Releases in ‘ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex’
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No. 22 Memphis Dishes Up Old Spice Classic Title over No. 5 Oklahoma State at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Memphis’ Shaq Goodwin named Tournament MVP; 2014 field to feature basketball powers Kansas and Michigan State LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2013)– No. 22 Memphis created some Thanksgiving holiday memories Sunday by knocking off No. 5 Oklahoma State in a thrilling comeback victory to win the Old Spice Classic at ESPN Wide World of […]
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All Eight Teams Confirmed for 2014 Old Spice Classic
National Powers Kansas & Michigan State Headline Field The eight-team field for the 2014 Old Spice Classic will feature the current No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams, Michigan State and Kansas, along with Georgia Tech, Marquette, Rider, Tennessee, Santa Clara and Xavier. The ninth annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and […]
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2013 Old Spice Classic Tips Off this Week at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Eight teams are scheduled to square off this Thanksgiving weekend at HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney. The eighth annual Old Spice Classic, a premier Division-I men’s basketball tournament, features a strong field of eight, including No. 5 Oklahoma State (4-0) and No. 21 Memphis (2-1), in addition […]
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Roddick powers Team Elton to 24-18 win over Team Billie Jean at Mylan WTT Smash Hits at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Event raises more than $700,000 for AIDS charities ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 17, 2013) – Mylan WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO returned to the Orlando area for the first time since 1997 on Sunday evening, raising more than $700,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation and local charities. Team Elton defeated Team Billie Jean […]
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Orlando City Soccer Club to Play 2014 Season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
2014 season ticket holders guaranteed first choice of seats for 2015 season ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 5, 2013 – Orlando City Soccer Club announced today that the team will play itshomes games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort during the 2014 season. For the Lions, who aim to finalize plans […]
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Sir Elton John and Andy Roddick to take on Venus Williams and Marion Bartoli in a Battle of the Sexes set for charity at Mylan WTT Smash Hits
New York, N.Y. (October 29, 2013) —- Billie Jean King made history 40 years ago when she beat Bobby Riggs in the famous Battle of the Sexes match. There may not be as much at stake this time around but next month King’s longtime friend and Mylan WTT Smash Hits co-host Sir Elton John and […]
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Remick Assumes New Post at ESPN Wide World of Sports
ESPN Marketing Veteran to Lead New Business Opportunities Robyn Remick, a nine-year veteran of ESPN’s affiliate marketing and ESPN Audio affiliate relations teams, has been appointed to a newly created position, vice president, business and content development at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando. She will transition into the role over the next several weeks. […]
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Top-ranked American John Isner and 2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli sign on for Mylan WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO
Rising U.S. standouts Vicky Duval and Taylor Townsend also join field New York, N.Y. (September 25, 2013) — Some of tennis’ biggest names and brightest stars are heading to Disney World. Top-ranked American John Isner, 2013 Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli and rising U.S. stars Vicky Duval and Taylor Townsend have been added to the lineup […]
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Tickets on Sale September 9 for Mylan WTT Smash Hits at Disney
Andy Roddick, Venus Williams headline charity night of tennis co-hosted by Billie Jean King and Sir Elton John New York, N.Y. (September 5, 2013) — Tickets for Mylan WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO, one of tennis’ biggest charity events, go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. ET on Monday, September 9. […]
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Andy Roddick and Venus Williams to Headline Mylan WTT Smash Hits at Disney
Charity night of tennis co-hosted by Billie Jean King and Sir Elton John New York, N.Y. (August 21, 2013) — Former world No. 1s Venus Williams and Andy Roddick will headline Mylan WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King on […]