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ESPN responds to backlash for giving sports award for veterans to Harry: ‘Cause worth celebrating’

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ESPN has addressed the backlash over Prince Harry being honoured at the prestigious ESPY Awards by reiterating they were honouring the Duke of Sussex’s work with The Invictus Games Foundation and its impact on the veteran community.

The prince is due to receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2024 ESPYS on 11 July for work he has done with the

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