Archives for May 2013

Denver Nuggets Coach George Karl Gives Emotional Speech After Winning NBA Coach of the Year Award (VIDEO)

Denver Nuggets coach, George Karl, who was named NBA Coach of the Year on May 8, 2013, held an emotional news conference at the Pepsi Center to thank everyone from his middle school coach who got him into the game to his good friend, the late Rick Majerus. It was the first time Karl had won the award in 25 years of coaching. ... Read More

Former Colorado Buffaloes Coach Bill McCartney To Be Inducted into College Football Hall Of Fame

Former Colorado Buffaloes coach Bill McCartney, along with 12 players and one other coach will be enshrined in the College Football HOF on December 10 in New York City. McCartney, 70, who recently lost his wife, told the media that he had been isolated and that the induction has helped him through a sad and tough time in his life. ... Read More

Football Great Vinny Testaverde To Be Inducted into 2013 College Football Hall of Fame

Former University of Miami quarterback, Vinny Testaverde, is one of three Heisman Trophy winners to be inducted into the 2013 College Football Hall of Fame. Testaverde, who won the Heisman Trophy in 1986, is joined by Florida’s Danny Wuerffel (1996) and Wisconsin’s Ron Dayne (1999). The induction ceremony will take place on Dec. 10 in New York City. ... Read More

Soccer Star Alex Morgan Appears at Book Signing at Bookends

RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Olympic Gold medalist and star soccer player Alex Morgan will be appearing at a book signing on Tuesday, May 7, at the Bookends in Ridgewood, NJ. The signing is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. She will be signing copies of “Saving the Team,” in which a twelve-year old girl moves from Connecticut to California, leaving her old friends and soccer team behind. In California, she is faced with the challenges of playing on a new soccer team that has a coach who doesn’t care whether the team wins or loses. Along the way, she makes new friends, thus allowing her to save the team from itself. ... Read More

Tennis Great Jimmy Connors Promotes His New Autobiography “The Outsider” at Several Upcoming Book Signings

Tennis great Jimmy Connors will be promoting his new autobiography, “The Outsider”, scheduled for release by HarperCollins on May 14, at several upcoming book signings…

• May 14 – Barnes & Noble at Citicorp Bldg, 160 E. 54th St, NY, NY. 12:30 p.m.
• May 14 – Bookends at 232 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, NJ. 7 p.m.
• May 22 – Barnes & Noble at Farmer’s Market, 189 Grove Dr, Los Angeles, CA. 7 p.m.

Jimmy Connors releases his new autobiography titled “The Outsider..” Through the book, Connors decides to finally let the public into the world he created on and off of the tennis court..

Jimmy Connors releases his new autobiography titled “The Outsider.” Through the book, Connors decides to finally let the public into the private world he created on and off of the tennis court..

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Gabby Douglas to Appear at Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Glendale CA

Olympic gymnastics gold medalist, Gabby Douglas, is scheduled to appear at a book signing tonight, May 6, at the Barnes & Noble on 210 Americana Way in Glendale, CA. The signing is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. She’ll be signing copies of “Raising The Bar”, in which she provides an inside look at her day-to-day world such as time with her friends and family, her favorite comfort foods and training routine. Gabby Douglas promotes her new book “Raising The Bar” ... Read More

Former Detroit Red Wings Chris Chelios Signs Autographs at Three Rivers Menard Mega Store

Former Detroit Red Wings, Chris Chelios, appeared last Monday night from 6-8 p.m. to meet the fans and sign autographs as part of Menard’s Grand Opening celebration to recognize the opening of its new Three Rivers, MI store located at 1001 Warner Drive. The celebration began on Saturday, April 27th, and continues for 9 days through May 5th.

Chris Chelios is a popular motivational speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.

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Big Pay Day for Packers QB Aaron Rodgers Now the Highest Paid Player in NFL History

GREEN BAY, WI — It was a big pay day for Green Bay Packers’ quarterback, Aaron Rodgers,  when the Green Bay Packers officially announced on Friday, April 26, that they had just signed Rodgers to a contract extension.

Aaron Rodgers signs a five year extension with the Green Bay Packers on April 26, 2013, making Rodgers the highest paid player in NFL history. Rodgers says he takes this as a big honor.

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Colin Kaepernick Endorses MoGo Sport Flavored Mouthguard

San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, has recently become brand ambassador for MoGo Sport flavored mouthguard and is set to appear in MoGo Sport’s marketing campaigns through print and social media. Kaepernick, a hero to many young kids,  said that he wished to inspire youngsters who played the game to wear mouthguards, which can protect them from possible dental damage. ... Read More