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Steve Gleason, Dawn Staley and Prince Harry to be Honored at 2024 ESPYs Awards

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On Thursday, former NFL safety Steve Gleason, South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley and Duke of Sussex Prince Harry were announced as the recipients of the Arthur Ashe Award, Jimmy V Award for Perseverance and the Pat Tillman Award for Service, respectively, at the upcoming 2024 ESPYs.

Gleason played seven seasons with the New Orleans Saints from 2000 to 2006 and retired from the NFL in 2008. He was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in 2011.

Prince Harry is being recognized for "his tireless work in making a positive impact for the veteran community through the power of sport," per ESPN.