44th Sports Emmy Awards, Nominees and Winners List
by Abinaya
Updated May 29, 2023
About 44th Sports Emmy Awards
The 44th Sports Emmy Awards, hosted by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS), celebrated outstanding achievements in American sports television coverage throughout 2022. The prestigious ceremony took place at the esteemed Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City's Jazz at Lincoln Center. The highly anticipated event began with the announcement of nominations on April 11, 2023.
ESPN emerged as the frontrunner, receiving an impressive 59 nominations. Among the standout programs, NFL 360 and the XXIV Olympic Winter Games led the pack with 10 nominations each, showcasing their exceptional contributions to sports television. A momentous highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Sports Lifetime Achievement Award, bestowed upon the esteemed American journalist and sportscaster, Bryant Gumbel. This prestigious accolade acknowledged his remarkable career and enduring impact on the sports broadcasting industry.
44th Sports Emmy Awards
The 44th Annual Sports Emmy Award by Network :
ESPN
9
FOX
9
NBC
6
ESPN+
5
ABC
4
FS1
4
TNT
3
CBS
2
ESPN2
2
HBO Max
2
Netflix
2
NFL Network
2
Peacock
2
Tbs
2
Telemundo
2
truTV
2
USA Network
2
YouTube
2
Apple TV+
1
CNBC
1
Golf Channel
1
Hulu
1
LoLEsports.com
1
Mundo NFL
1
NBCOlympics.com
1
NHL Network
1
Prime Video
1
Showtime
1
Sinclair Broadcast Group
1
Twitch
1
Twitter
1
NETWORK
WINNERS
The 44th Annual Sports Emmy Award by Network Group :
ESPN
(ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, ABC)
13
FOX Sports Media Group
(FOX, FS1)
9
NBC Sports Group
(NBC, CNBC, USA Network, Telemundo, Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, Golf Channel)
8
NFL Network
(NFL Network, Mundo NFL)
3
Turner Sports
(TNT, tbs, truTV)
3
CBS Sports
2
HBO Sports
(HBO Max)
2
Netflix
2
YouTube
2
Amazon
(Prime Video)
1
Apple
1
Hulu
1
MLB Network
(NHL Network)
1
Riot Games
(LoLEsports.com)
1
Showtime
1
Sinclair Broadcast Group
1
Twitch
1
Twitter
1
Network
Group
Winners
The 44th Annual Sports Emmy Award by Multiple Winners :
2022 FIFA World Cup
3
Fox/FS1
XXIV Olympic Winter Games
3
NBC/USA
2022 NCAA March Madness
2
tbs/CBS/TNT/truTV
Fox NFL Sunday
2
Fox
NFL 360
2
NFL Network
Outside the Lines
2
ESPN
Super Bowl LVII
2
FOX
Program
Winners
Network
Who was Nominated for Sports Emmys 2023?
Outstanding Live Special
The 118th World Series (FOX)The 148th Kentucky Derby (NBC)2022 FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina vs France (FOX)MLB at Field of Dreams (FOX)Super Bowl LVII (FOX)XXIV Olympic Winter Games (NBC)
Outstanding Live Series
Monday Night Football (ESPN)NFL on CBS (CBS)Saturday Night College Football (ESPN)
Outstanding Playoff Coverage
AFC Championship Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs Kansas City Chiefs (CBS)FedEx Cup Playoffs on NBC (NBC)
Outstanding Edited Event Coverage
All Access: Davis vs Romero: Epilogue (Showtime)Hey Rookie: Welcome To The NFL: The 2022 NFL Draft (ESPN)NFL Game Day All-Access: Super Bowl LVII (YouTube)Road To The Super Bowl (FOX)Welcome to the NHL: 2022 NHL Draft (ESPN+)
Outstanding Edited Special
Basketball Stories: Sir Charles & The Doctor (NBA TV)The Great Debate with Charles Barkley (TNT)NFL 360: Women in Football (NFL Network)NFL 360: The Indelible Legacy of Jimmy Raye (NFL Network)SC Featured: White Men Can't Jump - 30th Anniversary Special (ESPN+)UFC Year of the Fighter: Amanda Nunes (UFC Fight Pass)
Outstanding Hosted Edited Series
E60 (ESPN)Eli's Places (ESPN+)NFL 360 (NFL Network)Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel (HBO Max)The Shop: UNINTERRUPTED (YouTube)
Outstanding Esports Championship Coverage
2022 Call of Duty League Championship Weekend: Grand Finals - Atlanta Faze vs Los Angeles Thieves (YouTube)BLAST Premier Fall Final 2022 (BLAST.tv)The International 11 - Dota2 Championship: Team Secret vs Tundra Esports (Twitch
Outstanding Short Documentary
38 at the Garden (HBO Max) Fault Lines: Bloodsport (Al Jazeera International USA)Fightlore: Mark Schultz's Ultimate Victory (UFC Fight Pass)Hold Your Breath: The Ice Dive (Netflix)NBA on TNT: Bill Russell: Answer the Call (TNT)
Outstanding Long Documentary
After Jackie (History Channel)Citizen Ashe (CNN)NYC Point Gods (Showtime)The Redeem Team (Netflix)Woooooo! Becoming Ric Flair (Peacock)
Outstanding Documentary Series
'72 - A Gathering Of Champions (Olympics.com)Good Rivals (Prime Video) Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers (Hulu) Meddling (NBC)
Outstanding Documentary Series - Serialized
Coach Prime (Prime Video) Formula 1: Drive to Survive (Netflix)Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions (HBO)
Outstanding Studio Show - Weekly
College GameDay (ESPN) FOX NFL Sunday (FOX) Inside the NBA (TNT)Monday Night Countdown (ESPN) NFL Slimetime (Nickelodeon)
Outstanding Studio Show - Daily
MLB Tonight (MLB Network)NFL Live (ESPN)Pardon The Interruption (ESPN) The Rich Eisen Show (Peacock
Category
Nominees
Where are the Sports Emmys 2023?
The 44th Annual Sports Emmy Awards took place on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the esteemed Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City. The event served as a platform to honor and recognize outstanding achievements in American sports television coverage throughout the year. Adding to the excitement, the awards ceremony was hosted by the talented actor and comedian, Kevin Hart.
Leading up to the event, the nominees for various categories were eagerly anticipated. On April 11, 2023, the nominations were officially announced, generating buzz and excitement within the sports television industry. ESPN, a prominent sports network, garnered the highest number of nominations with an impressive total of 59. The acclaimed programs NFL 360 and the XXIV Olympic Winter Games also stood out, as they both received 10 nominations, showcasing their exceptional storytelling and comprehensive coverage.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the prestigious Sports Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognized the remarkable contributions of American journalist and sportscaster, Bryant Gumbel. This esteemed accolade celebrated Gumbel's illustrious career and his significant impact on the field of sports broadcasting.
44th Sports Emmy Awards - FAQ
The ESPN network group, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, and ABC, won a total of 13 Sports Emmy Awards.
The 2022 FIFA World Cup and the XXIV Olympic Winter Games were the top winners, both receiving three Sports Emmy Awards.
The nominees for Outstanding Live Special included The 118th World Series, The 148th Kentucky Derby, 2022 FIFA World Cup Final: Argentina vs France, MLB at Field of Dreams, Super Bowl LVII, and the XXIV Olympic Winter Games.
The nominees for Outstanding Documentary Series included '72 - A Gathering Of Champions, Good Rivals, Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers, Meddling, and SHAQ.
ESPN and FOX tied for the most wins, both receiving nine Sports Emmy Awards.