ESPN Will Run Sports-Related Films on Fridays During COVID-19 Outbreak
In a world of uncertainty, we actually have some good news for all you sports fans! ESPN made an announcement yesterday that they will air Disney Sports films as part of its Friday evening programming.
This new offering will kick off TONIGHT (March 27th) with a screen of “The Rookie” which is a subtle tribute to MLB’s planned Opening Week. Here’s a list of the entire line-up.
“The Rookie”
Friday, March 27, at 8 p.m. ET
High school coach Jim Morris thought his dream was over. He’d had his shot playing baseball, blew out his shoulder, and retired without ever reaching the big leagues. Then, in 1999, he made a bet with his perpetually losing team: If they won the district championship, Morris – who threw a 98 mph fastball – would try out for the majors. The team went from worst to first, and Jim was soon on the road to becoming the oldest rookie in the major leagues!
“Glory Road”
Friday, April 3, at 8:30 p.m. ET
Josh Lucas stars as future Hall of Fame coach Don Haskins of tiny Texas Western University, who bucks convention by simply starting the best players he can find: history’s first all-African American lineup. In a turbulent time of social and political change, their unlikely success sends shock waves through the sport that follow the underdog Miners all the way to an epic showdown!
“Miracle”
Determined coach, Herb Brooks, had an impossible dream – beat the seemingly unbeatable Soviets at their own game. Starting with a handpicked group of 26 undisciplined kids, Brooks coached them to play like they never played before, and turned 20 of them into a team that believed they could achieve the unachievable – and in the process, united a nation with a new feeling of hope.
“Invincible”
Vince Papale, an ordinary guy who, against extraordinary odds, gets a one-in-a-gazillion shot at living every sports fan’s wildest fantasy. Philadelphia Eagles’ new coach Dick Vermeil calls an unprecedented open tryout, and the 30-year-old bartender who never played college ball makes the cut. Now Vince needs every bit of his gritty, never-say-die attitude and enormous heart to survive in the high-stakes world of professional football.
“Secretariat”
Behind every legend lies an impossible dream. Witness the spectacular journey of an incredible horse named Secretariat and the moving story of his unlikely owner, a housewife who risked everything to make him a champion.
“The Greatest Game Ever Played”
Armed with nothing but talent, a working-class youth has a seemingly impossible dream: to compete against the world’s greatest player, his idol Harry Vardon. Soon, with the help of his spunky, 10-year-old caddy Eddie, Francis boldly breaks down all barriers with a thrilling display of unrivalled drive, skill, and heart, and challenges the golf pro for the U.S. Open Championship!
Those wanted full access to Disney’s incredible sports-related films should remember that you can access them as part of the new Disney+ streaming service. There’s even a special package available to sports fans as part of a bundle offer that gives subscribers ESPN+ and Hulu (ad-supported) as well – all three for just $12.99/month.
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