Actors, actresses and musicians might get most the awards shows, but the athletes are finally getting their night in the spotlight as well at the 26th annual ESPY Awards taking place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California.
Hosted by newly retired racecar driver Danica Patrick, the ESPYS will be honoring the past year's top sports achievements and moments. New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady vies for best male athlete while Olympic skier Mikaela Shiffrin contends a second time for best female athlete among nominations.
Brady, a three-time nominee, will be up against first-time nominees Jose Altuve of the World Series champion Houston Astros, James Harden of the Houston Rockets and Alexander Ovechkin of the Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals in male athlete nods announced Wednesday.