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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
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2020 Walt Disney World EGF National Championships to air Rocket League Finals on ESPN2 Three Championship Titles airing across ESPN Digital Platforms
New York, NY (June 11, 2020) The Electronic Gaming Federation (EGF) today unveiled plans to air the inaugural 2020 Walt Disney World EGF High School National Championships of Rocket League on ESPN2 on Sunday June 14 at 7:30pm. Early rounds of competition will stream live on the ESPN App as well as on EGF Twitch, […]
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MLS is Back: All 26 Teams to Resume Season at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Starting July 8
Unique tournament to feature games that will count in regular season standings Tournament winner will earn spot in 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League Extensive medical protocols with regular testing will be implemented for the tournament MLS is Back Tournament to feature 16 consecutive days of soccer during the group stage NEW YORK & LAKE BUENA […]
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Maryland Wins the 2019 Orlando Invitational
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (Dec. 1, 2019) – Maryland claimed the championship in the 2019 Orlando Invitational, beating out Marquette 84-63 in the final on Sunday afternoon. Senior Anthony Cowan Jr., who scored 72 points in three games, was honored as this year’s tournament MVP. Reflecting on the win, Maryland Head Coach Mark Trukgeon said, ““I just […]
AdvoCare Invitational, College Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
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University of Minnesota Football Player Overcomes Cancer Four Times to Earn 2019 Disney Spirit Award
University of Minnesota Football Player Overcomes Cancer Four Times to Earn 2019 Disney Spirit Award Growing up in St. Paul, MN., Casey O’Brien just wanted to play football and he wasn’t going to let anything stop him – not even four battles with cancer. His relentless pursuit of his athletic dreams and the uplifting hope […]
College Sports, Disney Sports Spirit Award, The Home Depot College Football Awards Show
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Megan Curham Completes Magical Run As Overall Winner at Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
WOMEN’S DAY! Megan Curham Completes Magical Run As Overall Winner at Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Curham is the second woman in […]
Beyond the Theme Parks, Disney Sports, Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney
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runDisney Toasts to 10 Years of the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend
This weekend, runDisney will celebrate the 10th annual Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. The past 10 years have brought some amazing moments, exciting races, and compelling stories, and we’re looking forward to more excitement this year with a 5K on Friday, Nov. 1, 10K and kids races on Saturday, Nov. 2, and half […]
Beyond the Theme Parks, Disney Sports, Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney
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New Medals Revealed for 2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
runDisney released images of the 2020 Princess Half Marathon Weekend medals and, while runDisney is known for its amazing medals, these are some of the coolest in recent years. For instance, the Fairy Tale Challenge medal (running the 10K and half marathon) features the three fairies from Sleeping Beauty depicted on three spinning elements. The […]
Beyond the Theme Parks, Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, Disney Sports, runDisney, Walt Disney World Resort
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Central Florida and Tampa Bay Area Teams Headline Disney Cross Country Classic this Weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort
Top men’s and women’s collegiate teams from Central Florida and the Tampa area headline the Disney Cross Country Classic this weekend at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort. Rollins College (Orlando) and Florida College (Tampa) are among the 267 teams competing in the event, which features more than 3,500 runners […]
Beyond the Theme Parks, Disney Sports, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Walt Disney World Resort
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Exciting Changes Coming to the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon
Exciting changes are coming to the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, presented by Cigna. One of the biggest changes for the marathon includes participants running through Blizzard Beach Water Park and spending more time running inside Epcot and less time on the roads outside the parks. More than 100,000 runners and spectators are expected […]
Beyond the Theme Parks, Disney Sports, runDisney, Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, Walt Disney World Resort