If you like seeing athletes dressed in their nicest suits but don’t have Court TV on your cable package, the ESPYs are for you.
The sports world’s biggest awards show will be co-hosted by comedian Jimmy Kimmel and NBA superstar LeBron James. This year’s ESPYs — airing at 8 p.m. Sunday — will mark the first time the show has had two hosts.
Kimmel is no stranger to the co-host routine having hosted “The Man Show” with Adam Carolla.
“Adam and I have natural chemistry, but LeBron is pretty funny,” Kimmel told RedEye. “He’s also a better reader than Adam.”
James is nominated for Best Male Athlete along with Roger Federer, Peyton Manning, LaDainian Tomlinson and Tiger Woods. Other categories include Best Female Athlete, Best Team and Best Game and Best Upset.
The list of presenters includes T.I., The Rock, Dane Cook and Maria Sharapova. Each presenter and nominee will receive an ESPY VIP gift bag, worth around $30,000.
ESPY Awards
8 p.m. Sunday, ESPN
WHAT’S IN THE BAG?
There are more than 50 items in the bags, including Sean John eyewear and tickets to “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” among other items. Here is RedEye’s Top 5:
2 Disneyland Park-hopper tickets
These tickets will allow the presenters and nominees to go to as many Disney theme parks as they want in one day. The tickets don’t allow them to skip lines, but they’ll probably do it anyway.
Certificate for complimentary Lasik Eye Surgery
If anyone needs help with their eyes, it’s celebrities. Hopefully the Lasik surgery will improve their vision and even strengthen their eyes — that way they’ll no longer have to wear sunglasses inside.
Chipotle gift card for free burritos for a year
When actress and ESPYs presenter Jamie-Lynn Sigler sees this in her gift bag, she’ll probably ask why she would need free burritos for a year. When baseball heavyweight Ryan Howard sees it, he will probably ask why it’s only for one year.
Alias, Grey’s Anatomy, and LOST DVD box set
“Hey bro, it’s Urlacher. Yeah, I just got the new season of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ on DVD. My place, beer, pizza — you in?”
Personal Breathalyzer
St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa will think someone is poking fun at his recent DUI arrest when he looks in his gift bag, but the breathalyzers actually are part of everyone’s bag. Now if a home pregnancy test shows up in Tom Brady’s bag — that’s probably a prank.
