A’ja Wilson wins ESPYS Best Female Athlete award for second time

A’ja Wilson received the award for Best Athlete, Women’s Sports at the 2026 ESPYS held on July 15 in New York City. This marks her second win of the prestigious honor, having previously won in 2024. Wilson was nominated alongside Hilary Knight, Nelly Korda, and Mikaela Shiffrin. Presenters accepted the award on her behalf, celebrating her achievements during a historic season where she claimed multiple top accolades in the WNBA. She will return to the court with the Las Vegas Aces on July 20 against the Toronto Tempo.

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