Fresh off another season on Saturday Night Live , Marcello Hernandez is headed to one of sports’ biggest stages. ESPN announced on Wednesday, June 3, that the comedian will host the 2026 ESPY Awards, set for July 15 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City. The annual awards show celebrates the most memorable athletes, performances, and moments from the past year in sports. This year's ceremony also marks a notable homecoming for the ESPYs, which are returning to New York for the first time in more than two decades. The event will air on ABC and stream through the ESPN App, with additional honorees and award recipients expected to be revealed closer to the ceremony. For Hernandez, the hosting gig represents a full-circle moment. In a statement released by ESPN, the comedian reflected on the early days of his career, recalling how he traveled from Ohio to New York in pursuit of stage time.…