ESPYS 2018

ESPYS 2018: How did the Astros do?

Seth Livingston
Emily Wallis
Jul 19, 2018, 7:50 am
The Astros won an ESPY on Wednesday night. photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images

Houston was set to make its presence known at the ESPYS this year. So, how did it all play out? Here are the results of the categories in which the Astros, Jose Altuve, George Springer, and James Harden were recognized.

BEST GAME

Houston Astros defeat Los Angeles Dodgers, World Series Game 5

Georgia Bulldogs defeat Oklahoma Sooners, Rose Bowl

WINNER: USA Women’s Hockey defeats Canada, 2018 Winter Olympics

The US Women’s hockey team took the ESPY for “Best Game” with their dramatic, gold medal-winning matchup against Canada in the 2018 Winter Olympics. The Astros were nominated for their thrilling Game 5 of the World Series.

BEST CHAMPIONSHIP PERFORMANCE

George Springer, Houston Astros – MLB World Series

WINNER: Nick Foles, Philadelphia Eagles – Super Bowl LII

Kevin Durant, Golden State Warriors – NBA Finals

Donte DiVincenzo, Villanova Men’s Basketball – CBB National Championship

Nick Foles takes the ESPY for “Best Championship Performance” for his part in Super Bowl LII. George Springer was nominated for his performance in the World Series.

BEST TEAM

WINNER: Houston Astros, MLB

Philadelphia Eagles, NFL

USA Women’s Ice Hockey

Notre Dame Fighting Irish, NCAA Women’s Basketball

Villanova Wildcats, NCAA Men’s Basketball

Golden State Warriors, NBA

Washington Capitals, NHL

The Houston Astros are bringing home the ESPY for “Best Team.” Dallas Keuchel, Jose Altuve, and Alex Bregman accepted the award on behalf of the World Series champs. Keuchel thanks the fans: “Thanks for sticking with us.”

BEST MALE ATHLETE

Jose Altuve, Houston Astros

James Harden, Houston Rockets

WINNER: Alexander Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Tom Brady, New England Patriots

Alexander Ovechkin won the ESPY for “Best Male Athlete.” Jose Altuve was nominated for his notable performance throughout the 2017 season as was Rockets' James Harden.

BEST MLB PLAYER

Aaron Judge, New York Yankees

Jose Altuve, Houston Astros

WINNER: Mike Trout, LA Angels

Max Scherzer, Washington Nationals

Jose Altuve falls to Mike Trout for "Best MLB Player."

BEST NBA PLAYER

WINNER: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers

James Harden 

Anthony Davis 

Giannis Antekounmpo

LeBron James didn't win MVP this year, but he does take home the hardware for "Best NBA Player" at the ESPYS.

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ProFootballTalk's Mike Florio talks with Chris Simms about the latest information regarding Deshaun Watson and the cases against him. Lawyer Tony Buzbee told Fox 26's Mark Berman that a settlement is not close to happening, and the women that spoke with the NFL did not feel respected.

So what do we make of this? Florio's opinion is that Buzbee is making these comments to put pressure on Deshaun Watson and the NFL, because stirring up this "hornet's nest" will blow back on Watson and the NFL, not Buzbee and his clients. Buzbee must believe that stirring the pot could help nudge the cases toward resolution in a more timely manner.

Finally, Florio spells out how the game is played with lawyers. Meaning, Rusty Hardin and his team are going to make this process as uncomfortable as possible for all the accusers. According to Florio, that's right out of the legal playbook if such a thing existed.

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