Best moments from the 2014 ESPYs
theGRIO REPORT - Drake hosted the 2014 ESPY Awards last night, providing viewers with plenty of laughable moments and receiving overall great reviews.
Drake hosted the 2014 ESPY Awards last night, providing viewers with plenty of laughable moments and receiving overall great reviews.
The actor turned rapper took shots at everyone, including himself.
From the funny moments to those that brought tears to our eyes, we put together some of this year’s top moments.
Drake made a Donald Sterling joke during his opening monologue, and the camera immediately cut to Los Angeles Clipper Blake Griffin for his reaction. The host even brought up former Pacer Lance Stephenson’s infamous moment when he blew into the ear of LeBron James during the NBA playoffs. He completed it with the Lance Cam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dho-qiXWUMk
During an extremely touching portion of the awards show, actor Kiefer Sutherland presented the Jimmy V Perseverance Award to ESPN anchor Stuart Scott. Stuart has been battling a rare form of cancer since his 2007 diagnosis.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y6hOb0c1yc
In another powerful moment, NFL defensive end Michael Sam, who became the first openly gay player to be drafted in the NFL, accepted the ESPYs Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBEdP85U89I
Drake took on Blake Griffin in a hilarious skit in which they battled over a movie title, and Chris Brown even got in on the action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTYaCBTPRbk
He even did an impression of Manny Pacquiao and sang the Disney hit “Let It Go.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNSSOzH-a2g
Aside from the funny skits, Drake sang a couple songs, naturally, for the athletes in attendance. The new songs included “Sidepieces,” with the help of Brian McKnight, and “Honorable Mentions” for those who place second.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lykStL37Uo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR1Ufu_G1J4
The host even professed his love for WNBA point guard Skylar Diggins — again. He recited a poem for her when she surprised him on stage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtVr72d94nY
Check out the best moments and let us know which portion of the show was your favorite in the comments below.
In case you missed the show, here is the full list of awards and winners from the 2014 ESPY Awards:
Best Male Action Sports Athlete:Â Nyjah Huston, Skateboarding
Best Male U.S. Olympic Athlete:Â Sage Kotsenburg, Snowboard Slopestyle
Best Female College Athlete:Â Breanna Stewart, Connecticut Basketball
Best Male College Athlete:Â Doug McDermott, Creighton Basketball
Best NBA Player: Kevin Durant,  Oklahoma City Thunder
Best Female Tennis Player:Â Maria Sharapova
Best Fighter:Â Floyd Mayweather, Boxing
Best Breakthrough Athlete:Â Richard Sherman, Seattle Seahawks
Best Moment: USA Vs. Ghana
Best Game:Â Alabama vs. Auburn, Iron Bowl
Best Play:Â Chris Davis
Best Female Athlete:Â Ronda Rousey
Best Upset:Â Mercer over Duke, NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament
Best NFL Player:Â Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos
Best Driver:Â Ryan Hunter-Reay, IndyCar
Best Male Athlete:Â Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder
Best Team:Â Seattle Seahawks
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