The Chirp: 2015 ESPYS Edition

The Players' Tribune

The Voice of the Game

Jul 16, 2015

Live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the 2015 ESPYS had a little bit of everything. Throughout the night — from the first red-carpet selfie to the final drop of confetti — athletes from across the sports world took to Twitter to react:

Rams defensive end Chris Long and more on the full spectrum of red-carpet looks:

The kid answering questions. pic.twitter.com/Y8XhoP5RAZ — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) July 16, 2015

ESPYS Great show, honor and pleasure to be around so many wonderful athletes. pic.twitter.com/Nl8hCAUIik
— Charlie Villanueva alopecia (@CVBelieve) July 16, 2015

I woke up like this ?? pic.twitter.com/EjYSOkqBiX
— sloanestephens (@SloaneStephens) July 15, 2015

ESPYs @NXLevelBrad pic.twitter.com/M15orsZ23q
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 15, 2015

It's a little hot out here on the red carpet at the @ESPYS pic.twitter.com/xcFAj3r62X
— Tyler Seguin (@tseguinofficial) July 15, 2015

Pleasure to meet World Cup champs @HopeSolo and @CarliLloyd tonight @ESPYs. #USWNT #Espys #USA pic.twitter.com/SPAjS3lyHY
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) July 16, 2015

The #USWNT are at the @ESPYS! pic.twitter.com/2EejAL0gst
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 15, 2015

.@MarquetteKing must have really, really enjoyed that #BatmanvSuperman trailer... #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/QIw87DgwEY
— NFL (@NFL) July 15, 2015

Loved my @MCcouturegowns gown tonight!! pic.twitter.com/dvNUeWXLfe
— Carli Lloyd (@CarliLloyd) July 16, 2015

Red carpet fun with @Hawk @PlayersTribune pic.twitter.com/wjmS76jFvp
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) July 15, 2015

Pistons center Andre Drummond and Broncos RB Montee Ball on ESPYS Night’s ups & downs:

Just saw @alexmorgan13 ?? #ESPYS lol
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) July 15, 2015

I need to find my jacket...... #ESPYS
— Andre Drummond (@AndreDrummond) July 15, 2015

I lost my phone.. But.. I'm done. Game.. Blouses.. @alexmorgan13 met her! pic.twitter.com/N9Yqi3ZJTB
— Montee Ball (@MonteeBall28) July 15, 2015

Former NFL RBRyan GrantonRonda Rouseycalling outFloyd Mayweatheron the red carpet:

Ronda God. That is all. Best quote of the century
— Ryan Grant (@RyanGrant25) July 16, 2015

Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning and more keep the Chirp-worthy looks going backstage:

Here’s what 39 all-star appearances look like.#Manning. @KingJames. #Jeter.#ESPYs pic.twitter.com/skbRdRnazD
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) July 16, 2015

Pretty aggressive suit there Peyton.
— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) July 15, 2015

Rehearsing backstage with @joelmchale and @kenjeong @espys #Espys pic.twitter.com/wDafM2QtaV
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) July 16, 2015

Competition of the slits @lindseyvonn @ESPYS ?? pic.twitter.com/Lpde22rujI
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) July 16, 2015

& last photo from the night. My cuties backstage w @AbbyWambach before Caitlyn Jenner intro. Thx Abigail. #espys pic.twitter.com/nbsboNVTM7
— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) July 16, 2015

Selfie with the most elite athletic programs in the land!!!! @JulieFoudy @cdcase54 @mitchellhfrank pic.twitter.com/Ea2fpEt7P1 — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) July 16, 2015

Having a blast at the ESPYS post party! #ESPYS pic.twitter.com/HGmOoiFzMf
— Frank Kaminsky III ? (@FSKPart3) July 16, 2015

Backstage at the #ESPYS with my copresenter @DanicaPatrick We're starting a band called Drivers Ed pic.twitter.com/1auhYCcTji
— Ed Helms (@edhelms) July 16, 2015

Stars forward Jamie Benn & more congratulate TPT Founding Publisher Derek Jeter on his Icon Award:

Congratulations to Derek Jeter for winning the Icon Award at the 2015 @ESPYS! #PinstripePride pic.twitter.com/Oit4UZxLuU
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) July 16, 2015

#TheCaptain — Jamie Benn (@jamiebenn14) July 16, 2015 Derek Jeter is the best athlete to do it on all levels. #ClosedCase — Micah Musa Pellerin (@Island_15) July 16, 2015

Congrats to our Founding Publisher Derek Jeter on his Icon Award win. ?? #TPTxESPYs pic.twitter.com/nANeENBfnk
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) July 16, 2015

There's only a few things in life that are certain:
1. Death
2. Taxes
3. Derek Jeter has won at life#ESPYS
— Matt Overton (@MattOverton_LS) July 16, 2015

Marlins infielder Dee Gordon congratulates Best Breakthrough Athlete Award winner Mo’ne Davis:

@Monedavis11 congrats!!!?? #ESPYS
— Dee Strange-Gordon (@FlashGJr) July 16, 2015

Browns WR Andrew Hawkins and more congratulate Best Play Award winner Odell Beckham Jr.:

Best feet on Earth. Best hands on Earth. Best site, on Earth. @OBJ_3 @PlayersTribune pic.twitter.com/LQ93PKPHM2
— Andrew Hawkins (@Hawk) July 16, 2015

Congrats to my boy @OBJ_3 on that ESPY award! well deserved! You proved a lot of people wrong! I'm proud of ya dawg!
— Charles James II (@CJDeuce_) July 16, 2015

Odell’s catch really might be the goat — Torrey Smith (@TorreySmithWR) July 16, 2015

Cavs forward LeBron James and more congratulate Jimmy V. Perseverance Award winner Leah Still:

Love Bro!! #LeahStrong #FCancer https://t.co/Mwq3TNp5PV
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 16, 2015

Leah my daughter Zhuri and I love you!!!! Devon continue to stay strong for her like you've been. #LeahStrong
— LeBron James (@KingJames) July 16, 2015

Happy for u @Dev_Still71 u are a great father. pic.twitter.com/rTpuOSvV8Z
— Dre Kirkpatrick (@DreKirkSWAG) July 16, 2015

✊? #LeahStrong https://t.co/TEqtwZZG6q
— Jeron Johnson (@Jus_Showoff) July 16, 2015

#LeahStrong
— Carlos Dunlap (@Carlos_Dunlap) July 16, 2015

The real MVP! RT @NFL: ❤❤❤ #LeahStrong pic.twitter.com/XnbFl82o4G
— Lance Moore (@LanceMoore16) July 16, 2015

#LeahStrong Proud of @Dev_Still71 for using his platform.
— Andy Dalton (@andydalton14) July 16, 2015

.@dev_still71 discussing his @espys speech and Players' Tribune tribute to his daughter. http://t.co/PeCAuhDR0D pic.twitter.com/iS9ynrTDHb
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) July 16, 2015

#LeahStrong
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) July 16, 2015

Definitely in tears now listening to Devon Still talk about his daughter, Leah. #LeahStrong pic.twitter.com/ovbnwa3tkc
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) July 16, 2015

Probably 1 of the most powerful things I’ve ever heard in person. A ton of respect for @Dev_Still71 and his daughter for sharing that story — Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) July 16, 2015

NFL Hall of Famer Barry Sanders congratulates Best Male Athlete Award winner Steph Curry:

Congrats to @StephenCurry30 @ESPYS pic.twitter.com/IPh5f5UYDP
— Barry Sanders (@BarrySanders) July 16, 2015

Former NFL tight end Tom Crabtree — tweeting live for TPT — and more on Arthur Ashe Courage Award winner Caitlyn Jenner:

Caitlyn Jenner. Bravo. An inspiration to many. Another great message. ESPYS hitting the serious notes very well tonight. @itscrab #TPTxESPYS
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) July 16, 2015

"With attention comes responsibility. As a group, as athletes...what you do is observed." -@Caitlyn_Jenner pic.twitter.com/IbWwaeeM0s
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) July 16, 2015

Everyone here at @Joes_DC is glued to the tv watching Caitlyn Jenner accept her Arthur Ashe award.
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) July 16, 2015

"Transpeople deserve something vital. They deserve your respect." -- Caitlyn Jenner #ESPYs pic.twitter.com/fhsKUL90y9
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) July 16, 2015

More from TPT’s own Tom Crabtree, live-tweeting like a pro throughout the ESPYS:

Jeter! G.O.A.T.! I saw him play for the Columbus Clippers (my hometown) back in the day. @itscrab #TPTxESPYs
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) July 16, 2015

A good way to get me to NOT see your movie is to call it 'The Man from U.N.C.L.E.' " @itscrab #TPTxESPYs
— The Players' Tribune (@PlayersTribune) July 16, 2015

Former NFL WR Donté Stallworth and more on Best Team Award winner the USWNT:

There was absolutely NO WAY the @ussoccer_wnt wasn't going to win the best team award at the @ESPYS. They kicked ASS!!!
— Donté Stallworth (@DonteStallworth) July 16, 2015

Onstage at the @ESPYS! pic.twitter.com/beHLZ83A7i
— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) July 16, 2015

Sweeeeetness. #espys pic.twitter.com/qtdVzwNAwJ
— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) July 16, 2015

And finally, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers takes us home — with some help from an old friend:

Great night at the @ESPYS
Congrats to all the winners tonight on and off the stage. @ussoccer_wnt @StephenCurry30 pic.twitter.com/UnlvHz2egL
— Aaron Rodgers (@AaronRodgers12) July 16, 2015

Actually, one last tweet. Great shot, Julie Foudy:

Love this closing shot at #espys tonight. What great fun. pic.twitter.com/OK3SpCEkq5
— Julie Foudy (@JulieFoudy) July 16, 2015

You know what — let’s do one more:

Sports
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) July 16, 2015

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