African-American Winners at the 2013 ESPY Awards
Brittney Griner, LeBron and others were honored at ESPYs.
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LeBron James - The world’s biggest athletes gathered in Los Angeles at the Nokia Theatre on Wednesday night to be honored for their outstanding contributions in sports at the 2013 ESPYS. Take a look at African-American players who took home trophies last night. – Natelege Whaley LeBron James was given three awards: Best Championship Performance, Best NBA Player and Best Male Athlete. He also shared the Best Team award with his Miami Heat teammates. “This is for all four of us, man, but I'm just keeping it at my house,’’ he said. He now has a total of nine ESPY trophies. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for ESPY)
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Robin Roberts - Robin Roberts received a standing ovation as she accepted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Roberts was acknowledged for paving a successful career beyond sports and the strength she displayed during her fight against cancer and MDS, a rare blood disorder. “Know that when fear knocks, let faith answer the door,” said Roberts. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for ESPY)
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Serena Williams - Serena Williams did not attend last night’s ESPYS, but received two awards: Best Female Athlete and Best Female Tennis Player. Williams won the 2012 U.S. Open and 2013 French Open, as well as singles and doubles gold medals at the London Olympics. She now has eight ESPYs in total. (Photo: Brad Barket/Getty Images for Delta Air Lines)
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Usain Bolt - The Best International Athlete award went to Jamaican track star Usain Bolt. The runner won three gold medals in the 2012 London Olympics. Bolt did not attend the awards ceremony. (Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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Thierry Henry - Thierry Henry received the Best MLS Player award. The French soccer all-star is a striker for the New York Red Bulls. (Photo: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)
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