Best Photos from the 2013 ESPY Awards

The biggest stars in sports gathered at the 2013 ESPY Awards show Wednesday night, and participated in a memorable show that took its audience through a range of emotions.

From host Jon Hamm providing laughs from start to finish, to this year's Arthur Ashe Courage Award winner Robin Roberts tugging at the crowd's heart strings, and Dick and Rick Hoyt inspiring us all as they were honored with the Jimmy V Award, the show did not lack in emotion.

With superstars like LeBron James, Michael Phelps and Colin Kaepernick nominated for awards, presenters that included Selena Gomez and Don Cheadle, and celebrities like Snoop Lion on hand, the star power was on full tilt at this star-studded event in Los Angeles.

Here are some of the best images from this year's show.

Robin Roberts & LeBron James

TV personality Robin Roberts, recipient of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, and NBA player LeBron James pose backstage at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, Calif.

TV personality Robin Roberts, recipient of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, and NBA player LeBron James pose backstage at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

NBA Star Dwyane Wade and Actress Gabrielle Union

NBA player Dwyane Wade (R) and actress Gabrielle Union attend the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

Beach Volleyball Player Kerri Walsh Jennings

Beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings attends the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

ESPN Legend Chris Berman

TV personality Chris Berman speaks onstage at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

Best Male Athlete LeBron James

NBA player LeBron James accepts the award for Best Male Athlete onstage at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama speaks in a video broadcast at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

Host Jon Hamm and Comedian Jack McBrayer

Host Jon Hamm and comedian Jack McBrayer in replacement referee spoof at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

Tennis Star Maria Sharapova

Tennis player Maria Sharapova speaks onstage at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

Ben Affleck and LeBron James

Actor/director Ben Affleck (L) and NBA player LeBron James pose backstage at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

Colin Kaepernick and Michael Phelps

NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick (L) and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps attend the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

LeBron James and Sean "Diddy" Combs

NBA player LeBron James and musician Sean "Diddy" Combs attend the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live

Actor Bill Hader as Vladimir Putin

Actor Bill Hader in Russian president Vladimir Putin spoof at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live 

Jimmy V Award Winners Dick and Rick Hoyt

Father and son team Dick (L) and Rick (R) Hoyt Receive the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

Cancer Survivor Jack Hoffman

Seven-year-old cancer survivor Jack Hoffman wins award for "Best Moment" at 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live