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South Carolina consensus player of the year Aliyah Boston says she turned down a late invite to the ESPYS awards show and was hurt she wasn't asked earlier to attend.
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pic.twitter.com/ntJzgtkhMq ESPN (@espn) June 22, 2020Wilson, Bird and Rapinoe made it clear from the opening moments that this year's show wasn't going to shy away from addressing current events or getting political. pic.twitter.com/3pTJs1mDaW ESPN (@espn) June 22, 2020Tom Brady joined in the ESPYS' tribute to high school and college athletes who, due to the coronavirus outbreak, weren't able to play during their senior year. #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/EjQdm34ZjD ESPN (@espn) June 22, 2020"Courage is the kind of trait that comes with different looks," Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey said, while introducing the Arthur Ashe Courage Award to Kevin Love. pic.twitter.com/Fttyl8to0v ESPN (@espn) June 22, 2020A number of sports stars and celebrities came together to address the modern civil rights movement happening across the country and in the memory of George Floyd. RELATED CONTENT:How the 2020 ESPYS Will Honor Kobe BryantRussell Wilson, Megan Rapino and Sue Bird Will Host a Remote 2020 ESPYSSandra Bullock Presents U.S. Women's Soccer Team With Best Team Award at 2019 ESPYs
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The 2020 ESPYS plans to honor the late Kobe Bryant in a special way. ESPN has announced that this year's show will include "a love letter to Kobe Bryant from the people of Los Angeles, featuring a performance by Snoop Dogg." Bryant attended his final ESPYS in 2019, where he presented the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage to Bill Russell, the first black coach in NBA history. This year's ESPYS will be held virtually due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. RELATED CONTENT:Vanessa Bryant Urges Congress to Pass New Helicopter Safety ActKobe Bryant's Pilot May Have 'Misperceived' Orientation of HelicopterVanessa Bryant Remembers Kobe's 2009 NBA Win With Emotional Video
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