Lions' Johnson, Tigers' Cabrera, U-M's Burke nominated for ESPY awards

The Detroit News Comments Calvin Johnson makes a one-handed grab at a Lions OTA in Allen Park in May. (Daniel Mears / Detroit News) Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera are nominated for two ESPY awards each, it was announced Thursday. Johnson is nominated for best record-breaking performance for topping Jerry Rice’s single-season NFL receiving yards mark. Johnson had 1,964 yards in 2012 to pass Rice’s 1,848. Johnson is also a finalist for best NFL player; the others are Broncos QB Peyton Manning, Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, Packers QB Aaron Rodgers and Texans DE J.J. Watt. Cabrera is nominated for best male athlete and best MLB player. The other finalists...