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ESPN.com To Debut "Wider World Of Sports" Starring Kenny Mayne

ESPN.com today will debut "Wider World of Sports," a Kenny Mayne-hosted homage to the classic ABC series "Wide World of Sports" in which Mayne travels around the world for unique sporting experiences. Originally announced at the May upfronts, the six-part series involves Mayne making stops in Brazil, England, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa and Thailand, with featured sports including extreme golf, elephant polo and Irish road bowling. Though not scripted like Mayne's prior online venture, the web comedy series "Mayne Street," the new effort will include elements of his offbeat sense of humor.

"We were looking to be in the moment while we're after these interesting sporting events, maybe have a few laughs, and not have it be just a straight travelogue," Mayne said. "Each time we went somewhere, it became our new favorite." Segments will run weekly through Nov. 16, beginning today with the first set based in Brazil that also features soccer star Ronaldinho. JC Penney has signed as an initial sponsor of "Wider World of Sports."

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