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Updated · Fox News · Jul 16
Marcello Hernández Roasts 3 Sports Stars in 10-Minute ESPYS Monologue
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jul 16

Marcello Hernández Roasts 3 Sports Stars in 10-Minute ESPYS Monologue

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 16

Summary

  • Marcello Hernández used his roughly 10-minute opening monologue at the 2026 ESPYS in New York to target Jake Paul, Tiger Woods and Bill Belichick, with cameras showing Paul laughing along.
  • Jake Paul took the heaviest fire as Hernández mocked his history of facing older opponents, joking that his father and stepfather—both over 50—would suit him better.
  • Tiger Woods became the punchline of a "Grand Theft Auto" gag tied to Caleb Williams' Madden 27 cover, while Belichick's relationship with Jordon Hudson was folded into a joke about the Knicks' 1973 title drought.
  • The ceremony later shifted from roast to recognition: the Knicks won Best Team, Jalen Brunson took Best Championship Performance, and Jason Collins, Jim Abbott and Scott Ruskan were honored for courage, perseverance and service.

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