\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>The Best Red Carpet Fashion From the 2024 ESPYs<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tFan-favorite athletes flocked to Los Angeles to celebrate sports\u2019 biggest night in style.\u00a0 The 2024 ESPYs took place on Thursday, July 11, at the Dolby Theatre, and the evening\u2019s A-list attendees did not disappoint. We\u2019re talking glamorous gowns, stylish suits and fabulous footwear.\u00a0 Serena Williams \u2014 who served as the ceremony\u2019s host \u2014 was a [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
She gushed: \u201cThis award means a lot not only to myself but to my teammates and coaches that I had at the University of Iowa. It\u2019s special for all of us and it was a special year in women\u2019s athletics. Thank you, ESPN.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clark concluded, \u201cI just want to give a shout-out to all the nominees and award winners tonight. I\u2019m sad I couldn\u2019t be there but I hope you all have an amazing night.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ahead of the event, Clark was the most nominated athlete<\/a>, racking up three nods for Best Athlete, Women\u2019s Sports, Best College Athlete, Women\u2019s Sports and Best Record-Breaking Performance for becoming the NCAA\u2019s All-Time Scoring Leader.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n\n![\"Feature](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Feature-Complete-List-of-2024-ESPY-Awards-Nominees-and-Winners-Patrick-Mahomes.jpg?crop=0px%2C0px%2C1484px%2C836px&resize=400%2C225&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Patrick Mahomes Wins ESPY for Best NFL Player: Full List of Nominees<\/span><\/a>
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Clark\u2019s popularity has been on the rise since her impressive run playing college basketball at the University of Iowa. In April, she was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, and she made her professional debut with the Indiana Fever the following month.<\/p>\n
Despite her ubiquity as of late, Clark did not make the U.S. women\u2019s basketball team<\/a> for the 2024 Paris Olympics. In June, she reacted to being left off of the roster.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m excited for the girls [who] are on the team,\u201d Clark told Indy Star<\/em> sports reporter Chloe Peterson<\/strong> at the time. \u201cI know it\u2019s the most competitive team in the world and I know it could have gone either way with me being on the team [or] me not being on the team. I\u2019m excited for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n![\"Caitlin](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Caitlin-Clark-Wins-ESPYS-award.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
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\n Caitlin Clark<\/span> Michael Hickey\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShe added: \u201cI\u2019m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid that grew up watching the Olympics, so it\u2019ll be fun to watch them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clark insisted that she had \u201cno disappointment\u201d over not earning a spot on the team.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it gives you something to work for. You know, it\u2019s a dream and hopefully one day I\u2019ll be there,\u201d she continued. \u201cI think it\u2019s just a little more motivation \u2026 and hopefully in four years \u2014 when four years comes back around \u2014 I can be there.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Amid her growing impact on the sports world, some have criticized Clark\u2019s popularity, claiming that her race has factored into it. However, Stephen A. Smith<\/strong> defended Clark<\/a> in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly<\/em>.<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Patrick Mahomes Wins ESPY for Best NFL Player: Full List of Nominees<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tThe biggest names in sports were recognized at the 2024 ESPY Awards and some were lucky enough to take home the coveted silver statue. The ESPYs, which stands for Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly, kicked off on Thursday, July 11, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Serena Williams emceed the evening. Ahead of the [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Clark\u2019s popularity has been on the rise since her impressive run playing college basketball at the University of Iowa. In April, she was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, and she made her professional debut with the Indiana Fever the following month.<\/p>\n
Despite her ubiquity as of late, Clark did not make the U.S. women\u2019s basketball team<\/a> for the 2024 Paris Olympics. In June, she reacted to being left off of the roster.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m excited for the girls [who] are on the team,\u201d Clark told Indy Star<\/em> sports reporter Chloe Peterson<\/strong> at the time. \u201cI know it\u2019s the most competitive team in the world and I know it could have gone either way with me being on the team [or] me not being on the team. I\u2019m excited for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<\/div>
\n Caitlin Clark<\/span> Michael Hickey\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShe added: \u201cI\u2019m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid that grew up watching the Olympics, so it\u2019ll be fun to watch them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Clark insisted that she had \u201cno disappointment\u201d over not earning a spot on the team.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it gives you something to work for. You know, it\u2019s a dream and hopefully one day I\u2019ll be there,\u201d she continued. \u201cI think it\u2019s just a little more motivation \u2026 and hopefully in four years \u2014 when four years comes back around \u2014 I can be there.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Amid her growing impact on the sports world, some have criticized Clark\u2019s popularity, claiming that her race has factored into it. However, Stephen A. Smith<\/strong> defended Clark<\/a> in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly<\/em>.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m excited for the girls [who] are on the team,\u201d Clark told Indy Star<\/em> sports reporter Chloe Peterson<\/strong> at the time. \u201cI know it\u2019s the most competitive team in the world and I know it could have gone either way with me being on the team [or] me not being on the team. I\u2019m excited for them.\u201d<\/p>\n She added: \u201cI\u2019m going to be rooting them on to win gold. I was a kid that grew up watching the Olympics, so it\u2019ll be fun to watch them.\u201d<\/p>\n Clark insisted that she had \u201cno disappointment\u201d over not earning a spot on the team.<\/p>\n \u201cI think it gives you something to work for. You know, it\u2019s a dream and hopefully one day I\u2019ll be there,\u201d she continued. \u201cI think it\u2019s just a little more motivation \u2026 and hopefully in four years \u2014 when four years comes back around \u2014 I can be there.\u201d<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Amid her growing impact on the sports world, some have criticized Clark\u2019s popularity, claiming that her race has factored into it. However, Stephen A. Smith<\/strong> defended Clark<\/a> in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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