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Jason Collins to receive posthumous Arthur Ashe award at ESPYS

Jason Collins will be posthumously honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage during The 2026 ESPYS. The award recognizes his impact on LGBTQ+ visibility in professional sports. His twin brother, Jarron Collins, will accept the honor on his behalf.

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ESPN announced Jason Collins as the posthumous recipient of the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage for the 2026 ceremony.

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  1. Jason Collins to receive posthumous Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at 2026 ESPYS

    Jason Collins will be posthumously honored with the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage during The 2026 ESPYS. The award recognizes his impact on LGBTQ+ visibility in professional sports. His twin brother, Jarron Collins, will accept the honor on his behalf.

    What's confirmed:

    • Jason Collins will posthumously receive the Arthur Ashe Award for Courage at The 2026 ESPYS.
    • Jarron Collins will accept the award on behalf of his brother.
    • The 2026 ESPYS will be hosted by Marcello Hernandez.
    • The ceremony will air live from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
    • Jim Abbott will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance and Scott Ruskan will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Jason Collins shared his cancer journey publicly to raise awareness.
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