He will join other winners such as Nelson Mandela, Jim Valvano, Pat Summitt, and a group of men who were killed on Flight 93 on 9/11 in receiving the night’s most prestigious award.
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The ESPYs are held each year to honor both team and individual excellence in athletics such as Best Team, Best Female Athlete, and Best Championship Performance etc. Additionally, each year it features a memoriam segment to honor sports heroes we’ve lost in the past year. Sager is battling leukemia.
When: “2016 ESPYs Countdown” will air at 7 p.m. (ET).
What channel: The pre-show will be broadcast on ESPN, or you can see it online via Watch ESPN.
The No Problem star revealed on Twitter that he would be part of a special tribute to the late boxer and activist, who died on 3 June (16) aged 74, at the annual sports awards ceremony. However, viewers must provide verification for a paid television provider – Comcast XFINITY, Cox, DISH, AT&T U-verse, or Verizon FiOS – to activate the free live stream service. Check local listings for ABC channels. You can go to ABC’s live streaming site which is available in some areas of the country, Watch ESPN or the Watch ESPN app available on various devices. The 15-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion is coming off a breakout 2015 that included film roles in Trainwreck, Sisters and Daddy’s Home. The ESPY Awards are a night to celebrate sports and entertainment together.
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Everyone’s favorite unsigned artist, Chance The Rapper, is set to honor the legendary Muhammad Ali at this year’s ESPY Awards.
