Jason Collins to be honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS

Jason Collins to be honored posthumously with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS

Jason Collins will posthumously receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The ESPYS in July. Collins was the NBA's first openly gay player and became a pioneer for inclusion.

Beloved NBA Trailblazer Jason Collins To Receive Posthumous Arthur Ashe Award for Courage

Collins was the NBA's first openly gay player.

ESPN Announces Special Honorees for the 2026 ESPYS

The 2026 ESPYS will celebrate three extraordinary individuals whose contributions have inspired others through courage, perseverance, and service.What’s Happening:The 2026 ESPYS, hosted by Marcello Hernández, will recognize individuals who have demonstrated exceptional courage, perseverance, and service through three special honors.The ESPYS are set to return to New York City in...

ESPYS hosted by Marcello Hernández to honor athlete's service and courage

During “The 2026 ESPYS,” hosted by Marcello Hernández, ESPN will honor athletes and sports leaders for their courage, perseverance and service with three special accolades. Jason Collins will posthumously receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage, Jim Abbott will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, and Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service. This year marks “The ESPYS” return to New York City, where the show will air…