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The world's greatest athletes assembled Wednesday night to receive (or, sadly, lose out on) coveted ESPY awards. Comedian and actor Joel McHale hosted the star-studded event and Caitlyn Jenner took home one of the top honors, the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.
Ronda Rousey had a particulary memorable speech on the red carpet when she accepted the award for Best Fighter, taking a jab at Floyd Mayweather, whom she beat out for the prize.
Here's who took home the prizes:
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- Courage Award: Caitlyn Jenner
- Best Male Athlete: Stephen Curry
- Best Female Athlete: Ronda Rousey
- Best Championship Performance: LeBron James
- Best Breakthrough Athlete: Mo'ne Davis
- Best Record-Breaking Performance: Peyton Manning
- Best Upset: Mississippi Over Alabama
- Best Game: Seattle Seahawks vs. New England Patriots
- Best Team: United States Women's National Soccer Team
- Best Coach/Manager: Steve Kerr
- Best MLB Player: Mike Trout
- Best NHL Player: Jonathan Toews
- Best Fighter: Ronda Rousey
- Best NFL Player: Aaron Rodgers
- Best NBA Player: Stephen Curry
- Best Comeback Athlete: Ron Gronkowski
- Best Driver: Victor Espinoza
- Best Bowler: Jason Belmonte
- Best MLS Player: Robbie Keane
- Best International Athlete; Leo Messi
- Best WNBA Player: Maya Moore
- Best Male Golfer: Jordan Spieth
- Best Female Golfer: Lydia Ko
- Best Male Tennis Player: Novak Djokovic
- Best Female Tennis Player: Serena Williams
- Best Male College Athlete: Marcus Mariota
- Best Female College Athlete: Missy Franklin
- Best Male Athlete with a Disability: Krige Schabort
- Best Female Athlete with a Disability: Becca Meyers
- Best Male Action Athlete: Ryan Dungey
- Best Female Action Athlete: Kelly Clark
- Best Play: Odel Beckham Jr.'s one-handed catch
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