Disney XD has collaborated with ESPN for a new series premiering on Disney XD next month.
Disney XD ESPN Sport Science will delve into the world of sports’ myths and mysteries, and will feature segments from ESPN’s popular show Sport Science. It will be hosted by John Brenkus and Leo Howard, a black belt martial artist and star of Disney XD’s show Kickin’ It and feature pro athletes and scientific experiments that will test the limits of human athletic abilities.
Various experiments will be performed, testing everything from the laws of gravity to momentum and everything in between. Special guest appearances on the show will include NBA stars Dwight Howard (Los Angeles Lakers) and JaVale McGee (Denver Nuggets); NFL stars Vernon Davis (San Francisco 49ers), Larry Fitzgerald (Arizona Cardinals), Jahvid Best (Detroit Lions) and Brandon Jacobs (San Francisco 49ers); former MLB star and current ESPN analyst Nomar Garciaparra; soccer star Zach Thornton; snowboarders Shaun White and Sage Kotsenburg; skateboarder Bob Burnquist; skier Simon Dumont; Olympic softball player Danielle Lawrie and NCAA basketball player Brittney Griner (Baylor Lady Bears.)
Disney XD ESPN Sport Science will premiere Saturday, September 29 at 11 a.m. on Disney XD.
