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The event opened with a powerful video from Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson, alongside gold-medal soccer star, Megan Rapinoe, and WNBA star, Sue Bird.

The trio served as hosts of the virtual event, and also opened it with a powerful video dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Russell Wilson (Screenshot)

Rapinoe and Bird made impassioned pleas to white Americans to be more focused allies in this historic moment.

Megan Rapinoe (Screenshot)

WNBA legend, Bird, who is also Rapinoe’s girlfriend, directly challenged sports fans.

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The annual Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, have been recognizing sports stars for 27 years.