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Michael Phelps has 14 Olympic gold medals but only one ESPY. That’s likely to change after he led the way Wednesday with four nominations for next month’s ESPY Awards. The swimmer is nominated for male athlete, championship performance, record-breaking performance and U.S. male Olympian. NBA stars Kobe Bryant and LeBron James will compete for male athlete honors, along with Phelps and NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson. Actor Samuel L. Jackson will host the awards presentation July 15, with the taped show airing July 19 on ESPN. To vote, visit . The Associated Press
