Cristiano Ronaldo and Conor McGregor scoop prizes at the Espys, America’s sporting version of the Oscars
Manchester United target Paul Pogba joins the stars at glittering bash celebrating great sporting moments
CRISTIANO RONALDO and Conor McGregor have both scooped awards at the American sports version of The Oscars.
Portugal star Ronaldo, fresh from lifting the European Championship title last week, was named best international sportsman at the ESPYS.
And Irish UFC star McGregor was named best fighter at the glittering bash in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
Neither Ronaldo or McGregor were there to collect their honours in person, but Manchester United target Paul Pogba was in the audience at the Microsoft Theatre as he contemplates a £100million move to Old Trafford.
The ESPY – Excellene in Sport Performance Yearly – awards are held each year by US broadcaster ABC having first been set up by ESPN.
They celebrate the best in sporting achievement, primarily in sports popular in America, each year.
Serena Williams scooped the best female tennis player prize fresh from securing her latest Wimbledon singles title last week.
Novak Djokovic took the male tennis player prize after an exceptional season despite his early exit from the All-England club as Andy Murray won for a second time.
Holly Holme was also a winner, taking the biggest upset award after her shock demolition of UFC star Ronda Rousey last November.
Basketball star LeBron James took two gongs on the back of the Cleveland Cavaliers winning the NBA play-offs.
And Jordan Spieth, currently trying to win The Open at Royal Troon, was the recipient of the best golfer prize.
Full List of Award Winners
Male Athlete: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers
Female Athlete: Breanna Stewart, UConn
Record-Breaking Performance: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors
Breakthrough Athlete: Jake Arrieta, Chicago Cubs
Play: Aaron Rodgers’ Hail Mary to Richard Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
Moment: City of Cleveland wins first title in 52 years
Upset: Holly Holm over Ronda Rousey, UFC
Comeback Athlete: Eric Berry, Kansas City Chiefs
Team: Cleveland Cavaliers
Championship Performance: LeBron James
Game: NBA Finals, Game 7
Coach: Tyronn Lue, Cleveland Cavaliers
NBA Player: LeBron James
MLB Player: Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals
NFL Player: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers
NHL Player: Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins
Male College Athlete: Buddy Hield, Oklahoma
Female College Athlete: Breanna Stewart, UConn
Male Tennis Player: Novak Djokovic
Female Tennis Player: Serena Williams
Male Action Sports Athlete: Ryan Dungey
Female Action Sports Athlete: Jamie Anderson
Male Athlete with a Disability: Richard Browne
Female Athlete with a Disability: Tatyana McFadden
International Athlete: Cristiano Ronaldo, soccer
Best MLS player: Sebastian Giovinco, Toronto FC
WNBA Player: Maya Moore, Minnesota Lynx
Driver: Kyle Busch
Male Golfer: Jordan Spieth
Female Golfer: Lydia Ko
Jockey: Mario Gutierrez
Bowler: Jason Belmonte
Fighter: Conor McGregor
SPECIAL AWARDS
Jimmy V Award for Perseverance: Craig Sager
Arthur Ashe Award for Courage: Zaevion Dobson
Pat Tillman Award for Service: Sgt. Elizabeth Marks
Icon Award: Kobe Bryant, Peyton Manning and Abby Wambach