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Pat Tillman Award for Service at the July 11 ceremony for his military experience and work on the Invictus Games after many, including Pat’s own mother, felt that Harry wasn’t deserving of the honor.Despite the backlash, Markle, 42, still showed up to the event and supported her husband — which Jack Royston, the chief royal correspondent at Newsweek, believes was a risky move,“She clapped for Harry, and she was there in the audience,” Royston said on the July 17 episode of “The Royal Report” podcast. “She could have tried to stay home and let Harry kind of step into the fire, step into the furnace alone.”He added: “But she chose to be there for her husband, and she kind of risked putting her own neck on the line and her own reputation on the table to make sure he didn’t face an uncertain crowd alone.”The former “Suits” actress sat next to Harry and cheered for him when he went on stage to accept the award at the Los Angeles ceremony.

2024 ESPY Awards last week when Harry, 39, was honored with the Pat Tillman Award for Service.In a ESPN video from the event, Venus remained in her seat and didn’t clap for Harry as he was called to the stage.Later in the clip, however, Venus is seen standing next to Markle, 42, during Harry’s speech.Commenters on X (formerly Twitter) reacted to Venus apparently snubbing the couple.“I don’t blame her. He made the award a joke,” one person wrote.“I would not get up for Harry either!” another person said.Someone else tweeted, “Venus knows what’s up.”A different person wrote, “She stood eventually, but out of duress because they all ended up standing.”“No claim whatsoever! It’s there perfectly on video for all to see … Venus sees straight through Markle’s facade,” another tweet read.Venus’ sister Serena Williams, an ESPYs host, is best friends with Meghan.

claimed she was never consulted about the decision.Royal expert Kinsey Schofield slammed the Sussexes for their obsession with “collecting trophies,” claiming that the public “sees through” ESPN’s decision to honor Harry with the award.“I see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle accepting more trophies for awards that I don’t understand what they’re for,” she told TalkTV.“I guess they’re trying to buy the public’s respect, they’re trying to buy good PR through networking and creating these opportunities to collect trophies for their mantle, but I think the public sees through these individuals.”ESPN has since defended its decision to honor the father of two, who served the British military for 10 years, including two tours in Afghanistan as a helicopter pilot.“ESPN, with the support of the Tillman Foundation, is honoring Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, specifically for the work of The Invictus Games Foundation as it celebrates its 10th year promoting healing through the power of sport for military service members and veterans around the world,” ESPN told The Post in a statement.“While we understand not everyone will agree with all honorees selected for any award, The Invictus Games Foundation does incredible work and ESPN believes this is a cause worth celebrating.”Schofield also took aim at the “Suits” alum for accepting awards for her now-defunct podcast “Archetypes” — which was axed by Spotify after just 12 episodes.“How many awards did Meghan accept for her podcast that was canceled and slammed by her own network,” she told the outlet.

the recent blowback from Harry’s ESPY Award nod proved to be no different.Harry, 39, was named the recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYs, and is set to be honored at Thursday’s star-studded ceremony hosted by Markle’s pal, Serena Williams.However, the announcement didn’t sit right with many, including the late hero’s mom, Mary Tillman, who slammed ESPN and claimed she was never consulted about the decision.As the backlash continued to plague the Duke’s military recognition, former royal butler Grant Harrold says that the duo aren’t experiencing anything they haven’t already.The Sussexes are “very used to the criticism, given everything that’s gone on over the last few years,” Harrold, who worked for King Charles for seven years, exclusively told The Post.“I’m sure they’ll be drowning out the outside noise by continuing with their normal and everyday life and trying not to turn on the television, or read the papers as much.”“They’re being talked about constantly, given their profiles,” he continued. “From what I remember, Harry was always an extremely private person, so I’m not sure how he’ll feel about that, but I can imagine his way of coping with the attention is to carry on as normal,” he added on behalf of Fruity Slots.Earlier this week, Harrold suggested that the father of two is “feeling quite sad” about the negative response to him being named as the award’s recipient.What’s more, the former royal staffer said it’s possible the Duke could decline the prestigious award.“He’d never want to cause any upset,” Harrold said.

the recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYs.The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to be honored at Thursday’s ceremony for his military experience and work on the Invictus Games.The announcement raised many eyebrows, including those of the late hero’s mom, Mary Tillman, who criticized ESPN and claimed she was never consulted about the decision.The father of two soon found himself at the center of controversy, and former royal butler Grant Harrold believes that he is now mulling over his options.“It’s interesting that Harry’s nod has ruffled feathers,” Harrold exclusively told The Post. “From my point of view, it’s a bit confusing.”Harrold said that Harry is no doubt “feeling quite sad about it,” adding that Harry — who quit royal life in 2020 — is “one of the most caring, kindest and most gentle people you could ever meet.”So much so, that it’s possible he will decline the prestigious award.“He’d never want to cause any upset,” Harrold said.

the star-studded ceremony, hosted by tennis legend Serena Williams.And while Harry was rumored to have been considering declining the coveted recognition, he ultimately decided to accept it.According to former royal butler Grant Harrold, who knew the royal personally, Harry did so to “stand up for what he believes in.”“I thought he was going to decline it because that’s just his nature, but maybe Harry has got to a point where he’s just decided he’s going to do what he wants and as I said, because of his military background and because of the Invictus Games, it’s something he feels really passionate about,” Harrold exclusively told The Post.“He’s accepting the award on the behalf of military personnel, so in a weird way he probably sees it as his duty to accept it.”“That’s why I think he’s done it and maybe he’s decided to ignore the people that are trying to be negative about it,” he added on behalf of Slingo.Harry was overcome with emotion after he was introduced by veterans and past Tillman Award winners and Invictus athletes Marine Sgt. Kirstie Ennis, Army Sgt.

this year’s ESPYs Thursday night — after the late hero’s mother said she was “shocked” it was going to the “controversial and divisive individual.” The Duke of Sussex, 39, attended the star-studded ceremony in Los Angeles with wife Meghan Markle, 42, at his side. The event was hosted by her close pal and 23-time Grand Slam title winner Serena Williams.

the recipient of the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYs.The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to be honored at the glitzy July 11 ceremony for his military experience and work on the Invictus Games.The announcement raised many eyebrows, including that of the late hero’s mom, Mary Tillman, who criticized ESPN and claimed she was never consulted about the decision.Now, a source claims that the fallout has been a “bitter pill to swallow” for the Sussexes.“Harry’s legacy on Invictus, the things he has achieved, that’s his real passion,” a source told the Telegraph. The insider added that while Harry is no stranger to being under scrutiny, he particularly found discourse surrounding his military background upsetting.“This is the space in which he truly feels at home, it is something he deeply cares about.

,” Kate Jackson, VP of Production at ESPN, said in a statement.“These honorees have used their platforms to change the world and make it more inclusive for marginalized and suffering communities, demonstrating incredible resilience, positivity and perseverance, and we’re thrilled to celebrate them at The 2024 ESPYS.”Harry is set to be honored for his on the Invictus Games, as well as his military experience in Afghanistan.The prince, who quit royal life in 2020, launched the Invictus Games in 2014 as multi-sport Paralympic-styled games for wounded or injured servicemen and veterans.He will be receiving the award “in honor of his tireless work in making a positive impact for the veteran community through the power of sport.”Harry — who recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Games in London — also served in the British Armed Forces for 10 years, including two tours of duty in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot and a forward air controller.The father of two has already proudly announced the news on his and wife Meghan Markle’s official website.Gleason for his part, played a total of 7 seasons with the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2006, before hanging up his cleats in 2008.The retired athlete was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2011.Elsewhere, University of South Carolina basketball coach Dawn Staley is slated to receive The Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.The ESPYs will be air on July 11 at 8 p.m.

Posted on X (formerly Twitter), the two-and-a-half-minute sketch, originally shown at the 2010 ESPY Awards, was inspired by the Oscar-nominated film based on the life of ex-NFL player Michael Oher, who was taken in by the Tuohy family as a teenager.Manning stood in place of actor Quinton Aaron’s role as Michael Oher.“She likes to collect football players. And now this quarterback is in a game of life and death,” the text narration read.

best-dressed celebrity lists on the internet, but rarely are the rich and stylish asked to rank their own. As professional athletes traded in their sneakers for stilettos and silk pants sets on the ESPY red carpet this past Wednesday, we asked them to do just that.Opening up the conversation outside of the NBA where basketball players like Dwyane Wade and Lebron James are regularly recognized for their style, we asked other trendsetters like Lisa Leslie and Evander Kane to run down the names of their favorite fashionable talents in the WNBA and the National Hockey League.

discipline that’s necessary to compete on a pro level, but only the men and women in those shoes can tell you what it really took for them to get to the top in their profession.During the ESPY Awards at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles this Wednesday, we asked the stars we caught up with on the red carpet what their one piece of advice would be for someone watching them at home who wants to step into their shoes, and the tips ranged from personal to practical.“Be you,” said Australian basketball player Liz Cambage who plays for the Los Angeles Sparks. “Every person has a gift and being you is that gift so just be you, baby.”Former NBA player Dikembe Mutombo stressed the importance of having an end game in mind. “First you need to be motivated and then you have to be self-aware of what is happening in your career and you need to have goals,” he said.

ESPYs were held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, bringing out professional athletes across women’s and men’s sports for a night of music, laughs, and celebrating their peers.As football, basketball, hockey, and track & field stars walked the red carpet, we asked them for one piece of advice they’d share with the next generation of athletes at home watching them gathered together in a room in Hollywood hoping for a chance to one day be in their shoes. For pro wrestler Titus O’Neil, the answer to that question spoke more to the community activist side of being a professional athlete than it did the physical training and mental toughness that allows one to participate in sports on a national stage.“Let’s not be ignorant to the realities of our country,” the global ambassador for the WWE told ESSENCE.

ESPYs will highlight the players, people and moments that made this year special.Hosted by the 2022 NBA Finals MVP Steph Curry, ESPN’s annual award show airs this evening, and will feature some of the biggest stars in the world of sports. As with other forms of entertainment, many people are looking forward to the ESPYs red carpet to check out the latest and greatest in fashion.