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LeBron James Partners With ESPN On A New Disney TV Show, ‘Becoming,’ Debuting Oct. 26
CLEVELAND — LeBron James’ production company is working with ESPN Films on “Becoming,” a Disney TV show for children, and the first episode will feature James. The partnership between Springhill Productions, James’ company operated by long-time friend and business associate Maverick Carter, and ESPN was announced Wednesday. “Becoming” will feature star athletes and portray their childhoods — beginning with James’ upbringing in Akron. The pilot episode featuring the Cleveland Cavaliers’ star forward will air at 8 p.m. on Oct. 26 on the Disney XD cable channel. Read Full Story
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STAR WARS MEETS COLLEGE SPORTS IN NEW APPAREL LINE
Whether a member of an undefeated empire or part of a rebel alliance, collegiate sports fans know what it means to be part of a legacy. Now college sports fans can celebrate their school pride with the power of the Force sporting a new collection of apparel and accessories featuring iconic designs from the Star Wars saga! Everything you need for an intergalactic sports showdown: T-shirts, caps, throws, outerwear, lunchboxes, coolers, and more featuring each college’s unique graphics and favorite Star Wars characters like Yoda, Darth Vader, stormtroopers, and more. Gear up the friends and family for the next home game or make the jump to lightspeed with your own…
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ESPN Becomes Official Broadcaster of Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015
ESPN is gearing up to support the Special Olympics in Los Angeles next year, and just last week the network, along with the 2015 Special Olympics World Games Organizing Committee, announced that it’ll be the official broadcaster of the world’s largest sports and humanitarian event. ESPN will cover the World Games in English and Spanish via its networks and platforms in the U.S., Mexico, Spanish-speaking Latin America, the Caribbean, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and Africa when the event kicks off on July 25, 2015. Additionally, ESPN will produce the Opening Ceremony live as well as a nightly highlights program. KABC-TV will also play a role in…