Releases in ‘Disney Sports’
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PGA Tour pro Bubba Watson takes a spin in Mickey Mouse golf cart while visiting Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course
Two-time Masters champion and prominent left-handed PGA tour professional golfer Bubba Watson visited Walt Disney World Resort’s Magnolia Golf Course before heading off to experience the magic of the Disney theme parks during the resort’s 50th anniversary celebration. Watson’s visit to the course included some of his jaw-dropping long drives and was highlighted by taking a spin in the famous Mickey […]
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University of Pittsburgh Wide Receiver Tre Tipton Overcomes Mental Health Hurdles to Receive 2021 Disney Spirit Award
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Nov. 24, 2021) – From childhood, University of Pittsburgh wide receiver Tre Tipton had it rough, growing up amid financial instability, food insecurity and family tragedies, which often left him depressed. But, thanks to a tenacious spirit, Tifton managed to pull himself out of “the darkness’’ and is now a vocal […]
College Sports, Disney Sports, Disney Sports Spirit Award, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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Disney Sports Nomination Window Has Closed for the 2021 Disney Spirit Award
The 2021 Disney Spirit Award nomination window has closed. With so many nominees worthy of recognition, our team is now faced with making the incredibly difficult decision of selecting just one award recipient. Disney Sports will be announcing the winner later this month. Since 1996, the Disney Spirit Award has been presented annually to college football’s most […]
College Sports, Disney Sports, Disney Sports Spirit Award, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, The Home Depot College Football Awards Show
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Disney Spring Training Swings Back into Action at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney Next Year
Popular off-season training program welcoming back high school and college softball and baseball teams in 2022; More flexible travel options, plus speed and agility clinics, available for all teams starting next spring LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 7, 2021) – Disney Sports is relaunching its popular Disney Spring Training program at ESPN Wide World of […]
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Clemson University Football Player Uplifts His Community to Earn 2020 Disney Spirit Award
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Dec. 1, 2020) – There’s talk that Clemson University running back Darien Rencher will one day be the Atlantic Coast Conference commissioner. Or maybe the Governor of South Carolina. Perhaps, but for now this much is certain: Rencher will be the recipient of the 2020 Disney Spirit Award for his inspiring […]
College Sports, Disney Sports, Disney Sports Spirit Award, football, The Home Depot College Football Awards Show
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Disney Sports Now Accepting Nominations for the 2020 Disney Spirit Award
Disney Sports is now accepting nominations for the prestigious 2020 Disney Spirit Award. Since 1996, the Disney Spirit Award has been presented annually to college football’s most inspirational student-athlete, team, coach, fan or figure who has overcome extraordinary physical or emotional hardships or other challenges, while exhibiting a selfless nature and good sportsmanship. The award […]
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A Whole New Finals: NBA Restart by the Numbers
NBA Finals to Be Played at a Single Location for First Time in League’s 74-Year History Orlando, Fla., (Sept. 29, 2020) – The Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat and the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers will tip off the NBA Finals 2020 presented by YouTube TV on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 9 p.m. ET […]
basketball, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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The Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers Will Face Off in the 2020 NBA Finals at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Sept. 28, 2020) – The 2020 NBA Finals tip off this Wednesday, Sept. 30 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. Left to play in the best-of-seven game series are the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers. During the matchup, the Miami Heat will be […]
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2020 NBA Conference Semifinals Underway at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The 2020 NBA Conference Semifinals are underway at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. After successfully completing the 2019-2020 NBA season restart, there now only eight remaining teams competing for the title. The NBA Playoffs will proceed in a traditional conference-based format with a best-of-seven […]
basketball, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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NBA and NBPA Finalize Comprehensive Plan for July 30 Restart to 2019-20 Season
NEW YORK – The National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association announced today that they have finalized a comprehensive plan for a July 30 restart to the 2019-20 season, which includes stringent health and safety protocols, a single-site campus at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the goal of taking collective action to […]
basketball, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Professional Sports