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ESPN staff
Today, ESPN2 once again unveiled “The Ocho,” a 24-hour celebration of some of the wackiest and off-the-wall events in sports. From dodgeball juggling to regular dodgeball to chess boxing to a spirited rock-paper-scissors tournament, it was an epic day on “The Ocho.” Re-live it here.
“The Ocho” 2018 programming schedule
(ESPN2, all times Eastern)
ESPN8: The Ocho is happening all day on ESPN2.
You don’t want to miss this. pic.twitter.com/AIgqjPg4hT
— SportsNation (@SportsNation) August 8, 2018
Let the games begin
.@ESPN #TheOcho bureau reporter Cotton McKnight files breaking news; any word from fellow #Dodgeball staples @batemanjason @RedHourBen?https://t.co/evFjGe6Hzb pic.twitter.com/tgPir2vxuo
— ESPN Front Row (@ESPNFrontRow) August 8, 2018
Just a taste of what you’ll see on #TheOcho today. pic.twitter.com/jv3a0j1BKG
— ESPN (@espn) August 8, 2018
0:35
Get ready for a day full of fringe sports on The Ocho.
Top moments
THE DISRESPECT! #TheOcho pic.twitter.com/M0WqFneS5v
— ESPN (@espn) August 8, 2018
Yes, long flowing hair is a requirement for this sport. #TheOcho pic.twitter.com/r5xaM66wtK
— ESPN (@espn) August 8, 2018
A look back at a “darty party” worthy of #TheOcho. pic.twitter.com/nZQJNpYOig
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 8, 2018
“This shot … so much on the line.”
The intensity is real over on #TheOcho pic.twitter.com/kdVzx4CtEI
— ESPN (@espn) August 8, 2018
1:27
Kenny Mayne provides the call on The Ocho for some clutch cornhole action.
1:20
Kenny Mayne provides the highlights for a dramatic moment of darts action on The Ocho.
No idea what’s happening here, but we think it’s an #SCtop10? #TheOcho pic.twitter.com/hsGn7VdJz0
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) August 8, 2018
Who’s in?
Dearest @espn I still remember writing the script for Dodgeball in my crappy apartment off of Melrose. This makes me so happy. Have fun tomorrow.
— Rawson Thurber (@RawsonThurber) August 8, 2018
Anyone else watch Spikeball or Cornhole from MCU Park on #TheOcho this morning? pic.twitter.com/HW4Mzmw6Yh
— Brooklyn Cyclones (@BKCyclones) August 8, 2018
Thank goodness… I can finally get my obscure sports fix. #TheOcho is here on ESPN2! @espn
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) August 8, 2018
Self-appointed Jedi Knight master Alain Bloch was recently crowned Saber Legion world champ. He’s got all the moves. pic.twitter.com/WAgoac6tOG
— SportsNation (@SportsNation) August 8, 2018
Waiting on my daughter’s orthodontist appointment to end, sitting in waiting room, watching darts on #TheOcho on my phone. God bless America. pic.twitter.com/jQCbF464Hv
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) August 8, 2018
Saber fighting announcer’s name on #TheOcho is Thor? Okay, seriously, @espn should do this on the 8th day of every month.
— David Fleming (@FlemESPN) August 8, 2018
I have no idea what Flat Track Derby is…but I can’t stop watching. #TheOcho pic.twitter.com/6OnjfuEWds
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) August 8, 2018
Trick shots!!!! #TheOcho pic.twitter.com/WQxaxl3IMv
— Ryan McGee (@ESPNMcGee) August 8, 2018
Stories
“The Ocho” — An Illustrated Guide
Your guide to understanding some of the weirdest sports on the planet.
“DodgeBall” director: How “The Ocho” became a thing
Rawson Marshall Thurber, director of “DodgeBall: An Underdog Story,” talks about the film and the genesis of “The Ocho” joke.
The LeBron James of lightsaber fighting, Alain Bloch is
By day, Alain Bloch is a software engineer. By night, he morphs into a self-appointed Jedi Knight, a lethal plastic sword-wielding star who dominates lightsaber fighting.
The Ocho is taking over ESPN2’s airwaves with the Saber Legion World Championships — here’s a complete guide of how to dominate like the very best Jedi Knight master in the galaxy.
Video
“The Ocho“
Watch videos from the ESPN8 “The Ocho” collection on WatchESPN.
Fitz and Golic Jr. present “The Ocho” sport of the day
ESPN’s Jason Fitz and Mike Golic Jr. demonstrate some of the weirdest, and best, of “The Ocho” sports.
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