The Washington Capitals captain won the award for “Best Record-Breaking Performance” at the 2025 ESPYs on Wednesday.

Alex Ovechkin thanked Wayne Gretzky and his family after receiving the ESPY for "Best Record-Breaking Performance." He couldn’t attend the event in person but shared a video message.

Simone Biles won two ESPYs, including best female athlete, while fellow Olympic gymnastics gold medalist Suni Lee earned the best comeback award. Biles became the first two-time best female athlete recipient since Ronda Rousey in 2014-15 after also taking the honor in 2017.

The sports world is gathering Wednesday night to celebrate the best of the last year with the 2025 ESPY Awards. Some of the biggest names from the court, field, diamond, pool and more are coming together in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theater to hand out trophies and recognize the iconic moments in sports.

Move over Art Ross, Ted Lindsay, Hart Memorial, and Rocket Richard Trophies, because another piece of hardware is headed to Leon Draisaitl’s award cabinet.

This week the 2025 ESPY Awards will be presented to reward sporting merits. Comedian Shane Gillis will be in charge of hosting the show, as a light-hearted and comedic figure was s

Coming off his historic season, Alex Ovechkin is one of three finalists for the ESPY Awards' Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. ESPN announced Ovi's nomination on Tuesday, acknowledging the ...

Alex Ovechkin's historic 2024-2025 NHL season, highlighted by breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, earned him the 2025 ESPY Award for Best Record-Breaking Performance. Ovechkin, unable to attend the ceremony,

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin won an ESPY award Wednesday night for “Best Record-Breaking Performance.” The Great 8 won for the moment he scored his 895th career goal to break Wayne Gretzky’s record and become the top goal scorer in league history.

The Philadelphia Eagles and running back Saquon Barkley picked up ESPYs at ESPN's annual award show. See what awards they won.