Sports Emmy Winners 2022: A Recap of the Year's Best
The Big Winners of the Year
The 22nd annual Sports Emmy Awards, which recognize excellence in sports broadcasting, were held on May 5th, 2022. The show, hosted by ESPN’s Mike Greenberg, was a star-studded affair with some of the industry’s biggest names in attendance. From the NFL, NBA, and MLB to the Olympics, the awards honored the best in sports broadcasting in a variety of categories. The night was full of surprises, with several unexpected wins and plenty of memorable moments. Here is a look at some of the biggest winners of the night.
Best Live Sports Series
The award for Best Live Sports Series went to Fox Sports for their coverage of the 2021 Super Bowl. This marked the third straight year that Fox had won the award, and it was well deserved. Their coverage of the big game was outstanding, with a combination of great commentary, innovative camera angles, and lots of replays. It was a great way to cap off their fantastic season of NFL coverage.
Best Live Sports Special
The award for Best Live Sports Special went to ESPN for their coverage of the 2022 World Cup. This marked the first time ESPN had won this award, and it was a well-deserved honor. Their coverage of the tournament was top-notch, with comprehensive previews of each match, insightful commentary, and great camera angles. It was an incredible experience to watch, and it was made even better by ESPN’s coverage.
Best Event Coverage
The award for Best Event Coverage went to NBC Sports for their coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympics. This was the fourth time NBC had won this award, and it was a no-brainer. Their coverage of the Games was stellar, with great commentary, innovative camera angles, and lots of replays. It was a great way to showcase the best of winter sports, and NBC did a fantastic job.
Best Studio Show
The award for Best Studio Show went to ESPN’s SportsCenter. This marked the third consecutive year that SportsCenter had won the award, and it was a no-brainer. The show has consistently been at the top of its game in terms of both content and production. They have a great team of analysts, reporters, and hosts that make the show a must-watch each night.
Best Sports Documentary
The award for Best Sports Documentary went to HBO for their documentary about the 2022 World Cup. This was the first time HBO had won the award, and it was a well-deserved honor. The documentary was a comprehensive look at the tournament, with interviews from some of the biggest stars and an in-depth look at the stories behind the competition. It was an incredible experience to watch, and it was made even better by HBO’s coverage.
Best Radio Show
The award for Best Radio Show went to ESPN Radio’s The Dan Le Batard Show. This marked the third consecutive year that the show had won the award, and it was well deserved. The show is a must-listen every day, with great commentary, interesting guests, and plenty of humor. It is one of the best shows on radio and deserves the recognition.
Best Sports Podcast
The award for Best Sports Podcast went to ESPN’s The Bill Simmons Podcast. This was the first time the show had won the award, and it was a well-deserved honor. The podcast is one of the most popular in the sports world, with great conversations, thoughtful analysis, and plenty of laughs. It is a must-listen for any sports fan.
Best Sports Social Media Presence
The award for Best Sports Social Media Presence went to the NFL for their Twitter account. This marked the fourth consecutive year that the NFL had won the award, and it was a no-brainer. The league’s Twitter account is one of the most active and engaging accounts in sports, with great content, witty replies, and plenty of interaction with fans. It is a great example of how to do social media right.
