The Associated Press is reporting the exciting Nickelodeon News in the following article, from The Times Colonist, that Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has today, Wednesday 21st May 2014, announced a selection of the nominees for Nickelodeon's first-ever "Kids' Choice Sports" awards show, due to be telecast live on Thursday 17th July 2014 from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles!
The categories range from serious to fun, and Tennis star Serena Williams has been nominated as Best Female Athlete, along with Best Cannon for her powerful serves, Queen of Swag for her sense of style and Superstar Siblings with her sister, Venus Williams.
Basketball star Skylar Diggins has been nominated for Favorite Newcomer, Clutch Player of the Year and Queen of Swag.
The nominees for the first-ever "Kids' Choice Sports" were chosen by a popularity poll and a expert council consisting of influencers in the sporting world. Members of the committee include: 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 WNBA 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) and Zane Stoddard (VP, Entertainment Marketing and Content Development, NASCAR).
Voting for the 2014 "Kids' Choice Sports" awards will open on Thursday 12th June 2014, allowing NickHeads to begin casting their votes online.
Set to take place Thursday 17th July 2014 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" will follow Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Awards" legacy to honor kids' favorite athletes, teams and sports moments from the year in one big, slimy sports celebration. In true Nickelodeon spirit, the event will also feature a daring, slime-filled sports stunt performed on a star athlete's home turf, a special halftime live musical performance and top athletes competing outside their sports realm for a KCS trophy.
A "Kids' Choice Sports" council consisting of influencers in the sporting world will lend their expertise and experience to help inform the awards show, consult on the nominee process and give feedback on categories. Members of the committee include: 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 WNBA 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) and Zane Stoddard (VP, Entertainment Marketing and Content Development, NASCAR).
Legendary NFL star and Fox NFL Sunday analyst Michael Strahan is the co-host of the top-rated morning talk show "LIVE with Kelly and Michael". Prior to joining the ranks of the top sports broadcasters in the country, Strahan helped lead the New York Giants to their third Super Bowl championship in 2007 with a dramatic win over the New England Patriots. A seven-time Pro-Bowler and one of only four players ever to lead the NFL in sacks for two seasons during his 15-year NFL career, Strahan was named the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2001 when he broke the 18-year-old NFL single season sack record with 22.5 sacks, a record that still stands today:
Nickelodeon sets nominees for first-ever Kids' Choice Sports award
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Tennis star Serena Williams has the best chance to take home some hardware from Nickelodeon's first-ever Kids' Choice Sports awards show, due to be telecast live on July 17 from Los Angeles.
FILE - This May 14, 2014 file photo shows U.S. tennis player Serena Williams returning the ball to Germany's Andrea Petkovic at the Italian open tennis tournament in Rome. Williams was nominated for several awards for the first Kids' Choice Sports awards show due to be telecast live on July 17 from Los Angeles. She was nominated for best female athlete, along with best cannon for her powerful serves, queen of swag for her sense of style and superstar siblings with sister Venus. (AP Photo/Riccardo De Luca, File)
The categories range from serious to fun, and Williams was nominated as best female athlete, along with best cannon for her powerful serves, queen of swag for her sense of style and superstar siblings with sister Venus.
Basketball star Skylar Diggins was nominated Wednesday for favourite newcomer, clutch player of the year and queen of swag.
A popularity poll and expert panel selected the nominees. Starting June 12, Nick's youthful audience will be able to begin casting votes online.
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