WILLIAMSPORT, PA. — Former MLB Hall of Famer, Dave Winfield, was the grand marshal of the 10th annual Grand Slam Parade that kicked off the Little League World Series activities in the Williamsport area on August 10, 2014. Winfield was also the guest speaker on August 14 at 8 a.m. at the world series kickoff breakfast sponsored by the Williamsport-Lycoming Chamber of Commerce at the Genetti Hotel. Besides speaking at the series breakfast, Winfield also threw out the ceremonial first pitch of the series. Source: Pennlive.com.
Dave Winfield Named Grand Marshal & Guest Speaker at the 2014 Little League World Series
Brandi Chastain Delivers Commencement Speech at Santa Clara University
SANTA CLARA, CA. — Soccer champion and Olympic Gold medalist, Brandi Chastain, was the commencement speaker on Saturday, June 14, where she spoke to more than 12,000 new graduates at Santa Clara University in Buck Shaw Stadium, in Santa Clara, CA.
New York Jets Wide Receiver Eric Decker to Host Football ProCamp in Boonton, N.J.
BOONTON, N.J. — Join New York Jets WR Eric Decker for football instruction and fun at the 2014 Citi Eric Decker Football ProCamp on July 19 at Boonton High School. The camp is from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 8. Cost: $99. Source: Procamps.com ... Read More
Baseball Legend Tony Gywnn Dies from Cancer
Baseball Legend Tony Gywnn lost his battle with cancer today. According to CNN, the Hall of Fame outfielder who spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the San Diego Padres, died after a multiyear battle with salivary gland cancer. He was 54.
Tony Gwynn, May 9, 1960 to June 16, 2014.
Mike Tyson Speaks to Miami Media About His Recent Iron Mike Productions Event
MIAMI, Fla. — Former Heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson, stopped by Local 10 News in Miami to promote his Iron Mike Productions’event that took place on July 10 at the American Airlines Arena, located in Downtown Miami, Florida along Biscayne Bay. Tyson also plans to be courtside for the NBA final Heats/Spurs game 4 Thursday night.
Chicago Bulls Legend Scottie Pippen to Host Three Day Skills Camp June 10-13
DEERFIELD, IL. — Former Chicago Bulls star, Scottie Pippen, will be hosting the Scottie Pippen Skills Camp on June 10-13 for boys ages 8-15 and girls ages 10-14. Pippen will be on the court all four days, working directly with the players and teaching his techniques. Pippen and his highly qualified staff have developed a four-day camp curriculum focused on fundamental basketball skills: ball handling, free throws, footwork & rebounding.
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.
Terrell Davis, Dave Winfield & Mike Miller to Appear at Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends Fundraiser
SIOUX FALLS, SD — In a recent announcement by Hy-Vee/Sanford Legends, five star athletes which include retired Denver Broncos running back, Terrell Davis, retired Hall of Fame outfielder, Dave Winfield, Memphis Grizzlies star, Mike Miller, Minnesota Vikings linebacker, Chad Greenway, and retired NBA star, Christian Laettner, are scheduled to appear at the 2014 Legends banquet on June 12 to 24 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD. ... Read More