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Alan ShapiroIn October 1983, the Disney Channel—which had launched just six months earlier—was already at the forefront of original cable series. But, says Jim Jimirro, founding president of the Disney Channel, “The last thing I was looking to do at that time was get into a feature film business.”Jimirro tells me, “We were just getting our feet wet with the original productions,” 13 of which were part of the channel’s April ‘83 launch.Howev...

Premiering in October 1983, the sports drama started a brand-defining trend for the House of Mouse. But good luck finding it today.

Gloria Estefan, Pitbull and Ne-Yo will appear at the 38th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner to benefit The Buoniconti Fund.

Val Ackerman aspired to be a marine biologist, Craig Fravel a doctor and DeMaurice Smith a trial lawyer. But organic chemistry didnt compute for Ackerman, dissecting a frog turned Fravels

Two-time Olympic gold-medalist and former ABL MVP Nikki McCray-Penson has died. She was 51.

Dr. Deborah Stroman recently traveled to the west African nation of Benin as part of the Global Sports Mentoring Program.

"Wild Beauty: Mustang Spirit of the West" (not rated, 1 hour, 39 minutes, On Demand) Wild horses in America are headed toward eradication, caught in a battle over land and special interests. Rounded up by helicopters, losing their natural habitat, and separated from their families, the horses are in danger of fading away into history. This immersive multi-year documentary expedition by filmmaker Ashley Avis seeks to uncover the truth in hopes to protect them.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Big East announced Tuesday it has hired Southeastern Conference administrator Dan Leibovitz as senior associate commissioner for men's basketball, replacing Stu Jackson. Jackson, the former NBA and college head coach, was hired away from the Big East to become the commissioner of the West Coast Conference in March.

The rafters high above the floor in John Paul Jones Arena became a bit more crowded on Saturday afternoon.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Indiana Fever made the most of the first No. 1 draft pick in franchise history, selecting Aliyah Boston. The South Carolina star had a stellar college career, leading the …