Nickelodeon's Inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" Is Night's Top Telecast, Best ESPYS With Total Viewers

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from TVByTheNumbers.com, the exciting Nickelodeon News that a star-studded lineup of sports superstars including David Beckham, Dwyane Wade, Tim Howard, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, Gabby Douglas, Victor Cruz, Carmelo Anthony and more helped lead Nickelodeon's inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" to a ratings victory for its Thursday 17th July 2014 (8-9:30pm) telecast on Nick USA!

Nick's first-year "Kids' Choice Sports" awards won the night with kids 2-11, 6-11 and tweens, but also handily outperformed the prior evening's ESPYs with kids 2-11 by triple digits (850%) and edged out a win with total viewers by +5% (KCS's 2.3MM total viewers v. ESPYs 2.2MM). This makes Kids' Choice Sports stand as the biggest must-see sports awards telecast.

"Kids' Choice Sports" earned a 3.8/1.2 million with Kids 2-11, up +52% from last year. With kids 6-11, it posted a 5.2/1.0 MM, up +68%. Among tweens, it garnered a 4.2/848,000, up +83%. The show's total viewer average of 2.3 MM represents a +37% increase over last year's time period, as well.

Hosted by Michael Strahan ("LIVE with Kelly and Michael", "Fox NFL Sunday"), the awards were broadcast live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles where kids honored their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments from the year in one big, slimy sports celebration.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NICKELODEON'S INAUGURAL KIDS' CHOICE SPORTS 2014 IS NIGHT'S TOP TELECAST, BESTS ESPYS WITH TOTAL VIEWERS

KCS Scored 2.3 Million Total Viewers, Making it Viewers' Sports Awards of Choice

Photo credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Soccer player David Beckham (C) with Cruz Beckham (L) and Romeo Beckham (R) get slimed onstage during Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2014 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, California

LOS ANGELES – July 18, 2014 – A lineup of sports superstars including Dwyane Wade, Tim Howard, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, Gabby Douglas, Victor Cruz, Carmelo Anthony and more helped lead Nickelodeon’s inaugural Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 to a ratings victory for its Thursday, July 17, (8-9:30 p.m.) telecast.

Nick’s first-year Awards won the night with kids 2-11, 6-11 and tweens, but also handily outperformed the prior evening’s ESPYs with kids 2-11 by triple digits (850%) and edged out a win with total viewers by +5% (KCS’s 2.3MM total viewers v. ESPYs 2.2MM). This makes Kids’ Choice Sports stand as the biggest must-see sports awards telecast.

Kids’ Choice Sports earned a 3.8/1.2 million with Kids 2-11, up +52% from last year. With kids 6-11, it posted a 5.2/1.0 MM, up +68%. Among tweens, it garnered a 4.2/848,000, up +83%. The show’s total viewer average of 2.3 MM represents a +37% increase over last year’s time period, as well.

Hosted by Michael Strahan (LIVE with Kelly and Michael, Fox NFL Sunday), the awards were broadcast live from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles where kids honored their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments from the year in one big, slimy sports celebration.

World-renowned athlete David Beckham was presented with Kids' Choice Sports' first Legend Award, a gold mohawked blimp, for his incredible talent and outstanding sportsmanship on the field. Adding to his list of accomplishments, Beckham also received the first-ever gold sliming in Kids' Choice history with his sons Romeo and Cruz.

In a special half-time show filled with music, athleticism and slime, award-winning country stars Florida Georgia Line rewarded fans with a performance medley of their smash hits "Cruise" and "This is How We Roll," followed by a thorough drenching of the mosh pit. In a live vote during the show, kids decided on the contents--maple syrup, whipped cream or slime--of the giant dunk tanks in the "Verizon Power Dunk" competition. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald prevailed, dunking Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas III in a giant tank of green goo, only to be dunked himself by Strahan.

Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler, basketball forward Metta World Peace, and The Haunted Hathaways star Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut'' Flores Jr. cheered on 15-year-old Ricardo Jacobo Jr. in the "Kids' Choice Sports Half-Court Shot Contest" who landed the $50,000 grand prize.

Additional highlights from the sports celebration include: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks) running an epic football play into a pool of slime with a KCS trophy; Will Arnett (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie) and New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist going head to head in a hockey shoot-out; a cross-arena football pass by sports trick shot group Dude Perfect; and an exhilarating grand finale featuring multi-Grammy Award-winner Pharrell Williams who performed his chart-topping hit "Happy."

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 was produced by Nickelodeon Productions in association with Done + Dusted. Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done + Dusted, Michael Strahan, Jay Schmalholz, Shelly Sumpter Gillyard and Constance Schwartz of SMAC Entertainment are executive producers.

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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15-Year-Old Ricardo Jacobo Jr. of Los Angeles Sinks $50,000 Half-Court Shot Live at Nickelodeon's First-Ever "Kids' Choice Sports 2014", July 17

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, the fantastic news that, as part of the half-time show during Nickelodeon's inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports 2014", 15-year-old Los Angeles-resident Ricardo Jacobo Jr. made the shot of his life when he sunk an amazing $50,000 half-court basket, live on television, as part of the "Kids' Choice Sports Half-Court Shot Contest"!

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

15-Year-Old Ricardo Jacobo Jr. of Los Angeles Sinks $50,000 Half-Court Shot Live at Nickelodeon's First-Ever Kids' Choice Sports 2014, July 17

Click Here to Watch the Incredible Shot!: http://pigeon.to/1tc0eBp

July 17, 2014 11:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Photo credit: Nickelodeon Los Angeles local Ricardo Jacobo Jr. makes remarkable half-court shot, stuns the crowd, and wins this 15-year-old $50,000! (Photo: Business Wire)

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of the half-time show during Nickelodeon’s inaugural Kids’ Choice Sports 2014, 15-year-old Los Angeles-resident Ricardo Jacobo Jr. made the shot of his life when he sunk an amazing $50,000 half-court basket, live on television, as part of the “Kids’ Choice Sports Half-Court Shot Contest.”

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Flanked onstage by Kids' Choice Sports host Michael Strahan, Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler, basketball forward Metta World Peace, and The Haunted Hathaways star Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut'' Flores Jr., Jacobo Jr. had five chances to make the shot, landing it on his fourth in a thrilling moment for everyone.

Jacobo Jr. said the first thing he saw after he made the shot was his idol Kevin Durant (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder) cheering him on from the front row. Later backstage, Jacobo Jr. capped his evening by meeting Durant.

Jacobo Jr. qualified for the opportunity to participate in the "Kids' Choice Sports Half-Court Shot Contest," during an open call held July 12 at the Westfield Culver City mall. He was chosen among hundreds of hopefuls.

A lineup of sports superstars including Dwyane Wade, Tim Howard, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, Gabby Douglas, Victor Cruz, Carmelo Anthony and more were winners, taking home orange mohawked blimps at Nickelodeon's inaugural Kids' Choice Sports 2014, Thursday, July 17, at 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast). Hosted by Michael Strahan (LIVE with Kelly and Michael, Fox NFL Sunday), the awards were broadcast live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles where kids honored their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments from the year in one big, slimy sports celebration.

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Dwyane Wade, Tim Howard, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, Gabby Douglas, Victor Cruz and Carmelo Anthony, Among Sports Superstars Winning Top Honors at Nickelodeon's Inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports 2014"

Below is Nickelodeon USA's official Press Release, from Business Wire, announcing the winners and highlights of Nickelodeon's inaugural Kids' Choice Sports 2014, which, hosted by Michael Strahan, took place and was broadcast live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion, California, USA on Thursday 17th July 2014.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Dwyane Wade, Tim Howard, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, Gabby Douglas, Victor Cruz and Carmelo Anthony, Among Sports Superstars Winning Top Honors at Nickelodeon's Inaugural Kids' Choice Sports 2014

Host Michael Strahan, Marshawn Lynch, Larry Fitzgerald and Earl Thomas III Among Top Athletes and Celebrities Doused with Slime

International Sports Star David Beckham Honored with First-Ever Legend Award and Gold Sliming

** For the EPK and still photos from Kids' Choice Sports 2014, please visit: www.EPKLink.com/NickKCS2014
** For show clips from Kids' Choice Sports 2014, please click here.

July 17, 2014 10:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A lineup of sports superstars including Dwyane Wade, Tim Howard, Serena Williams, Kevin Durant, Gabby Douglas, Victor Cruz, Carmelo Anthony and more were winners, taking home orange mohawked blimps at Nickelodeon's inaugural Kids' Choice Sports 2014, Thursday, July 17, at 8-9:30 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for West Coast). Hosted by Michael Strahan (LIVE with Kelly and Michael, Fox NFL Sunday), the awards were broadcast live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles where kids honored their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments from the year in one big, slimy sports celebration.

Photo credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Host Michael Strahan gets slimed onstage at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2014 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, CA.

World-renowned athlete David Beckham was presented with Kids' Choice Sports' first Legend Award, a gold mohawked blimp, for his incredible talent and outstanding sportsmanship on the field. Adding to his list of accomplishments, Beckham also received the first-ever gold sliming in Kids' Choice history with his sons Romeo and Cruz.

Photo credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images Soccer player David Beckham (C) with Cruz Beckham (L) and Romeo Beckham (R) get slimed onstage during Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards 2014 at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on July 17, 2014 in Los Angeles, California

In a thrilling half-time show filled with music, athleticism and slime, award-winning country stars Florida Georgia Line rewarded fans with a performance medley of their smash hits "Cruise" and "This is How We Roll," followed by a thorough drenching of the mosh pit. In a live vote during the show, kids decided on the contents--maple syrup, whipped cream or slime--of the giant dunk tanks in the "Verizon Power Dunk" competition. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald prevailed, dunking Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas III in a giant tank of green goo, only to be dunked himself by Strahan. Dallas Mavericks center Tyson Chandler, basketball forward Metta World Peace, and The Haunted Hathaways star Benjamin "Lil' P-Nut'' Flores Jr. cheered on 15-year-old Ricardo Jacobo Jr. in the "Kids' Choice Sports Half-Court Shot Contest" who landed the $50,000 grand prize.

Additional highlights from the sports celebration include: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks) running an epic football play into a pool of slime with a KCS trophy; Will Arnett (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie) and New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist going head to head in a hockey shoot-out; a cross-arena football pass by sports trick shot group Dude Perfect; and an exhilarating grand finale featuring multi-Grammy Award-winner Pharrell Williams who performed his chart-topping hit "Happy."

Kids and families paid tribute to their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments by casting votes in 14 categories, from June 18-July 17. Fans were able to vote on Nick.com/sports and all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms through a brand-new voting experience. Kids were able to watch video highlights of the nominees in each category, vote for their favorite all-star athletes, and multiply their votes with a special Kids' Choice Sports Slime Multiplier game. In the game, fans could rack up points while playing four different slime-filled sports games, while simultaneously adding votes to their favorite nominees.

Orange mohawked blimps were presented to Kevin Durant for Best Male Athlete; Gabby Douglas for Best Female Athlete; Russell Wilson for Favorite Newcomer; Dez Bryant for Favorite Catch; Tim Howard for Best Save; and Serena Williams for Biggest Cannon. Seattle Seahawks fans took the Smells Like Team Spirit Award, while Carmelo Anthony proved he's at the top of his field by nabbing the Clutch Player of the Year. Highlight reel staples Alex Morgan and Shaun White won for Sickest Moves and the Don't Try This at Home Award respectively, while Dwyane Wade and Gabby Douglas showed they're stylin' on and off the court/field with the King and Queen of Swag blimps. Victor Cruz knows how to Party Like a Sports Star (Best Victory Celebration) and fan-favorite Bethany Hamilton won for Favorite Comeback Athlete.

The star-studded telecast featured additional celebrity participants, including: Will Arnett and Megan Fox (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie), Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant, DJ Fulano, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, Olympic figure skater Gracie Gold, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Dwayne Johnson (Hercules), Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin, Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), George Lopez (Lopez Tonight), professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, Tia Mowry-Hardrict (Instant Mom), Olympic short track speed skater Apolo Ohno, auto racing driver Danica Patrick, professional tennis player Sloane Stephens, Russell Westbrook (Oklahoma City Thunder), Breanna Yde (The Haunted Hathaways), members of the Los Angeles Dodgers, and many others.

Nickelodeon upped the digital presence of Kids' Choice Sports 2014, offering content before, during and after the big show on Nick.com, the Nick App on iOS and Android devices, as well as Twitter and Facebook. A live pre-show webcast from the orange carpet offered exclusive access to all the stars and athletes as they arrived for the big event. The Countdown to Kids' Choice Sports was hosted by WebHeads host Carlos PenaVega, The Thundermans' Kira Kosarin and Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney. Modeled after a football field, the orange carpet featured a tailgate hang-out area, along with a mini soccer field and basketball hoops for celebrities to get into the spirit of the awards. Coverage during the event included a live photo stream that offered insider access to all the fun in the audience and backstage. Fans can relive their favorite show moments by watching Kids' Choice Sports video highlights, and flipping through orange carpet, live event and performance photos.

The live broadcast of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 will encore Friday, July 18, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT). Replays of the awards will also air on Saturday, July 19, at 3:30 p.m. (ET) on Nicktoons and Monday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. (ET) on TeenNick. Kids' Choice Sports 2014 will be available on Nickelodeon On Demand beginning Friday, July 18.

Presenting sponsor of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 is SUBWAY® restaurants. Associate sponsors are Air Hogs and Mattel's BOOMco.

The following are Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 winners:

BEST MALE ATHLETE
Kevin Durant (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder)

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE
Gabby Douglas (USA Gymnastics)

FAVORITE NEWCOMER
Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)

FAVORITE CATCH
Dez Bryant (NFL, Dallas Cowboys)

BEST SAVE
Tim Howard (English club Everton and the United States Men's National Team)

CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Carmelo Anthony (NBA, New York Knicks)

SICKEST MOVES
Alex Morgan (NWSL, Portland Thorns)

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME AWARD
Shaun White (American professional snowboarder and skateboarder)

SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT
Seattle Seahawks Fans

PARTY LIKE A SPORTS STAR (Best Victory Celebration)
Victor Cruz (NFL, New York Giants)

KING OF SWAG
Dwyane Wade (NBA, Miami Heat)

QUEEN OF SWAG
Gabby Douglas (USA Gymnast)

BIGGEST CANNON
Serena Williams (WTA)

FAVORITE COMEBACK ATHLETE
Bethany Hamilton (Surfer)

Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 is produced by Nickelodeon Productions in association with Done + Dusted. Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done + Dusted, Michael Strahan, Jay Schmalholz, Shelly Sumpter Gillyard and Constance Schwartz of SMAC Entertainment are executive producers. Media outlets can reference the most up-to-date information on Kids' Choice Sports 2014 by logging onto http://www.nickkcspress.com/.

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2014 Winners

The stage is set, the slime is slimy and ready, and the orange carpet has been rolled out! Nickelodeon "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" is finally here! During the event, I'll be posting the winners of Nickelodeon's inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports" awards ceremony, Nickelodeon's 1st Annual Kids' Choice Sports Awards, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan, as they are announced, right here on NickALive! Keep refreshing the page to make sure your up-to-date with who's won which blimp award at the 2014 KCS! Bring on the slime!

UPDATE - Nickelodeon's first-ever Kids' Choice Sports is now sadly over. Roll on Kids' Choice Sports 2015 (Nickelodeon's 2nd Annual Kids' Choice Sports Awards)!

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The winners of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards 2014 are:

(Winners in bold)

BEST MALE ATHLETE

They are, simply put, the best athletes in the world. Driving the offense or barreling through the toughest defense, they never cease to amaze us with their athleticism, their moves and their mastery of the game. In short, the nominees for these two categories represent the best male and female athletes currently competing in traditional sports.

* Tom Brady (NFL, New England Patriots)
WINNER - * Kevin Durant (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder)
* Dale Earnhardt Jr. (NASCAR)
* LeBron James (NBA, Miami Heat)
* Derek Jeter (MLB, New York Yankees)
* Peyton Manning (NFL, Denver Broncos)
* Dwyane Wade (NBA, Miami Heat)
* Tiger Woods (Golf)

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE

WINNER - * Gabby Douglas (US Gymnastics)
* Gracie Gold (US Figure Skater)
* Candace Parker (WNBA, Los Angeles Sparks)
* Danica Patrick (NASCAR)
* Hope Solo (NWSL, Seattle Reign FC)
* Lindsey Vonn (US Skiing)
* Serena Williams (WTA)

FAVORITE NEWCOMER

The excitement surrounding a new sports prospect can be incredible, especially when that prospect starts to deliver on the anticipation of greatness. The nominees in this category represent the first or second year pros that have lived up to the hype – in other words, the newbie that is most likely to succeed.

* Skylar Diggins (WNBA, Tulsa Shock)
* Bryce Harper (MLB, Washington Nationals)
* Yasiel Puig (MLB, Los Angeles Dodgers)
* Sloane Stephens (WTA)
* Mike Trout (MLB, Anaheim Angels)
WINNER - * Russell Wilson (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)

FAVORITE CATCH

Every season has its most talked about, spectacular or awe-inspiring catches. The nominees in this category represent the MLB or NFL athletes who have made the most unbelievable, highlight reel-worthy catches of the year from baseball or football.

WINNER - * Dez Bryant (NFL, Dallas Cowboys)
* Calvin Johnson (NFL, Detroit Lions)
* Yaisel Puig (MLB, Los Angeles Dodgers)
* Mike Trout (MLB, Anaheim Angels)

BEST SAVE

They are the last line of defense between the puck or the ball and the goal. Play after play, the goalies of hockey and soccer make the impossible stops – using their bodies to keep their teams on top. The nominees in this category represent goalies who have made the most incredible saves of the year.

WINNER - * Tim Howard (English club Everton and the United States Men's National Team)
* Henrik Lundqvist (NHL, New York Rangers)
* Ryan Miller (NHL, St. Louis Blues)
* Jonathan Quick (NHL, Los Angeles Kings)
* Hope Solo (NWSL, Seattle Reign FC)

CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Teammates rely on these athletes to make the plays when it counts the most. Their participation is clutch to the success of their teams, and the fans know it. The nominees in this category come from a variety of sports and alter the game just by being on the field.

WINNER - * Carmelo Anthony (NBA, New York Knicks)
* Skylar Diggins (WNBA, Tulsa Shock)
* Kevin Durant (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder)
* LeBron James (NBA, Miami Heat)
* Marshawn Lynch (NFL, Seattle Seahawks)
* David Ortiz (MLB, Boston Red Sox)
* Abby Wambach (NWSL, The Western NY Flash)

SICKEST MOVES

Professional athletes make it look so easy that sometimes we forget the sheer agility required to play with the best of the best. Until you see the nominees of this category do their thing – they're the soccer players with the mind-blowing dribble, the hockey players who can do amazing things on skates or the football players who dazzle us with their fancy footwork.

* Sidney Crosby (NHL, Pittsburgh Penguins)
* Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy and the United States Men's National Team)
* Blake Griffin (NBA, Los Angeles Clippers)
* Lionel Messi (Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Argentine Men's National Team)
WINNER * Alex Morgan (NWSL, Portland Thorns)
* Alexander Ovechkin (NHL, Washington Capitals)
* Chris Paul (NBA, Los Angeles Clippers)
* Adrian Peterson (NFL, Minnesota Vikings)

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME AWARD

They flip, fly and soar their way into the highlight reels of the X games and other action sports competitions on the regular and kids can't get enough. They're the death-defying athletes of slopestyle, the BMX racers or the skateboarders who risk life and limb every day to accomplish the impossible.

* Nyjah Huston (American professional street skateboarder)
* Travis Pastrana (motorsports competitor)
* Kelly Slater (Surfer)
* Lindsey Vonn (US Skiing)
WINNER - * Shaun White (American professional snowboarder and skateboarder)

SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT

A team is nothing without its fans – we've seen fans' support pull a team out of a tough situation again and again. The nominees in this category represent the best fans in professional sports – the rally-caped, face-painted, "never give up on your team" fanatics who live for their team no matter what. Now we honor them by including them in the nominees for this category that will be accepted by a member of the team and a fan.

* Detroit Red Wings Fans
* Green Bay Packers Fans
* Oakland Raiders Fans
* Oklahoma City Thunder Fans
* Pittsburgh Steelers Fans
WINNER - * Seattle Seahawks Fans

PARTY LIKE A SPORTS STAR (Best Victory Celebration)

Win or lose, athletes always lay it all on the line, so when they win, they let it all hang out – dancing in the end zone, ripping off their shirts and sliding across the field in exaltation. The nominees in this category represent the athletes who know how to celebrate a win, team or solo, from the world of professional sports.

WINNER - * Victor Cruz (NFL, New York Giants)
* Knowshon Moreno (NFL, Miami Dolphins)
* Rafael Nadal (ATP)
* Cam Newton (NFL, Carolina Panthers)
* Cristiano Ronaldo (Spanish club Real Madrid and Portugal Men's National Team)
* Abby Wambach (NWSL, The Western NY Flash)

KING OF SWAG

All professional athletes do incredible things, but there are a select few who also look incredible while they're doing it. The male and female nominees in this category are the best dressed, most stylin', most swag worthy couple of athletes off the court.

* Eric Decker (NFL, New York Jets)
* Henrik Lundqvist (NHL, New York Rangers)
* Cristiano Ronaldo (Spanish club Real Madrid and Portugal Men's National Team)
* Amar'e Stoudemire (NBA, New York Knicks)
WINNER - * Dwyane Wade (NBA, Miami Heat)
* Russell Westbrook (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder)

QUEEN OF SWAG

* Skylar Diggins (WNBA, Tulsa Shock)
WINNER - * Gabby Douglas (US Gymnast)
* Lolo Jones (US Track and Field and Bobsled)
* Maria Sharapova (WTA)
* Lindsey Vonn (US Skiing)
* Serena Williams (WTA)

BIGGEST CANNON

Some of the most incredible arms in sports belong to athletes from the worlds of baseball, football and tennis. This category honors the outfielders, pitchers, catchers, quarterbacks and tennis players with the strongest arms in the game.

* Novak Djokovic (ATP)
* Clayton Kershaw (MLB, Los Angeles Dodgers)
* Cam Newton (NFL, Carolina Panthers)
* Aaron Rodgers (NFL, Green Bay Packers)
* Ben Roethlisberger (NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers)
* Justin Verlander (MLB, Detroit Tigers)
WINNER - * Serena Williams (WTA)

FAVORITE COMEBACK ATHLETE

Injuries a part of the game, but getting back from them is about perseverance, dedication and heart. The nominees in this category have all overcome potentially career-ending injuries to come back in a big way.

WINNER - * Bethany Hamilton (Surfer)
* Peyton Manning (NFL, Denver Broncos)
* Adrian Peterson (NFL, Minnesota Vikings)
* Albert Pujols (MLB, Anaheim Angels)
* Rajon Rondo (NBA, Boston Celtics)
* Russell Westbrook (NBA, Oklahoma City Thunder)

SUPERSTAR SIBLINGS

Being a top athlete is no easy task, but finding two top athletes who are also siblings is even more rare. Sometimes athletic prowess runs in the family. The male and female athletes in this category represent a pair of siblings who are both at the top of their game.

* Dufour-Lapointe sisters (Olympic Mogul Skiing, Justine, Chloe and Maxime)
* Gasol brothers (NBA, Pau (LA Lakers), Marc (Memphis Grizzlies))
* Gronkowski brothers (NFL, Rob (NE Patriots), Dan (Detroit Lions) and Chris (San Diego Chargers))
* Lopez brothers (NBA, Brook (NJ Nets), Robin (Portland Trailblazers))
* Manning brothers (NFL, Peyton (Denver Broncos), Eli (NY Giants))
* Staal brothers (NHL, Eric (Carolina Hurricanes), Marc (NY Rangers), Jordan (Carolina Hurricanes), Jared (Carolina Hurricanes))
* Upton brothers (MLB, Atlanta Braves, BJ and Justin)
* Williams sisters (WTA , Venus and Serena)

Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards 2014 Notes and Pre-show Extras:

Time for David Beckham to win the 1st ever Kids Choice Sports GOLDEN blimp! It's gonna look nice next to all those soccer trophies!

David Beckham and his sons, Romeo & Cruz Beckham, get covered in the first-ever GOLD SLIME!!!!

[photo credit: @Be_StyleMyHeart]

Pharrell performs his hit song 'Happy'!

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald beat Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas III in the inaugural Nickelodeon "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" "Verizon Power Dunk" competition, but both got dunked in slime!

The Rock presents the Kids Choice Sports award for Best Male Athlete!

Congratulations to Ricardo Jacobo that just won $50,000 for throwing half court and making it!

FACT: The Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2014 awards will use 20,000 gallons of slime! (source)

It's the half-time show! One lucky kid will attempt a half-court shot for 50K!

Ariana Grande performs her hit single 'Problem' at Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports 2014!

Carlos PenaVega gets his forehead autographed by Floyd Mayweather!

Michael Strahan raps at Kids Choice Sports!

Dude Perfect are gonna show us how good their throws are! Think they can pull off a trick at #KidsChoiceSports? Keep watching to find out!

First slime of the night goes to Michael Strahan!

Nick Gamer will be giving away Tony Hawk's skateboard!

Michael Strahan's Emotional Response to Hosting Kids' Choice Sports Awards: http://www.extratv.com/videos/0_0xqoi51r

Nickelodeon Star Carlos PenaVega ("Webheads", "Big Time Rush") to host Nickelodeon's Kids Choice Sports Orange Carpet pre-show! - @NickelodeonTV

"First Vine of the night! Think we can cram more kids into the #KidsChoiceSports Vine 360 booth? https://vine.co/v/MQHAezQIuju cc @twittertv" - @NickelodeonTV:



".@nate_robinson just hit up our #KidsChoiceSports GIF booth! Look out for him during the show at 8pm/7c" - @NickelodeonTV

"Score! @lisaleslie just stopped by the #KidsChoiceSports GIF booth! http://www.thebos.co/p/PQAWAB?ref=ipad" - The Bosco ‏@theboscofeed

"The stage is set for #KidsChoiceSports" - ‏@NickelodeonPR:

Watch out, @russwest44 just hit up our #KidsChoiceSports GIF booth 😎 Catch more athletes on-air at 8/7c #Freshbrook http://t.co/tVHJFDtAfd

— Nickelodeon (@NickelodeonTV) July 17, 2014

Currently at the #KidsChoiceSports at #UCLA #PauleyPavilion pic.twitter.com/bnqybwBI0J - Vu Pham ‏@supsupvu:

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First Look At Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 Stage; Interview With Events Host, Michael Strahan

Nickelodeon's inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards ceremony is just about ready to get the show going, and to celebrate Thursday's live telecast, the entertainment industry news magazine The Wrap has unveiled a exclusive first-look at Nickelodeon's epic "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" set!

"We wanted the stage to be big, bright, exciting and really get the fans as close to the action as possible," production designer Baz Halpin told TheWrap. "We took some inspiration for the environment from many features of various stadia and sporting venues around the world, as well as many of the sports that are being featured within the show."

To accommodate the night's many stunts, games and challenges, the set has plenty of areas built to stage them. Plus, there are countless ways in which Nickelodeon's world famous slime will be delivered.

"Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports awards is going to be one of the wildest, loudest and slimiest shows ever," Halpin said. "The stage is huge and the slime can come from everywhere. The slime is so well hidden that even we forget, sometimes, where it is. So, you have to watch your back!"

Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan, airs live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on Nick USA on Thursday 17th July 2014 at 8:00pm (ET/PT). The live event will feature performers including Pharrell Williams and Florida Georgia Line. Will Arnett, Megan Fox, Nick Cannon, Landon Donovan, Metta World Peace, and Anna Faris are among the night's many presenters.

Additionally, to further celebrate Nickelodeon's first-ever "Kids' Choice Sports" awards ceremony, The Hollywood Reporter has unveiled a exclusive interview with Michael Strahan, the presenter of "Kids' Choice Sports 2014", in which Michael talks about Nick's inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards event, including how he feels about getting slimed, which athlete he would slime, and whether of not Nickelodeon has shared the secret ingredients of their signature slime!:

Kids' Choice Sports Host Michael Strahan Previews Inaugural Awards Show: 'It's Jeans and Slime' (Q&A)

Nickelodeon's inaugural awards show airs live Thursday night. Courtesy of Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon is bringing the slime out once again - but this time, athletes are the target.

The cable network's inaugural Kids' Choice Sports Awards are set to air live at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Thursday from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles. Live With Kelly and Michael's Michael Strahan — a former NFL pro player himself — is set to host, while David Beckham will be presented with the Legend Award. Among the performers will be Pharrell Williams and Florida Georgia Line.

Ahead of the show, Strahan took some time out to answer The Hollywood Reporter's questions about what viewers can expect, how the show is different from other sports awards and what exactly is in that slime.

How did you get involved with the Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 awards?

Nickelodeon approached me about being a part of the first-ever Kids’ Choice Sports awards and I jumped at the opportunity because it’s groundbreaking for them and me. I have kids and I know they are going to love it as much as I will. So I wanted to be involved in something that my kids could also be a part of.

How did your kids react when you told them you were hosting?

They’re excited. They wanted to be a part of it, which is one of the best reasons for me as host. The kids are all overly excited about me being there, but their biggest request is that they want to see their father get slimed.

The ESPYs takes place the night before the Kids' Choice Sports awards. What sets Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 apart from that show and other sports shows?

We have slime! Kids’ Choice Sports is not your typical awards show. What makes it so great and different is that the talent is willing to do anything, so their fans get to see them in a different light. It’s not a suit-and-tie event; it’s jeans and slime.

What can we expect to see from you as host?

You can expect to see me have fun and be excited and energetic. I genuinely love being around kids and watching them have fun.

How do you feel about hosting a live event in front of thousands of screaming kids?

The energy, the excitement and the innocence of kids who are genuinely excited to see their favorite athletes get slimed and accept their awards. I think there is something great about that, and I can’t wait to hear all the screaming kids because it reminds me of being at home every day.

Is there a show secret you can share with us?

I can share my game day ritual: I will look at my socks and let them tell me which foot they should go on. I will also listen to the same music that I listened to when I got ready and hyped to play in the Super Bowl. There will be over 8,000 screaming kids at Pauley Pavilion and the secret of getting through the night? Relax and embrace the chaos.

Are you excited to be slimed?

Being slimed is the ultimate Nickelodeon honor. It gets to the heart of what it means to be a kid. Also, I’m joining the ranks of celebs that’ve been slimed through the years including Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman and many more.

If you could personally slime any athlete on earth who would it be?

If I could slime any athlete, I think it would be a toss-up between David Beckham, Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. And Peyton Manning -- he seems like he’d look good getting slimed.

Nickelodeon is notoriously secretive about what is in the slime. Have they shared that with you? If not, do you have any guesses?

Trust me, I asked and they said, has your grandmother ever given up her famous secret recipe for meatloaf or apple pie? They like to keep the mystery, the fun and the surprise of slime alive.

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Stephen Curry And Rudy Gay Have A Blast In Mattel's BOOMco Blaster Challenge, Premiering Thursday 17th July 2014 As Part Of Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2014"

The American toy manufacturing company Mattel, Inc. has announced the exciting news in the following press release, from Business Wire, that, to celebrate Nickelodeon's first-ever "Kids' Choice Sports" awards ceremony, "Kids' Choice Sports 2014", professional basketball players Stephen Curry and Rudy Gay are partnering with BOOMco., an all-new line of blasters from Mattel, for the BOOMco Blaster Challenge!

Professional basketball players Stephen Curry and Rudy Gay are partnering with BOOMco. ™, an all-new line of blasters from Mattel. Skilled both on and off the court, Curry and Gay, each leading a team, will go head-to-head the night of Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, in the BOOMco Blaster Challenge. Their precision and accuracy will be put to the test as they blast darts that actually stick to their targets! (Photo: Business Wire)

Skilled both on and off the court, Curry and Gay, each leading a team, will go head-to-head the night of 2014 Nickelodeon "Kids' Choice Sports Awards", in the BOOMco Blaster Challenge. Their precision and accuracy will be put to the test as they blast darts that actually stick to their targets!

Tune-in to the BOOMco Blaster Challenge on Thursday 17th July 2014, the night of the Nickelodeon "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards show, to find out which athlete will be named Ultimate Blaster Champion! Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan, airs live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on Nick USA on Thursday 17th July 2014 at 8:00pm (ET/PT).

Mattel's BOOMco. is a associate sponsor of Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2014".

Recently, multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams was added to the musical lineup for the "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards. Also appearing in the show will be award-winning country music sensation, Florida Georgia Line, performing a medley of their hit songs.

"Kids' Choice Sports 2014" will feature a powerhouse line-up of athletes and celebrities. The list of presenters include: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA MVP superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon ("America's Got Talent"), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez ("Lopez Tonight"), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Rico Rodriguez ("Modern Family").

Nick.com/sports is the official online destination for "Kids' Choice Sports", where kids can watch hilarious short-form sports videos featuring their favorite Nick shows, access photo galleries of athletic all-stars and play brand-new "Kids' Choice Sports" games. Also, on the day of the big event, kids can watch a live video stream straight from the Orange Carpet and see pictures of all the athletes in action, with photo coverage across all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms.

Original Mattel, Inc. Press Release:

BOOMco. Blaster Challenge: Stephen Curry and Rudy Gay Have a Blast with BOOMco. ™

July 15, 2014 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Professional basketball players Stephen Curry and Rudy Gay are partnering with BOOMco. ™, an all-new line of blasters from Mattel. Skilled both on and off the court, Curry and Gay, each leading a team, will go head-to-head the night of Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, in the BOOMco Blaster Challenge. Their precision and accuracy will be put to the test as they blast darts that actually stick to their targets!

Tune-in to the BOOMco Blaster Challenge on July 17, the night of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports Awards show, to find out which athlete will be named Ultimate Blaster Champion.

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NFL Stars Larry Fitzgerald and Earl Thomas III Go Head to Head and Face Being Dunked Live at Nickelodeon's Inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports 2014"

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, that two of the NFL's most dynamic players - Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas III - will test their mettle in the inaugural Nickelodeon "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" "Verizon Power Dunk" competition!

As part of the KCS challenge, Fitzgerald and Thomas will face off to see who can first hit a bulls-eye target that dunks the other into a tank filled to the brim with a surprise substance. Verizon and Nickelodeon will be giving fans the chance to choose which gooey mess the athletes will get dunked in via a live vote on Nick.com/powerdunk. Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan, airs live from UCLA's Pauley Pavilion on Nick USA on Thursday 17th July 2014 at 8:00pm (ET/PT).

"Kids' Choice Sports 2014" will feature a powerhouse line-up of athletes and celebrities. The list of presenters include: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA MVP superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon ("America's Got Talent"), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez ("Lopez Tonight"), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Rico Rodriguez ("Modern Family").

Nick.com/sports is the official online destination for "Kids' Choice Sports", where kids can watch hilarious short-form sports videos featuring their favorite Nick shows, access photo galleries of athletic all-stars and play brand-new "Kids' Choice Sports" games. Also, on the day of the big event, kids can watch a live video stream straight from the Orange Carpet and see pictures of all the athletes in action, with photo coverage across all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms.

Presenting sponsors of Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2014" are Verizon and SUBWAY® restaurants. Associate sponsors are Air Hogs and Mattel's BOOMco.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

NFL Stars Larry Fitzgerald and Earl Thomas III Go Head to Head and Face Being Dunked Live at Nickelodeon's Inaugural Kids' Choice Sports 2014

The Star Athletes to Compete in "Verizon Power Dunk" Challenge at Awards Show Hosted by Michael Strahan Thursday, July 17, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon

July 15, 2014 03:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nickelodeon today announced that two of the NFL’s most dynamic players--Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and Seattle Seahawks defensive back Earl Thomas III--will test their mettle in the inaugural Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 “Verizon Power Dunk” competition. Fitzgerald and Thomas will face off to see who can first hit a bulls-eye target that dunks the other into a tank filled to the brim with a surprise substance. Verizon and Nickelodeon will be giving fans the chance to choose which gooey mess the athletes will get dunked in via a live vote on Nick.com/powerdunk. Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports Awards, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan, airs live from UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion on Thursday, July 17, at 8:00 p.m. (ET/PT).

Larry Fitzgerald is an eight-time Pro Bowl wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. In 2013, he became the youngest player in NFL history to reach 11,000 career receiving yards. Earl Thomas III is a three-time Pro Bowl free safety for the Super Bowl XLVIII winning Seattle Seahawks and is a member of the teams renowned "Legion of Boom".

Kids' Choice Sports allows kids to cast votes for their favorite athletes, teams and sports moments from the year. Among the many superstar athletes on the first-ever ballot are Carmelo Anthony, Tom Brady, Gabby Douglas, Kevin Durant, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Gracie Gold, LeBron James, Derek Jeter, Marshawn Lynch, Peyton Manning, Candace Parker, Danica Patrick, Chris Paul, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lindsey Vonn, Dwyane Wade, Abby Wambach, Tiger Woods and many more.

Recently, multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Pharrell Williams was added to the musical lineup for the Kids' Choice Sports Awards. Also appearing in the show will be award-winning country music sensation, Florida Georgia Line, performing a medley of their hit songs.

Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 will feature a powerhouse line-up of athletes and celebrities. The list of presenters include: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA MVP superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon (America’s Got Talent), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez (Lopez Tonight), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Rico Rodriguez (Modern Family).

Nick.com/sports is the official online destination for Kids’ Choice Sports, where kids can watch hilarious short-form sports videos featuring their favorite Nick shows, access photo galleries of athletic all-stars and play brand new Kids' Choice Sports games. Also, on the day of the big event, kids can watch a live video stream straight from the Orange Carpet and see pictures of all the athletes in action, with photo coverage across all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms.

Presenting sponsors of Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2014 are Verizon and SUBWAY® restaurants. Associate sponsors are Air Hogs and Mattel’s BOOMco.

Legendary Super Bowl Champion and Fox NFL Sunday analyst Michael Strahan is the co-host of the top-rated morning talk show LIVE with Kelly and Michael. He is also a special co-host for Good Morning America. 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. This August, he will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done + Dusted (London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, iHeartRadio Music Awards 2014) will serve as executive producers of Kids' Choice Sports 2014, with Hamilton also serving as director of the show. Constance Schwartz of SMAC Entertainment is also an executive producer.

As president of Done + Dusted, Ian Stewart devises stages and films some of the biggest events across the planet. The prolific production company has garnered awards from the Grammys to a Peabody, Emmys and BAFTAs, Rose d'Ors and countless others. Recent highlights include: NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly 2012-2013, NBC's Hurricane Sandy Coming Together benefit, CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute 2012 and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013.

Hamish Hamilton's credits as director include the 2014 Oscars, Super Bowl Halftime Show 2014, all four ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic Games, 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and The Rolling Stones at Glastonbury. This year he received two BAFTAs and an Emmy nomination. Hamilton began his directing career in Scotland working for the BBC and has since travelled far and wide shooting documentaries, concert films and awards shows on every continent.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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International Sports Star David Beckham to Be Honored with the First-Ever Legend Award at Nickelodeon's Inaugural Kids' Choice Sports 2014

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has today, Friday 11th July 2014, announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, the exciting Nick News that world-renowned athlete David Beckham will be presented with the Legend Award at Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2014", in recognition of his incredible talent and outstanding sportsmanship on the field!

Nick's first-ever Legend Award blimp will go gold for Becks, as the sports legend is set to be honored for his top-level achievements. Nickelodeon's "Kids' Choice Sports 2014", hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan ("LIVE with Kelly and Michael", "Good Morning America" correspondent. "Fox NFL Sunday", "Super Bowl Champion" and "Pro Football Hall of Famer"), will be telecast live on Thursday 17th July 2014 (8:00pm ET/PT). Kids are able to cast their votes in 14 categories on Nick.com/sports.

Joining the all-star lineup, formerly announced performers and presenters include: multi-Grammy, award-winning artist Pharrell Williams, country superstar duo Florida George Line, Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon ("America's Got Talent"), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez ("Lopez Tonight"), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Rico Rodriguez ("Modern Family").

Kids can now vote on Nick.com/sports and all of Nickelodeon’s digital platforms feature a brand-new voting experience http://www.nick.com/kids-choice-sports/vote. Kids can get in the game by watching video highlights of the nominees in each category, voting for their favorite all-star athletes, and even multiplying their votes with a special "Kids' Choice Sports" Slime Multiplier game. In the game, fans can rack up points while playing four different slime-filled sports games, while simultaneously adding votes to their favorite nominees. Kids will also be able to gear up for game day by watching funny short videos, photo galleries and more on the site. Then on July 17th, Nick.com will be the official destination to score a court-side seat for all of the orange carpet action, complete with a live video and photo stream, straight from the main event, at 7:30p.m. ET/PT.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

International Sports Star David Beckham to Be Honored with the First-Ever Legend Award at Nickelodeon's Inaugural Kids' Choice Sports 2014

Awards Telecast Hosted by Michael Strahan, Thursday, July 17

July 11, 2014 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World-renowned athlete David Beckham will be presented with the Legend Award at Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2014, in recognition of his incredible talent and outstanding sportsmanship on the field. Nick’s first-ever Legend Award blimp will go gold for Becks, as the sports legend is set to be honored for his top-level achievements. Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Sports 2014, hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan (LIVE with Kelly and Michael, Good Morning America correspondent. Fox NFL Sunday, Super Bowl Champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer), will be telecast live on Thursday, July 17 (8 pm ET/PT). Kids are able to cast their votes in 14 categories on Nick.com/sports.

Nickelodeon will bestow the first-ever Kids' Choice Sports Legend Award to David Beckham, who is the ultimate role model, inspiring generations of kids year after year. His talent is unmatched on the field, and his values, integrity and sportsmanship shine off the field. He exemplifies the qualities every kid aspires to achieve and his name is the first that comes to mind when we think of his sport.

Beckham began his professional career playing for Manchester United, making his first-team debut in 1992 at age 17. While playing for Manchester United, Beckham won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999. He then played four seasons with Real Madrid, winning the La Liga Championship in his final season with the club. In July 2007, Beckham signed a five-year contract with Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy. Beckham and the LA Galaxy won back-to-back MLS Cup Championships in 2011 and 2012. In 2013, he spent his last professional season with Paris Saint-Germain, where the club won its Lique 1 title.

Beckham made his England debut on September 1, 1996, at the age of 21. He was captain for six years and also holds the appearance record for an outfield player, appearing in three FIFA World Cups (1998, 2002 and 2006) and two UEFA European Championship tournaments (2000 and 2004).

He was the first English player to win league titles in four countries, England, Spain, the United States and France.

Joining the all-star lineup, formerly announced performers and presenters include: multi-Grammy, award-winning artist Pharrell Williams, country superstar duo Florida George Line, Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon (America’s Got Talent), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez (Lopez Tonight), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) and Rico Rodriguez (Modern Family).

Kids can now vote on Nick.com/sports and all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms feature a brand-new voting experience http://www.nick.com/kids-choice-sports/vote. Kids can get in the game by watching video highlights of the nominees in each category, voting for their favorite all-star athletes, and even multiplying their votes with a special Kids' Choice Sports Slime Multiplier game. In the game, fans can rack up points while playing four different slime-filled sports games, while simultaneously adding votes to their favorite nominees. Kids will also be able to gear up for game day by watching funny short videos, photo galleries and more on the site. Then on July 17th, Nick.com will be the official destination to score a court-side seat for all of the orange carpet action, complete with a live video and photo stream, straight from the main event, at 7:30p.m. ET/PT.

Presenting sponsor of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 is SUBWAY® restaurants. Associate sponsors are Air Hogs and Mattel's BOOMco.

Legendary Super Bowl Champion and Fox NFL Sunday analyst Michael Strahan is the co-host of the top-rated morning talk show LIVE with Kelly and Michael. He is also a special co-host for Good Morning America. 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. This August, he will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done + Dusted (London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, iHeartRadio Music Awards 2014) will serve as executive producers of Kids' Choice Sports 2014, with Hamilton also serving as director of the show. Constance Schwartz of SMAC Entertainment is also an executive producer.

As president of Done + Dusted, Ian Stewart devises, stages and films some of the biggest events across the planet. The prolific production company has garnered awards from the Grammys to a Peabody, Emmys and BAFTAs, Rose d'Ors and countless others. Recent highlights include: NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly 2012-2013, NBC’s Hurricane Sandy Coming Together benefit, CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute 2012 and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013.

Hamish Hamilton's credits as director include the 2014 Oscars, Super Bowl Halftime Show 2014, all four ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic Games, 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and The Rolling Stones at Glastonbury. This year he received two BAFTAs and an Emmy nomination. Hamilton began his directing career in Scotland working for the BBC and has since travelled far and wide shooting documentaries, concert films and awards shows on every continent.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Multi-Grammy Award-Winner Pharrell Williams to Perform at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has today, Tuesday 1st July 2014, announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, that Pharrell Williams will join the game and perform his chart-topping hit "Happy" at one of the biggest sports celebrations for kids on Nickelodeon's first-ever "Kids' Choice Sports 2014"! The multi-Grammy award-winning artist and SpongeBob superfan will be joining previously announced country sensation Florida Georgia Line and a all-star line-up of presenters on the live telecast hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan ("LIVE with Kelly and Michael", "Fox NFL Sunday"), on Thursday 17th July 2014 8:00pm (ET/PT).

Multi-Grammy Award-Winner Pharrell Williams to Perform at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 (Photo Credit: Cass Bird)

Kids can now vote on Nick.com/sports and all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms feature a brand-new voting experience http://www.nick.com/kids-choice-sports/vote. Kids can get in the game by watching video highlights of the nominees in each category, voting for their favorite all-star athletes, and even multiplying their votes with a special Kids' Choice Sports Slime Multiplier game. In the game, fans can rack up points while playing four different slime-filled sports games, while simultaneously adding votes to their favorite nominees. Kids will also be able to gear up for game day by watching funny short videos, photo galleries and more on the site. Then on July 17th, Nick.com will be the official destination to score a court-side seat for all of the orange carpet action, complete with a live video and photograph stream, straight from the main event, at 7:30pm ET/PT.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Multi-Grammy Award-Winner Pharrell Williams to Perform at Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014

Inaugural Telecast Hosted by Michael Strahan Features All-Star Lineup, Thursday, July 17 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT)

July 01, 2014 11:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pharrell Williams will join the game and perform his chart-topping hit “Happy” at one of the biggest sports celebrations for kids on Nickelodeon’s first-ever Kids’ Choice Sports 2014. The multi-Grammy award-winning artist will be joining previously announced country sensation Florida Georgia Line on the live telecast hosted and executive produced by Michael Strahan (LIVE with Kelly and Michael, Fox NFL Sunday), on Thursday, July 17, 8 p.m. (ET/PT). Kids can cast their votes in 14 categories on Nick.com/sports.

Joining the all-star lineup, formerly announced presenters include: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon (America's Got Talent), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez (Lopez Tonight), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, Anna Faris (Mom), Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Debby Ryan (Jessie), Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) Raini Rodriguez (Austin & Ally) and Rico Rodriguez (Modern Family).

Redefining cool for a new generation, Pharrell Williams is a creative force, using music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. With over 100 million copies of his productions sold, his music sounds like something no one else has thought of just yet. He's also created a new way of looking at established stars like Snoop Dogg, Madonna, and even the Rolling Stones. Over four albums, Williams and Hugo along with Shae Haley created an unpredictable hybrid as part of the alt-rock/hip-hop group N.E.R.D. The music industry has honored Pharrell with 7 Grammy Awards (including 2004's and 2014's "Producer of the Year") and ASCAP's prestigious Golden Note Award in 2012. He also received a 2014 Academy Award Nomination for his original song "Happy" featured in the animated film Despicable Me 2. "Happy" remained atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart for ten consecutive weeks, peaked at #1 on iTunes in 103 markets worldwide, and is the lead single off of his new album "G I R L." Pharrell's second solo album "G I R L" was released on March 3, 2014 to rave reviews. His prolific body of work also ranges from designing a sculpture with Tokyo-born artist Takashi Murakami to accessories and jewelry for luxury goods brand Louis Vuitton, to t-shirts for Japanese mega-brand Uniqlo, to adidas sportswear and to the forthcoming perfume collaboration with Comme des Garcons. Pharrell's work in the humanitarian field is an extension of his humble success. In 2008, he founded From One Hand To AnOTHER (FOHTA), a foundation focused on supporting the Pharrell Williams Resource Centers' learning programs for underserved youth in at risk communities across the nation. Now, with his latest venture i am OTHER — a multi-media creative collective that serves as an umbrella for all his endeavors, including Billionaire Boys Club & ICECREAM apparel, textile company Bionic Yarn and a dedicated YouTube channel — Williams's vision continues to push pop culture forward. This fall, Pharrell will continue to spread this vision and happiness as he heads out on a 23-date "Dear G I R L" tour across Europe.

Kids can now vote on Nick.com/sports and all of Nickelodeon’s digital platforms feature a brand-new voting experience http://www.nick.com/kids-choice-sports/vote. Kids can get in the game by watching video highlights of the nominees in each category, voting for their favorite all-star athletes, and even multiplying their votes with a special Kids’ Choice Sports Slime Multiplier game. In the game, fans can rack up points while playing four different slime-filled sports games, while simultaneously adding votes to their favorite nominees. Kids will also be able to gear up for game day by watching funny short videos, photo galleries and more on the site. Then on July 17th, Nick.com will be the official destination to score a court-side seat for all of the orange carpet action, complete with a live video and photo stream, straight from the main event, at 7:30p.m. ET/PT.

Presenting sponsor of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 is SUBWAY® restaurants. Associate sponsors are Air Hogs and Mattel's BOOMco.

Legendary Super Bowl Champion 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.

Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done + Dusted (London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, iHeartRadio Music Awards 2014) will serve as executive producers of Kids' Choice Sports 2014, with Hamilton also serving as director of the show. Constance Schwartz of SMAC Entertainment is also an executive producer.

As president of Done + Dusted, Ian Stewart devises, stages and films some of the biggest events across the planet. The prolific production company has garnered awards from the Grammys to a Peabody, Emmys and BAFTAs, Rose d'Ors and countless others. Recent highlights include: NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly 2012-2013, NBC's Hurricane Sandy Coming Together benefit, CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute 2012 and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013.

Hamish Hamilton's credits as director include the 2014 Oscars, Super Bowl Halftime Show 2014, all four ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic Games, 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and The Rolling Stones at Glastonbury. This year he received two BAFTAs and an Emmy nomination. Hamilton began his directing career in Scotland working for the BBC and has since travelled far and wide shooting documentaries, concert films and awards shows on every continent.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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Country Music Sensation Florida Georgia Line Set to Perform Live at Nickelodeon's First Ever "Kids' Choice Sports 2014"

Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids and families, has today, Wednesday 25th June 2014, announced in the following press release, from Business Wire, that award-winning country stars Florida Georgia Line will make their debut appearance on Nickelodeon at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion as they perform a medley of songs at Nickelodeon's inaugural "Kids' Choice Sports" Awards! The duo will perform their 7X Platinum, #1 smash single "Cruise", and Platinum-certified hit "This is How We Roll" (featuring Luke Bryan).

Photo Credit: Kristin Barlowe L-R: Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line (Photo: Business Wire)

Additionally, a powerhouse line-up of athletes and celebrities have been confirmed to join host Michael Strahan live on Thursday 17th July 2014 (8:00pm ET/PT) to announce the inaugural group of honorees: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA MVP superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon ("America's Got Talent"), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez ("Lopez Tonight"), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, Anna Faris ("Mom"), Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Debby Ryan ("Jessie"), Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) Raini Rodriguez ("Austin & Ally") and Rico Rodriguez ("Modern Family").

Kids can cast their votes in 14 categories on Nick.com/sports and all of Nickelodeon's digital platforms feature a brand-new voting experience http://www.nick.com/kids-choice-sports/vote. Kids can get in the game by watching video highlights of the nominees in each category, voting for their favorite all-star athletes, and even multiplying their votes with a special "Kids' Choice Sports" Slime Multiplier game. In the game, fans can rack up points while playing four different slime-filled sports games, while simultaneously adding votes to their favorite nominees. Kids will also be able to gear up for game day by watching funny short videos, photo galleries and more on the site. Then on July 17th, Nick.com will be the official destination to score a court-side seat for all of the orange carpet action, complete with a live video and photo stream, straight from the main event, at 7:30p.m. ET/PT.

Original Nickelodeon Press Release:

Country Music Sensation Florida Georgia Line Set to Perform Live at Nickelodeon's First Ever Kids' Choice Sports 2014

Super Bowl Champion Marshawn Lynch, NBA MVP Kevin Durant, and NBA Superstar Stephen Curry, Olympic Snowboarder Kelly Clark, U.S. Soccer Superstar Landon Donovan, Inspiring Pro Surfer Bethany Hamilton and NFL Star Victor Cruz Among Top Athletes Confirmed to Join Top Celebrities in Presenting the Awards at Inaugural Telecast

Hosted by Michael Strahan, Thursday, July 17

Kids' Voting Now Open in 14 Categories on Nick.com/sports

June 25, 2014 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Award-winning country stars Florida Georgia Line will make their debut appearance on Nickelodeon at UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion as they perform a medley of songs at Nickelodeon’s inaugural Kids’ Choice Sports Awards. The duo will perform their 7X Platinum, #1 smash single “Cruise,” and Platinum-certified hit “This is How We Roll” (featuring Luke Bryan). Additionally, a powerhouse line-up of athletes and celebrities have been confirmed to join host Michael Strahan live on Thursday, July 17 (8 p.m. ET/PT) to announce the inaugural group of honorees: Super Bowl XLVIII champion Marshawn Lynch (Seattle Seahawks), NBA MVP superstar Kevin Durant (Oklahoma City Thunder), Will Arnett and Megan Fox (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Nick Cannon (America’s Got Talent), Landon Donovan (Los Angeles Galaxy), Henrik Lundqvist (New York Rangers), Victor Cruz (New York Giants), Metta World Peace (New York Knicks), George Lopez (Lopez Tonight), pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, Olympic snowboarder Kelly Clark, pro surfer Bethany Hamilton, Anna Faris (Mom), Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney, Debby Ryan (Jessie), Dez Bryant (Dallas Cowboys) Raini Rodriguez (Austin & Ally) and Rico Rodriguez (Modern Family). Kids can cast their votes in 14 categories on Nick.com/sports.

"We are so pumped to be a part of this fun night!" said Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard. "Both of us grew up playing sports and to be a part of celebrating kids' favorite players is awesome!"

"I played baseball up through college and my coaches, teammates and pro- players were some of the most influential role models in my life," adds Florida Georgia Line's Brian Kelley. "To be able to applaud these athletes and perform for all those sports fans out there is amazing!"

Florida Georgia Line has skyrocketed since releasing four consecutive, multi-week #1 smashes in the U.S. and Canada with the Platinum-certified hits "Stay," "Get Your Shine On," "Round Here" and 7X Platinum "Cruise," making Tyler Hubbard (Monroe, Georgia) and Brian Kelley (Ormond Beach, Florida) the only artists in history to join Brooks & Dunn in achieving this accolade. Breaking the record for longest #1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs Chart, "Cruise" has sold over 7 million downloads and is the best-selling digital Country single of all time (SoundScan). Amassing international appeal, the duo has tallied over 14.5 million tracks sold worldwide from their chart-topping, Platinum-certified debut album Here's to the Good Times (Republic Nashville), produced by Joey Moi. FGL penned over half of the tracks on the project, including the BMI Pop Award-winning "Cruise" remix and the Platinum-certified smash "This Is How We Roll" featuring Luke Bryan, whose recently released remix also features Jason Derulo. Previously taking home ACA, AMA, ACM, Billboard, CMA and CMT Music Awards, the superstar duo is currently in the studio working on their sophomore album, expected for release this fall. The ACM Vocal Duo of the Year is on the road for their headline run – THIS IS HOW WE ROLL SUMMER SERIES 2014 – featuring special guest Nelly and opener Chris Lane, in addition to direct support for Jason Aldean. For tour dates and more, check out FloridaGeorgiaLine.com.

Kids can now vote on Nick.com/sports and all of Nickelodeon’s digital platforms feature a brand-new voting experience http://www.nick.com/kids-choice-sports/vote. Kids can get in the game by watching video highlights of the nominees in each category, voting for their favorite all-star athletes, and even multiplying their votes with a special Kids’ Choice Sports Slime Multiplier game. In the game, fans can rack up points while playing four different slime-filled sports games, while simultaneously adding votes to their favorite nominees. Kids will also be able to gear up for game day by watching funny short videos, photo galleries and more on the site. Then on July 17th, Nick.com will be the official destination to score a court-side seat for all of the orange carpet action, complete with a live video and photo stream, straight from the main event, at 7:30p.m. ET/PT.

Presenting sponsor of Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Sports 2014 is SUBWAY® restaurants. Associate sponsors are Air Hogs and Mattel's BOOMco.

Legendary Super Bowl Champion 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.

Ian Stewart and Hamish Hamilton of Done + Dusted (London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, iHeartRadio Music Awards 2014) will serve as executive producers of Kids' Choice Sports 2014, with Hamilton also serving as director of the show. Constance Schwartz of SMAC Entertainment is also an executive producer.

As president of Done + Dusted, Ian Stewart devises, stages and films some of the biggest events across the planet. The prolific production company has garnered awards from the Grammys to a Peabody, Emmys and BAFTAs, Rose d'Ors and countless others. Recent highlights include: NBC's New Year's Eve with Carson Daly 2012-2013, NBC's Hurricane Sandy Coming Together benefit, CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute 2012 and Victoria's Secret Fashion Show 2013.

Hamish Hamilton's credits as director include the 2014 Oscars, Super Bowl Halftime Show 2014, all four ceremonies for the London 2012 Olympic Games, 2013 MTV Video Music Awards and The Rolling Stones at Glastonbury. This year he received two BAFTAs and an Emmy nomination. Hamilton began his directing career in Scotland working for the BBC and has since travelled far and wide shooting documentaries, concert films and awards shows on every continent.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 35th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon's U.S. television network is seen in almost 100 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 19 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B).

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