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Nearly 6,000 Youth Athletes Competed at Disney Over Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day Weekend is the unofficial end to summer, but at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, things were just heating up as one of the busiest weekends in youth sports took place over the long weekend. With many of the nation’s school children preparing to head back to the classroom […]
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Nationally Recognized High School Football Teams Among Squads Who Kicked Off Their Season at Disney
With the start of the high school football season upon us, 22 varsity football teams, including some nationally-recognized squads, competed in the KSA Events Kick-Off Classic at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort from Aug. 23 – Aug. 27. The event brought together some of the top programs from across the […]
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Renowned Track and Field Coach Brooks Johnson Discusses 2017 World Championships, Future of Team USA
(Aug. 2, 2017) — Before the 2017 Track and Field World Championships in London, U.K., Disney Sports PR caught up with former U.S. Olympic Track & Field head coach Brooks Johnson, who regularly trains athletes at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort and has coached at least one athlete in […]
Brooks Johnson, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Professional Sports
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More Than 5,500 Elite Athletes Competed in AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships at Disney
More than 5,500 elite athletes from across the nation went head-to-head at the AAU Boys’ Basketball National Championships (July 19-23) and Super Showcase (July 26-30) events, which returned to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort this summer. The AAU National Championships (16U, 17U and 18U) and AAU Super Showcases (8th Grade, 15U/9th Grade, 16U/10th Grade, […]
AAU Basketball Championships, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Youth Sports
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Matchups for 2017 AdvoCare Invitational at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Announced
ESPN Events has revealed the bracket for the 12th annual AdvoCare Invitational which will be played Nov. 23, 24 & 26 at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The bracket-format tournament features 12 games over three days. Teams will compete once per day, advancing with a […]
AdvoCare Invitational, College Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Uncategorized
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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and Lions Rookie LB Jarrad Davis Among NFL Players Who Trained at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney
With most NFL training camps underway, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott and Detroit Lions rookie LB Jarrad Davis were among several players who participated in final offseason workouts with renowned performance trainer Tom Shaw at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Prescott (drafted by Cowboys in the 4th round of the 2016 NFL Draft) […]
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Professional Sports, Tom Shaw
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Former NFL Star Chad Johnson’s Daughter Sets 800-Meter National Record and Wins AAU National Club Championship at Disney
Miami runner Cha’iel Johnson, 12, daughter of former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson, eclipsed her national record for the girls’ 800-meter race (12-year-olds division) Wednesday morning with a time of 2:14.80 to win the AAU National Club Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Johnson – a member of […]
AAU National Club Championships, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Youth Sports
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runDisney Training Consultant Jeff Galloway Shares Hydration Tips for Runners on National Hydration Day
June 23 is National Hydration Day, and as the weather heats up, it’s important to remember to replace fluids lost to sweat and activity. Disney Sports caught up with Olympian and official runDisney training consultant Jeff Galloway for an exclusive conversation, getting his expert tips on staying hydrated while training this summer. During the conversation, […]
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Disney Believes in Magic: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando Magic Extend Community Sponsorship Agreement
ORLANDO, FLA., June 20, 2017 – The Orlando Magic will have the power of pixie dust in its court starting next season, as Walt Disney World Resort becomes the basketball team’s first jersey sponsor. Starting with the 2017-18 NBA season, fans will feel the magic when the Disney logo is added on players’ jerseys as […]
Beyond the Theme Parks, Magic Kingdom Park, Professional Sports
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New Experiences Coming For Runners In 2nd Annual Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe Half Marathon Weekend
The second annual Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe Half Marathon Weekend will take place September 21-24 and this year’s race weekend features exciting new offerings for runners, including an all-new 5K experience, a 10K and challenge opportunity. The 5K race will take place at night this year, giving runners the chance to experience the course […]