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University of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz Accepts Disney Spirit Award at College Football Awards
Football program lauded for its inspirational “Kinnick Wave’’ to patients at nearby children’s hospital University of Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, Hawkeye defensive back Josh Jackson and Kaden Kelso, a former patient at Stead Family Children’s hospital, accepted the Disney Spirit Award on Thursday night during the 2017 College Football Awards. The Hawkeye football program […]
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NCAA National Champion Villanova Wildcats Headline 2018 AdvoCare Invitational Tournament Field
The Villanova Wildcats – the 2016 NCAA men’s basketball national champions – headline the field of teams set to participate in the 2018 AdvoCare Invitational tournament at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The Wildcats will be joined by Alabama-Birmingham, the College of Charleston, Florida State, Louisiana State, […]
AdvoCare Invitational, College Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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UCF Knights Sit Down for Thanksgiving Dinner with Special Guest Mickey Mouse on Eve of 2017 AdvoCare Invitational at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The University of Central Florida Knights men’s basketball team gathered around the table for Thanksgiving dinner with Mickey Mouse at Disney’s Contemporary Resort on Wednesday, on the eve of the 12th annual AdvoCare Invitational tournament. The Knights are competing in the three-day tournament – which tipped off Thanksgiving Day at HP Field House at ESPN […]
AdvoCare Invitational, College Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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Players and Coaches Available to Media during AdvoCare Invitational Shootarounds; Tournament Play Starts on Thanksgiving Day
While most Americans will be preparing Thanksgiving dinner, the men’s basketball teams competing in the 12th annual AdvoCare Invitational will be going through shootarounds on Wednesday, right before tournament play gets underway on Thanksgiving Day at HP Fieldhouse at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. The AdvoCare Invitational – one […]
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UCF Knights Face Early Season Test As Hosts of 2017 AdvoCare Invitational at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
UCF Knights Face Early Season Test As Hosts of 2017 AdvoCare Invitational at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex UCF head men’s basketball coach Johnny Dawkins begins his second season at the helm of a Knights program that he directed to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) semifinals during his inaugural season as head coach last […]
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University of Iowa Football Program Named 2017 Disney Sports Spirit Award Winner
Football program lauded for its inspirational “Kinnick Wave’’ to patients at nearby children’s hospital LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2017) – The 2017 Disney Sports Spirit Award will be presented to the University of Iowa this year. Disney Sports announced the selection on Nov. 20 and will present the award to the school during […]
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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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James Conner Accepts Disney Sports Spirit Award in Moving Ceremony at College Football Awards
Junior running back overcomes cancer to make “miracle’’ return to football and regain ACC rushing stardom LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 9, 2016) — In a moving and emotional ceremony, University of Pittsburgh running back James Conner accepted the 2016 Disney Sports Spirit Award, an honor he received for returning to the field this season […]
College Sports, Disney Sports Spirit Award, The Home Depot College Football Awards Show
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Gonzaga Holds Off Iowa State 73-71 In Championship, Wins AdvoCare Invitational For Third Time
The Gonzaga Bulldogs held off a late rally from Iowa State, beating the Cyclones 73-71 and claiming the 2016 AdvoCare Invitational championship. No. 11 Gonzaga surged to a comfortable 18-point lead in the first half, but a furious 22-9 rally from Iowa State to open the second half kept things competitive until the final buzzer. The […]
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2016 AdvoCare Invitational Tips Off Thanksgiving Day at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The 11th annual AdvoCare Invitational, a premier Division I men’s college basketball tournament begins on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24 and continues through Sunday, Nov. 27, from HP Field House at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. This year, the field features three teams that advanced to the Sweet 16 in […]