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ESPYs to honor Kobe, Peyton, Abby Wambach with Icon Award

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This year saw several sports icons announce their retirement, and the 2016 ESPYS will be honoring three of them with its prestigious Icon Award.

Kobe Bryant, Peyton Manning, and Abby Wambach will all be recognized at the ESPYS for the mark they have each left on the world of sports, with singer Justin Timberlake hosting the special presentation. All three athletes will be on hand for the ceremony.

The annual award show will be hosted by John Cena and televised live Wednesday at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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