
NFL PLAYER
MLB PLAYER
NHL PLAYER
DRIVER
NBA PLAYER
WNBA PLAYER
FIGHTER
MALE GOLFER
FEMALE GOLFER
MALE TENNIS PLAYER
FEMALE TENNIS PLAYER
MALE COLLEGE ATHLETE
COLLEGE FEMALE ATHLETE
MALE ACTION SPORT ATHLETE
FEMALE ACTION SPORT ATHLETE
JOCKEY
MALE ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY
FEMALE ATHLETE WITH A DISABILITY
BOWLER
MLS PLAYER
TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETE
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