Cal Ripken Jr to Appear For ‘Squeeze Play’ Book Signing at Amway Center in Orlando

March 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment

ORLANDO, FL — Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken Jr., will appear along with the Washington Wizards on Friday, March 14th, at Amway Center in Orlando. The Florida League and Orlando Magic have partnered to provide Florida League fans a unique game night opportunity. Fans can purchase their own ticket package that includes entry to the game, a copy of the book “Squeeze Play”, and an exclusive signing of the book with Cal Ripken Jr.

Photo shows retired Baltimore Orioles shortstop and Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. in January 2014 speaking with Adam Schein about A-Rod controversy.

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MLB Legend Bobby Valentine Named Keynote Speaker at Knights of St. Patrick Banquet

March 7, 2014 By Leave a Comment

NEW HAVEN, CT. — Former Boston Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine has been named the keynote speaker at the 136th Annual Banquet of the Knights of St. Patrick beginning with a social hour at 6 p.m. on March 17 at the New Haven Lawn Club, located at 193 Whitney Ave. The event will continue with dinner followed by Valentines speech.

Photo shows MLB legend Bobby Valentine speaking with One World Sports on Jan. 27, 2014 about Masahiro Tanaka and his transition from the Rakuten Eagles to the New York Yankees.

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Ray Lewis Named Featured Speaker at this Year’s LSU Football Coaches Clinic

March 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment

BATON ROUGE, LA — Retired Ravens linebacker, Ray Lewis, has been named the featured speaker at at this year’s LSU Football Coaches Clinic. Along with Lewis, New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator, Rob Ryan, will also be a guest speaker at the clinic. The event will be held at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on March 27-29. Ryan will take the podium Thursday, March 27 at 7:15 p.m. and Lewis will speak Friday, March 28 at 11:45 a.m. Former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis will be the featured speaker at the 2014 LSU Football Coaches Clinic on March 27-29, 2014. ... Read More

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Gene Stallings Named Keynote Speaker at DeKalb County Schools Coliseum Dinner

February 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment

RAINSVILLE, AL — Former Crimson Tide coach, Gene Stallings has been named the keynote speaker at DeKalb County Schools Coliseum in Rainsville, Al. The event takes place on March 1 where a special VIP Meet and Greet begins at 5 pm. Events begin at 7 pm.

Photo shows coach Gene Stallings as the keynote speaker at “An Evening That Will Live Beyond”, an inaugural fundraiser for Mobile Medical DIsaster Relief that was held on April 17, 2012 at The Factory at Franklin. The evening included a spirited performance by Big Daddy Weave to a capacity audience that included Sheryl Crow, Scott Hamilton and many others.

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Eric Decker & Demaryius Thomas Announce 2nd Annual Denver Youth Football Camp

February 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment

DENVER, CO. — Denver Broncos wide receivers, Eric Decker & Demaryius Thomas, have announced the upcoming dates and location of their second annual Denver area youth football camp. The event, presented by SunnyD, will take place from 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM on May 17 & 18, 2014 at Mullen High School in Denver, CO. The camp is open to boys and girls of all skill levels from grades 1 to 8. Cost of the camp is just $149. Broncos wide receivers Eric Decker and Demaryius Thomas will hold their 2nd annual 2-day Football ProCamp on May 17-18, 2014 at Mullen High School in Denver. ... Read More

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Ken Griffey Jr, Barry Larkin Launch Mission of Baseball Diplomacy in Cuba

February 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment

HAVANNA, CUBA — Baseball megastars, Ken Griffey Jr & Barry Larkin, arrived in Havana, Cuba as part of a sports-diplomacy program where the main goal is to foster personal ties between citizens of the United States and Cuba, who both share the love of baseball.

Photo shows Ken Griffey Jr. & Barry Larkin speaking to the media about their diplomatic baseball mission in Cuba. Each spoke on Feb. 16, 2014 at a clinic the players put on for Cuban youth

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Jennie Finch Speaks to Female Student Athletes at CWA Luncheon at Binghamton University

February 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. —  Olympic Gold medalist and former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher, Jennie Finch, spoke Monday afternoon, February 3, at Binghamton University’s Celebrating Women’s Athletics Luncheon, an annual affair held at the Events Center to recognize the achievements of the school’s female student-athletes. Former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher Jennie Finch signed autographs after speaking at the CWA Luncheon on Monday, Feb 3, 2014. ... Read More

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Magic Johnson Named Keynote Speaker at Desert Christian Fundraiser

February 6, 2014 By Leave a Comment

INDIAN WELLS, CA. — Former NBA legend, Magic Johnson, has been named the keynote speaker at Desert Christian Academy’s 24th annual auction gala fundraiser to be held on March 29th at the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort in Indian Wells, California. The benefit is the school’s primary fundraiser for the school of 500 students. Tickets to the event are $150 per person. The school’s annual auction gala is their primary fundraiser, and all proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit the school’s 500 students.

with the Lakers.

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Brian Urlacher Invited by Lovie Smith to Help Out at Tampa Bay Buccaneers Training Camp

February 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Former Chicago Bears star linebacker, Brian Urlacher, was invited by Tampa Bay Buccaneers new head coach, Lovie Smith, to spend some time at their training camp.

Photo shows former Chicago Bears linebacker, Brian Urlacher, with speaking with New Bucs head coach Lovie Smith on Fox Football Daily.

Photo shows former Chicago Bears linebacker, Brian Urlacher, speaking with Tampa Bay Buccaneers new head coach, Lovie Smith, on Fox Football Daily, January 7, 2014.

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John Elway Talks Super Bowl With Media

January 28, 2014 By Leave a Comment

Two time Super Bowl champ and Denver Broncos executive, John Elway, will be returning to the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 2, after 16 years, this time to hopefully win one as an executive. Elway, who made 5 appearances in the Super Bowl as a quarterback, will add six appearances to his Super Bowl matchup record hopefully this time as an executive.

Photo shows John Elway speaking with FOX Super Bowl Daily on January 28, 2014, about Super Bowl XLVIII.

Photo shows John Elway speaking with FOX Super Bowl Daily about Super Bowl XLVIII.

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