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Marcello Hernández takes aim at Jake Paul, Tiger Woods in ESPYS monologue

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The ESPYS brought some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment to New York City on Wednesday night, a day that typically ranks among the slowest on the sports calendar.

But this year’s ceremony was preceded by a World Cup semifinal match in Atlanta that was already being described as an instant classic. Lionel Messi and Argentina punched their ticket to a second straight World Cup final with a win over England. The defending champions will meet Spain on Saturday in nearby New Jersey, just a short trip across the Hudson River from where comedian Marcello Hernández opened the ESPYS.

The “Saturday Night Live” star wasted little time taking a few jabs at Jake Paul, Tiger Woods and other sports figures.

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Marcello Hernández speaks onstage at the ESPY Awards

Marcello Hernández speaks onstage during the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

“Mike Tyson ripped my watch off. Welcome to the ESPYS!” Hernández joked after making a boxing-style entrance in a robe with Tyson as part of his entourage.

“I must say, it’s an honor to be here among so many great athletes, and Jake Paul,” Hernández began in his roughly 10-minute monologue.

Paul appeared to take the joke in stride, laughing and applauding as cameras cut to him in the crowd. Hernández then stayed on the YouTube star-turned-boxer, needling him over his history of fighting older opponents.

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“Jake, that’s just a joke. Don’t fight me,” Hernández continued. “My dad and my stepdad are both here. They’re over 50, and I know that’s how you like them. So, fight them instead.”

Paul kept laughing as Hernández’s bit played out, eventually closing with the comedian shifting attention to his father and stepfather, who were shown in the audience.

The ESPYS Awards replica trophy on display

Atmosphere at the 2026 ESPYS at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Square on July 15, 2026, in New York, New York. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)

Hernández later used Caleb Williams’ “Madden 27” cover as a lead into Woods.

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“I want to congratulate Caleb Williams, the quarterback for the Chicago Bears, who will be on the cover of the new Madden video game. Congratulations to Caleb,” Hernández said, before adding, “And Tiger Woods will be on the cover of Grand Theft Auto.”

Woods was arrested in Florida in March on charges of DUI after a car crash. The arrest report said a deputy found pain pills in his pocket and observed signs of impairment at the scene. Woods later announced he would take time away from golf to seek treatment.

Hernández also worked North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick into the monologue, using the 74-year-old’s relationship with Jordon Hudson as part of a joke about the New York Knicks’ title drought.

“The Knicks won their first championship since 1973. And to put into perceptive how long ago that was, in 1973 hockey players didn’t wear helmets, basketball had no three point line. And in 1973, Bill Belichick was the age his girlfriend is now.”

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The Knicks later took home the ESPY for Best Team.

Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby and other members of the 2025-26 Knicks championship team took the stage to accept the award, but Josh Hart was noticeably absent. Brunson drew laughs when he joked, “I want to say thank you to the ESPYS for pulling Josh Hart’s invite.”

Earlier in the night Brunson also received the “Best Championship Performance” award.

Jalen Brunson accepts an award onstage at the ESPY Awards

Jalen Brunson accepts the Best Championship Performance award onstage during the 2026 ESPY Awards at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City on July 15, 2026. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for W+P)

Former NBA player Jason Collins, who died in May at age 47 following a battle with Stage 4 glioblastoma, posthumously received the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage. Former MLB pitcher Jim Abbott received the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, while Scott Ruskan was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.

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The ESPYS are held every summer, bringing together top athletes and other stars to celebrate the best moments from the past year in sports while honoring figures recognized for courage, service and impact. In past years, the ceremony has been held in Los Angeles, but shifted to New York this year.

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Respecting Bron more than Curry”, “He worships Bron

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Draymond Green has already thought of wearing a new jersey number on the Warriors if LeBron James joins him in Golden State. Fans reacted to the Warriors veteran revealing his new number as James’ rumors heat up. Warriors are among the top potential destinations for James as his free agency decision looms ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Draymond Green on Thursday posted on Threads about switching to a new jersey number while sharing logic behind the new number. Green, who wears the Number 23 jersey for the Warriors, will change to Number 5 if James joins the four-time champion in the Bay Area. The Warriors ‘enforcer’ gave a mathematical explanation for the new number. He shared that the new number is simply the sum of the two digits of his current jersey.

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Here are some of the reactions from fans on X.

“He respecting Bron more than Curry,” a fan said.

he respecting Bron more than Curry

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“That had to be the pitch he offered bron,” another fan reacted.

“The Warriors are pathetic. One of the best Warriors players of all time giving up his number? Zero dignity,” someone said.

“Look at Dray showing off his math skills,” a fan commented.

“This dude glazes LeBron more than Steph, his own teammate,” another fan commented.

“It’s sad how much he worships Bron,” another fan reacted.

It’s sad how much he worships Bron

LeBron James wore number 23 while playing for the Lakers and the Cavaliers, which happens to be Draymond Green’s number on the Warriors. Green’s camaraderie with James is well known, but the Warriors veteran sacrificing his number has left fans puzzled.

Draymond Green has averaged 8.7 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 5.6 assists with the Warriors and has cemented his place as franchise legend. Warriors retiring Green’s jersey is inevitable, but his jersey number decision will only complicate the franchise’s planning.

Draymond Green Bluntly Calls Yaxel Lendeborg’s Pitch To LeBron James ‘Pointless’

Draymond Green, on his podcast on Thursday, weighed in on Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s attempt to recruit LeBron James to Golden State. Lendeborg on Monday during the Summer League Game interview lobbied for James to join the Warriors and mentioned Green in his pitch.

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“Is the pitch too weak or too strong? I don’t know. I think the pitch is pointless, you know. But it’s fine. Training camp is coming soon enough and you know, got to rain the rookie in a little bit. You know, teach him a few things. Training camp’s coming soon enough. Yeah, it’s training camp will be here pretty soon. And I think you all know why I’m hitting at training camp. And yeah, it’ll get here soon enough, Yax. Enjoy all your media,” Draymond said.

Draymond Green addressed the rookie’s pitch with a stern tone and called it ‘pointless’. The Warriors’ veteran playfully implied that the No. 11 draft pick needs to focus on his game and shouldn’t get involved in recruitment. Green emphasized on the Warriors’ training camp, which will start soon, and showed eagerness to meet Lendeborg in camp.