The ESPYs are the biggest sports award show that isn't focused on just one sport. They're basically the Oscars, but all about sports. Similar to the Oscars, a host is tasked with presenting an opening monologue that introduces everyone to the show and then guides the program through the rest of the night.

ESPN took a bit of a gamble by inviting comedy superstar Shane Gillis to host the ESPYs yesterday. But while many fans clearly loved seeing Gillis knock some of the stars of sports down a peg with his jokes,