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Candace Parker a big winner at ESPY Awards

The Associated Press      Updated: 7/17/2008 12:52:12 PM    Posted: 7/17/2008 12:50:05 PM
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Candace Parker was a double winner at the ESPY Awards Wednesday night, earning female athlete of the year and female college athlete honors.

She led the University of Tennessee to its second consecutive NCAA national championship before becoming the WNBA's No. 1 draft pick and going to the Los Angeles Sparks.

Tiger Woods won three trophies, including his fifth male athlete of the year award, giving him a career-leading 21 wins in the show's 16-year history.

Singer Justin Timberlake hosted the show honoring the year's best sports moments and athletes.

Timberlake is from Millington, Tenn., and is an avid golfer and Memphis Tigers fan.

He performed an original rock opera that showcased his passion for sports.



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