2014 Kids' Choice Sports

2014 Kids' Choice Sports
Date	July 17, 2014(2014-07-17)
Location	UCLAPauley Pavilion,Westwood, Los Angeles
Hosted by	Michael Strahan
Preshow host(s)	Carlos PenaVega Kira Kosarin
Television/radio coverage
Network	Nickelodeon
Runtime	90 minutes
Produced by	Production company: Done and Dusted Nickelodeon Productions Executive Producers: Jay Schmalholz Shelly Sumpter Gillyard Constance Schwartz Michael Strahan
Directed by	Hamish Hamilton

The1st AnnualKids' Choice Sportswas held on July 17, 2014, at thePauley PavilioninLos Angeles,California.Hall of Fame Athlete/Talk Show hostMichael Strahanhosted the ceremony to celebrate kids’ favorites in the sports world.The show aired onNickelodeonfrom 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET/PT, tape delayed for West Coast in the United States and Canada. When this award show aired, Nickelodeon took their other channels off the air with a message telling people to go watch the awards show on the main channel.

Sports Council

A Kids' Choice Sports Council was formed to "lend their expertise and experience to help inform the awards show, consult on the nominee process and give feedback on categories." Committee members are:

• Baron Davis(former New York Knicks and two-time NBA All-Star)
• Ken Griffey Jr.(former baseball outfielder and 13-time All-Star)
• Lisa Leslie(former W NBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold medal winner)
• Cal Ripken Jr.(former shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles and 19-time All-Star)
• Deion Sanders(NFL Pro Football Hall of Famer)
• Misty May-Treanor(three-time Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist)
• Andy Elkin (Agent, Creative Artists Agency)
• Tracy Perlman (VP Entertainment Marketing and Promotions, NFL)
• Jeff Schwartz(President and Founder, Excel Sports Management)
• Jill Smoller(SVP, William Morris Endeavor)
• Leah Wilcox (VP, Talent Relations, NBA )
• Alan Zucker (SVP, IMG Clients Group)
• Michael Phelps(most decorated Olympian of all time)
• Tony Hawk(professional skateboarder)
• Zane Stoddard (VP, Entertainment Marketing and Content Development, NASCAR)

Presenters, performers, and stunts

Host

• Michael Strahan
• Carlos PenaVegaandKira Kosarin(Orange Carpet)

Musical performers

• Florida Georgia Line- "Cruise"and"This Is How We Roll"
• Pharrell Williams- "Happy"

Presenters

• Will Arnett
• Russell Westbrook
• Nick Cannon
• Victor Cruz
• Stephen Curry
• Carlos PenaVega
• Larry Fitzgerald
• Megan Fox
• Tia Mowry

• Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
• Bethany Hamilton
• Tony Hawk
• George Lopez
• Henrik Lundqvist
• Marshawn Lynch
• McKayla Maroney
• Floyd Mayweather Jr.
• Dominic Monaghan
• Rico Rodriguez
• Metta World Peace

Slime stunt

• Power Dunk Challenge –Larry Fitzgerald(winner) dunkedEarl Thomas IIIinto a giant tank of slime, then got dropped himself into a vat.

Gold Slime

• AfterDavid Beckhamaccepted the Legend Award, he and his two sons got slimed. The slime was a metallic gold color for the first time.

Legend Award

• David Beckham(winner)

Winners and nominees

Best Male Athlete

• Kevin Durant(Oklahoma City Thunder) (winner)
• Tom Brady(New England Patriots)
• Dale Earnhardt Jr.(NASCAR)
• LeBron James(Miami Heat)
• Derek Jeter(New York Yankees)
• Peyton Manning(Denver Broncos)
• Dwyane Wade(Miami Heat)
• Tiger Woods(Golf)

Best Female Athlete

• Gabby Douglas(US Gymnastics) (winner)
• Gracie Gold(US Figure Skater)
• Candace Parker(Los Angeles Sparks)
• Danica Patrick(NASCAR)
• Hope Solo(Women's Soccer)
• Lindsey Vonn(US Skiing)
• Serena Williams(Women's Tennis)

Favorite Newcomer

• Russell Wilson(Seattle Seahawks) (winner)
• Skylar Diggins(Tulsa Shock)
• Bryce Harper(Washington Nationals)
• Yasiel Puig(Los Angeles Dodgers)
• Sloane Stephens(Women's Tennis)
• Mike Trout(Los Angeles Angels)

Favorite Catch

• Dez Bryant(Dallas Cowboys) (winner)
• Calvin Johnson(Detroit Lions)
• Yasiel Puig(Los Angeles Dodgers)
• Mike Trout(Los Angeles Angels)

Best Save

• Tim Howard(Everton Football Cluband theUS Men's Soccer Team) (winner)
• Henrik Lundqvist(New York Rangers)
• Ryan Miller(St. Louis Blues)
• Jonathan Quick(Los Angeles Kings)
• Hope Solo(Women's Soccer)

Clutch Player of the Year

• Carmelo Anthony(New York Knicks) (winner)
• Skylar Diggins(Tulsa Shock)
• Kevin Durant(Oklahoma City Thunder)
• LeBron James(Cleveland Cavaliers)
• Marshawn Lynch(Seattle Seahawks)
• David Ortiz(Boston Red Sox)
• Abby Wambach(US Women's Soccer Team)

Sickest Moves

• Alex Morgan(US Women's Soccer Team) (winner)
• Sidney Crosby(Pittsburgh Penguins)
• Landon Donovan(Los Angeles Galaxyand theUS Men's Soccer Team)
• Blake Griffin(Los Angeles Clippers)
• Lionel Messi(FC Barcelonaand theArgentina National Team)
• Alexander Ovechkin(Washington Capitals) (winner)
• Chris Paul(Los Angeles Clippers)
• Adrian Peterson(Minnesota Vikings)

Don't Try This At Home Award

• Shaun White(Snowboarder and Skateboarder) (winner)
• Nyjah Huston(Street Skateboarder)
• Travis Pastrana(Motorsports Competitor)
• Kelly Slater(Surfer)
• Lindsey Vonn(US Skiing)

Smells Like Team Spirit

• Seattle SeahawksFans(12th Man) (winner)
• Detroit Red WingsFans (Hockeytown)
• Green Bay Fans (Cheeseheads)
• Oakland RaidersFans (Black Hole)
• Oklahoma City ThunderFans (Thunder)
• Pittsburgh SteelersFans (Terrible Towels)

Party Like a Sports Star

• Victor Cruz(New York Giants) (winner)
• Knowshon Moreno(Miami Dolphins)
• Rafael Nadal(Tennis)
• Cam Newton(Carolina Panthers)
• Cristiano Ronaldo(Real MadridandPortugal National Team)
• Abby Wambach(US Women's Soccer)

King of Swag

• Dwyane Wade(Miami Heat) (winner)
• Eric Decker(Denver Broncos)
• Henrik Lundqvist(New York Rangers)
• Cristiano Ronaldo(Real MadridandPortugal National Team)
• Amar'e Stoudemire(New York Knicks)
• Russell Westbrook(Oklahoma City Thunder)

Queen of Swag

• Gabby Douglas(US Gymnast) (winner)
• Skylar Diggins(Tulsa Shock)
• Lolo Jones(US Track and Field and Bobsled)
• Maria Sharapova(Women's Tennis)
• Lindsey Vonn(US Skiing)
• Serena Williams(Women's Tennis)

Biggest Cannon

• Novak Djokovic(Tennis) (winner)
• Serena Williams(Women`s Tennis)
• Clayton Kershaw(Los Angeles Dodgers)
• Cam Newton(Carolina Panthers)
• Aaron Rodgers(Green Bay Packers)
• Ben Roethlisberger(Pittsburgh Steelers)
• Justin Verlander(Detroit Tigers)

Favorite Comeback Athlete

• Bethany Hamilton(Surfer) (winner)
• Peyton Manning(Denver Broncos)
• Adrian Peterson(Minnesota Vikings)
• Albert Pujols(Los Angeles Angels)
• Rajon Rondo(Boston Celtics)
• Russell Westbrook(Oklahoma City Thunder)

External links

• Nick'sOfficial Kids' Choice Sports website