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July 17, 2025 at 5:18 AM

Simone Biles stole the show at the ESPYS, winning two awards including Best Athlete, while Caitlin Clark took home Best WNBA Player. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won Best Male Athlete. Host Shane Gillis' monologue sparked controversy with jokes about Caitlin Clark and Jeffrey Epstein. Biles hinted at a feud with Riley Gaines in her acceptance speech.