Serena Williams hosts an ESPY awards show celebrating landmark year for women's sports

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The ESPYS celebrated a landmark year for women's sports with honorees including Simone Biles, A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Dawn Staley, and JuJu Watkins. Other notable winners were Patrick Mahomes, Prince Harry, and Steve Gleason. Technical glitches affected the live show.

Keywords: ESPYS, Simone Biles, A'ja Wilson, Dawn Staley, JuJu Watkins, Patrick Mahomes, Prince Harry, Steve Gleason

Source: WDSU New Orleans

Update At: 7/12/2024

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