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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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Los Angeles Lakers win 2019-2020 NBA Championship at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2019-2020 NBA Championship on Sunday night at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World, and we celebrated in a special way. We added a little extra magic to the moment by lighting Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park in the team’s primary colors – purple and gold – immediately following Game […]
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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
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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