This year’s 2008 ESPY awards are going to be very exciting. The nominees have recently been released, and I have already researched my picks and completed my voting for this year’s annual awards.
Unfortunately, the ESPY’s will be hosted by Justin Timberlake, who is obviously the first person I think of when sports are mentioned. Obviously.
Best International Female Athlete
This was an easy pick for me, because Justin Henin won ten tournaments in 2007, and was the number one ranked female tennis player in the world for 2007 and 2008 when she retired.
Best International Male Athlete
This one was tough to choose, because Christiano Ronaldo is an unbelievable soccer player. However, with a 70-15 record in 2007, including a French Open win, Rafael Nadal wins my pick for this category.
Best WNBA Player
This was once again an easy pick for me, because Lauren Jackson led the league in scoring and rebounds, showing that she can contribute on both sides of the ball. She won the league MVP, and earned my vote for this category.
Best MLS Player
This was a toss-up for me between Landon Donovan and Luciano Emilio. Donovan averaged more than a goal per game at the beginning of the 2008 season, and had eight goals and thirteen assists during 2007 season. However, Emilio won the league MVP, and seemed to be a better player when I watched him against the LA Galaxy.
Best Outdoor Athlete
This was tough, because Lance Mackey won the Iditarod twice in a row, which is an unbelievably hard accomplishment. However, Captain Scott Smiley’s story makes me so happy inside. Whenever you hear about a disabled person accomplishing something amazing like climbing Mount Raineer, you have to have a special place in your heart for them.
Best Jockey
This award will not be accurate, because I do not know much about horse racing, but I chose Kent Desormeaux, simply because he was on Big Brown during the almost Triple Crown win. I’m probably wrong with this, though.
Best Golfer
This does not need an explanation. Tiger Woods gets my vote, hands down. He is still just as amazing as ever.
Best Track and Field Athlete





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