Comedian Shane Gillis roasted sports' biggest stars while battling boos and silence from the Dolby Theater audience during his monologue at the 2025 ESPYS on Wednesday, July 16.

ESPYs celebrated the best teams and players from sports around the world. Teams like the Philadelphia Eagles and Oklahoma City Thunder were recognized after championship seasons, while athletes like Simone Biles were recognized for their incredible individual performances.

Host Shane Gillis brought his combative humor to the monologue of the ESPY Awards, drawing a mixed response on a night dominated by female winners.

Right out of the gate, the comedian made clear that there would be no genuflecting when he name-dropped one of the most insufferable athletes of our time.

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