North Carolina A&T and Alabama A&M, two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), will face off for the 10th anniversary MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney, an annual celebration of diversity, higher education and football. The 2014 event is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 31 and will air on an ESPN network. Disney
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Atlanta Braves Spring Training Returns
Marking the 17th consecutive year at Walt Disney World Resort the current NL East Division Champion Atlanta Braves will return to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Their Spring Training will run from late February through March. You and your family can enjoy all of the fun of a
America’s Top Prep Soccer Players Conquered Disney’s Soccer Showcase presented by AS Roma
America’s best young soccer talent took part in Disney’s Soccer Showcase presented by A.S. Roma, which wrapped up Friday (Jan. 3) at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Rated as the country’s top prep soccer tournament by Soccer America magazine, this year’s Disney Soccer Showcase featured 336 boys teams and
MEAC/SWAC Challenge game brings thousands of fans to Orlando
Nearly 25,000 fans attended the ninth annual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney at the Florida Citrus Bowl over the Labor Day weekend. The match-up between teams from the Mid-Eastern and Southwestern Athletic Conferences was televised live on ESPN, with a victory for the Florida A&M Rattlers over the Mississippi Valley State
ESPN Wide World of Sports Old Spice Classic Tickets on Sale Now
Tickets for the 2013 Old Spice Classic scheduled for Nov. 28, 29 and Dec.1, are on sale. Single sessions are $20 and entire tournament tickets are $100.Tickets are available at Ticketmaster and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Box Office. This year’s tournament features Butler, LSU, Memphis, Purdue, Oklahoma State,
ESPN Eliminated Less Than 400 Jobs Amid Company Cuts
Walt Disney Company’s ESPN sports television division has laid off several hundred workers. These job losses come as part of a company-wide drive to improve profitability. However, ESPN eliminated less than 400 jobs amid the company cuts. One report stated that the firings numbered fewer than 400 and even included
Star Wars Invades Atlanta Braves Spring Training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
No, it’s not a galaxy far, far away. It’s Atlanta Braves spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Last weeks Braves-Mets game saw the first mash-up of Disney, Star Wars and Major League Baseball spring training at Walt Disney World Resort. To catch all the fun, check out
Bob Iger Talks to CNBC About ESPN, Disney Parks and the Future of Star Wars
Here is a video clip of Walt Disney CEO, Bob Iger discussing the latest financial results discussed in a recent shareholder conference call. In it he discusses the operating income at ESPN in a decline offset by higher affiliate revenue. “In ESPN’s case, we had the largest program cost increase
The Walt Disney Company and AT&T U-verse Announce Broad Distribution Agreement
AT&T U-verse, the fastest growing television service provider in the country, and The Walt Disney Company today announced a comprehensive long-term distribution agreement to deliver Disney’s robust lineup of top quality sports, news and entertainment content to AT&T U-verse TV customers across televisions, computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles and internet-enabled
Disney Donating $2 Million to the Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund
Hurricane Sandy was devastating for the East Coast, especially in New York and New Jersey. As a resident of New Jersey, I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of offers of help, aid and money being donated to the people most in need right now. Disney never disappoints in their
Finally….A New Website for Disney!
If you go to Disney.com you are in for a pleasant surprise ! You will finally see what many of us have been waiting for…a newly refurbished website!! The image above is a screen shot of the new site to give you an idea of some of the new changes. The Walt
Walt Disney Company Strikes Deal With Google Fiber
The Walt Disney Company had made a deal with Google Fiber to add its cable network channels that include ESPN, ABC Family and Disney Channel to Google’s new broadband TV service that is launching in the Midwest. In addition to these networks Google will also carry ABC News Now and
FSU to Host USTA Clay Court Invitational at Disney World This Fall
Florida State University to host USTA Clay Court Invitational at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in November; Tournament features No. 1 USC, No. 7 Kentucky, No. 8 Duke, No. 12 Florida, No. 13 Cal, No. 17 Tulsa, No. 32 FSU, No. 43 Columbia, No. 62 Georgia Tech, UCF &
Disney caught in cable mousetrap
Disney would see its TV distribution fees tumble by 65 percent, or $5.4 billion, if cable channel programming were based on customer loyalty, according to an eye-opening report yesterday. The Mouse House, which rings up $8.3 billion a year in program fees — roughly 26 percent of all such fees
