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Savy King earns ESPY nomination for Best Comeback Athlete

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:32 AM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Savy King earns ESPY nomination for Best Comeback Athlete

Summary

Savy King, defender for Angel City FC, has received a nomination for the 2026 ESPY Award in the Best Comeback Athlete category. King is recognized alongside golfer Anthony Kim, NFL player Christian McCaffrey, and volleyball player Kyndal Stowers. The nomination comes after King's recovery from a serious cardiac event in May 2025, when she collapsed on the field and subsequently underwent open heart surgery. After a lengthy rehabilitation process, she made her return during the season opener on March 15, 2026. Fans can vote for the award until July 15, 2026.

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Key Details

•Savy King nominated for Best Comeback Athlete at the 2026 ESPYs.
•She faced a cardiac event in May 2025 and underwent surgery.
•King returned to play on March 15, 2026, after 10 months of rehab.
•Voting for the ESPY Awards is open until July 15, 2026.
•King founded a nonprofit for heart health awareness during her recovery.

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1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Angel City Star Nominated for ESPY Award

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Angel City FC star defender Savy King has earned a nomination for a 2026 ESPYS Award. She is one of four nominees for the Best Comeback Athlete Award, alongside golfer Anthony Kim, San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey and Texas A&M volleyball player Kyndal Stowers. King Bounced Back From A Scary Cardiac Event in […] The post Angel City Star Nominated for ESPY Award appeared first on LA Sports Report.
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