The 2017 ESPYS celebrates the best in sports, with awards given by the fans. It was announced prior to the broadcast that New Orleans Saints superfan Jarrius Robertson was selected to receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award. This year's award winners: Best Male Athlete -- Russell Westbrook, NBA Best Female Athlete -- Simone Biles, Gymnastics Best Championship Performance -- Kevin Durant, NBA Finals Best Breakthrough Athlete -- Dak Prescott, NFL Best Record-Breaking Performance -- Michael Phelps extends his own record of most gold medals/most Olympic medals Best Upset -- Mississippi State defeats Connecticut, Women's NCAA Basketball Final Four Best Game -- Patriots vs. Falcons, Super Bowl Best Comeback Athlete -- Jordy Nelson, NFL Best Play -- Aaron Rodgers to Jared Cook, Green Bay Packers, NFL divisional round Best Team -- Golden State Warriors, NBA Best International Athlete -- Usain Bolt, Track and Field Best NFL Player -- Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers Best MLB Player -- Mike Trout, LA Angels Best NHL Player -- Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins Best Driver -- Lewis Hamilton, Formula One Best NBA Player -- LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers Best WNBA Player -- Candace Parker, Los Angeles Sparks Best Fighter -- Demetrious Johnson, MMA Best Male Golfer -- Sergio Garcia Best Female Golfer -- Ariya Jutanugarn Best Male Tennis Player -- Roger Federer Best Female Tennis Player -- Serena Williams Best Male College Athlete -- DeShaun Watson, Clemson football Best Female College Athlete -- Kelly Barnhill, Florida softball Best Male Action Sports Athlete -- Mark McMorris, Snowboard Best Female Action Sports Athlete -- Anna Gasser, Snowboard Best Jockey -- John Velasquez Best Male Athlete With a Disability -- Steve Serio, Wheelchair Basketball Best Female Athlete With a Disability -- Becca Meyers, Swimming Best Bowler -- Jason Belmonte Best MLS Player -- David Villa, New York City FC Best Male US Olympic Athlete -- Michael Phelps, Swimming Best Female US Olympic Athlete -- Simone Biles, Gymnastics
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