Samuel L JacksonSamuel L. Jackson is returning for his fourth stint as host of the sports-centric ESPY Awards this summer.

The Oscar-nominated actor, who is also known as an avid golfer, previously hosted the ESPYs in 1999, 2001 and 2002. Last year’s event was hosted by Justin Timberlake.

The awards show, which pays kudos to the year’s top sports performances and moments, will tape July 15 and air July 19 on ESPN. The event, which usually takes place at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, moves this year to the Nokia Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Now in its 17th year, the awards are based on online votes cast by fans from June 25 to July 11.

Jackson, whose film credits include “Pulp Fiction,” “Shaft” and “Coach Carter,” plays the role of narrator in Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming WWII epic, “Inglourious Basterds.”






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