BUFFALO, NY. — According to BuffaloNews.com to cite sources, the 2014-15 lineup for the University at Buffalo’s Distinguished Speakers Series includes comedian John Oliver, NBA legend Magic Johnson and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Rounding out the list of speakers are authors Cheryl Strayed, Wes Moore and oceanographer Robert Ballard.
Magic Johnson Named Keynote Speaker at University of Buffalo’s Speakers Series
NFL Great Eric Dickerson to Speak at 3rd Annual Fit and Faithful Living Expo in Dallas
DALLAS, TX. — NFL and SMU Hall of Famer, Eric Dickerson, will be the featured speaker at the Third Annual Fit and Faithful Living Expo in Dallas on Saturday, September 13, 2014, from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. The event takes place in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center/Theater Room at Southern Methodist University at 140 Dyer in Dallas. Source: North Dallas Gazette.
Join Basketball Coach Bill Self at 2014 Basketball ProCamp in Overland Park
OVERLAND PARK, KS. — Join 2008 National Champion, 10-time Big XII Champion and 2012 Coach of the Year, Bill Self, for basketball instruction and fun at the 2014 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bill Self Basketball ProCamp with host Andrew Wiggins. The dates are August 9-10 at Shawnee Mission West High School. Wiggins will be at the camp on August 10th. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $149. Source: Procamps.com.
Steelers Jerome Bettis Presents Young Athletes With $64K for ‘Sports Matter’ Project
CORAPOLIS PA. — Former Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis along with Steelers Jarvis Jones recently appeared at Dick’s Sporting Goods headquarters in Coraopolis where they put some young athletes through the paces as part of the company’s “Sports Matter” project. According to KDKA, two area schools and a soccer club, suffering from financial shortfalls, received checks from Dick’s totaling more than $64,000 for their sports programs. Steelers running back, Jerome Bettis, presented a check to young athletes June 2014 for more than $64K from Dicks Sporting Goods for their sports programs. ... Read More
Dan Reeves Named Keynote Speaker at Boys and Girls Club of Americus Charity Dinner
AMERICUS, GA. — Former NFL coach and Americus native, Dan Reeves, will be the keynote speaker at the Boys and Girls Club’s Steak and Stake Charity Dinner on July 22 held at the Georgia Southwestern State University Student Success Center Storm Dome. A Silent Auction will begin at 5 p.m. followed by a dinner and program at 6 p.m. Performances by the Boys and Girls Club’s own 2014 Americus Idol winner, Heather Grinolds, and the 2014 Americus Idol first runner-up, Regina Thomas will be featured. Source: Americus Times Recorder.
Former Cowboys WR Michael Irvin to Sign Autographs at CSA Show in Chantilly VA
CHANTILLY, VA. — Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, Michael Irvin, will appear at the CSA Autograph & Memorabilia Show at Dulles Expo Center at the Chantilly Shopping Center in Chantilly on Saturday, July 12, 2014 from 1:00-2:00 pm to meet fans and sign autographs.
San Francisco Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott to Appear at Sports Authority in East Palo Alto
EAST PALO ALTO,, CA. — 49er’s Hall of Famer, Ronnie Lott, will appear on Saturday, June 28, at Sports Authority’s East Palo Alto store as part of the chain’s reopening celebration after the store’s remodel. Lott will appear from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Source: Palo Alto Patch
Ken Griffey Sr. to Hold “Big Red” Book Signing at Three Locations in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, OH, — Cinncinati Reds fans will now have the opportunity to meet former Cincinnati Reds outfielder, Ken Griffey Sr., who is scheduled to sign copies of his new book, “Big Red” at three different locations in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Meet Emmitt Smith at Upcoming Autograph Signings at Field of Dreams Store in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV. — Former NFL running back, Emmitt Smith, is set to meet his fans and sign autographs over the next six months at the Field of Dreams Store located in Las Vegas.
Wade Boggs Makes Appearance for Charity at Murrells Inlet Outpost Grand Opening
MURRELLS INLET, S.C– MLB Hall of Famer, Wade Boggs, made an appearance on Saturday, April 5, for a charity event held at the Grand Opening for Murrells Inlet Outpost in Murrells Inlet, S.C. Before the event began, Boggs signed a few items for fans that would eventually be auctioned off live along with other items to benefit Hands of Hope Charity.