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Dan Reeves Named Keynote Speaker at Boys and Girls Club of Americus Charity Dinner

July 14, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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.

Photo shows former NFL coach Dan Reeves speaking on April 18, 2014 to Fort Wayne YMCA.

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Chicago Blackhawks Denis Savard to Make an Appearance at Hawk Chevy in Bridgevew IL

July 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment

BRIDGEVIEW, IL — Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Hall of Famer Denis Savard along with The Score will make an appearance on Friday July 25, 2014 at Hawk Chevy located at 8200 S. Harlem Ave. in Bridgeview, IL. Savard will appear from 6pm-7:30pm. Fans will have an opportunity to meet Savard, and enter to win great prizes from The Score.

Photo shows former Chicago Blackhawks great Denis Savard speaking with Jeremy Roenick in the 1st period of the 2014 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series in Chicago.

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Former Cowboys WR Michael Irvin to Sign Autographs at CSA Show in Chantilly VA

July 3, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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.

Photo shows former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, Michael Irvin, delivering an inspirational speech after being honored at the 2007 Sports Spectacular charity fundraiser event.

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San Antonio All-Star Center David Robinson to Host Basketball ProCamp in San Antonio TX

July 1, 2014 By Leave a Comment

SAN ANTONIO, TX — Join 2-time World Champion and 10-time San Antonio All-Star Center, David Robinson, for basketball instruction and fun at the 2014 H-E-B David Robinson Basketball ProCamp on July 17 at Mission Concepcion Sports Park. The camp is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $99. Source: Procamps.com.

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San Francisco Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott to Appear at Sports Authority in East Palo Alto

June 25, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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

Photo shows Ronnie Lott speaking at the Fund A Dream event in November 2012

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Brandi Chastain Delivers Commencement Speech at Santa Clara University

June 20, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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.

Photo shows ’91 Soccer Champion and Olympic Gold medalist, Brandi Chastain, speaking on June 14, 2014 to more than 12,000 new graduates at Santa Clara University in Buck Shaw Stadium.

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New York Jets Wide Receiver Eric Decker to Host Football ProCamp in Boonton, N.J.

June 18, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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

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Baseball Legend Tony Gywnn Dies from Cancer

June 16, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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.

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Mike Tyson Speaks to Miami Media About His Recent Iron Mike Productions Event

June 11, 2014 By Leave a Comment

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.

Photo shows Mike Tyson speaking with Local 10 News Miami June 9, 2014 to promote his event.

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MLB Hall of Famer Frank Robinson to Sign Autographs at The 2014 Chantilly Show

June 9, 2014 By Leave a Comment

CHANTILLY, VA. — 1982 MLB Hall of Famer & 14X MLB All Star, Frank Robinson, will appear on Saturday July 12, 2014 at The 2014 Chantilly Show. The event is located at Dulles Expo Center, 4320 Chantilly Shopping Center Chantilly, VA. Pricing is $100 for small flats/ balls, $130 16×20’s/ caps/ eqpt, $225 bats/ jerseys & $50 ins. Mr. Robinson will not do Photo Ops.

Photo shows MLB Hall of Famer, Frank Robinson, speaking about the Youth Baseball Academy.

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