Archives for December 2013

Keyshawn Johnson Wakes Mike Ditka After He Falls Asleep On Sunday NFL Countdown: VIDEO

Former NFL coach and ESPN commentator, Mike Ditka, got caught dozing off on December 29th’s live broadcast on ESPN’s Sunday NLF Countdown. When the show cut back to the studio, Keyshawn Johnson gradually realized Ditka was asleep, and nudged Ditka awake about as inconspicuously as possible while on live television.

Photo shows Mike Ditka being nudged by Keyshawn Johnson after Ditka fell asleep on December 29th's ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown.

Photo shows Mike Ditka being nudged by Keyshawn Johnson after Ditka fell asleep on December 29th’s ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown.

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George Brett Named Keynote Speaker at Meet the Tigers Baseball Banquet in Memphis

MEMPHIS, TN. — Baseball Hall of Famer, George Brett, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Meet the Tigers Baseball Banquet scheduled on Jan. 17, 2014 at the on-campus Holiday Inn, located at 3700 Central Ave in Memphis, TN. Tiger baseball coach, Daron Schoenrock, told the media that University of Memphis interim president Brad Martin’s friendship with Brett was a key factor in securing Brett’s appearance at the banquet.

Photo shows George Brett speaking to the media in July 2013 speaking about the “Pine Tar Game” against the New York Yankees that was played 30 years ago on July 24, 1983.

Photo shows George Brett speaking to the media in July 2013  about the “Pine Tar Game” against the New York Yankees that was played 30 years ago on July 24, 1983.

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Magic Johnson Named Keynote Speaker at “Y” Sports Dinner

WINNEPEG, Canada — Basketball legend, Magic Johnson, has been named the keynote speaker at the 42nd annual “Y” Sports Dinner to be held in Winnepeg, Canada. Johnson is scheduled to speak at the June 19 Convention Centre gala, which will raise money for scholarships and programs at the Rady JCC.

Photo shows magic Johnson delivering the keynote speech  at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for the Champions of Health Gala supporting Oklahoma Caring Foundation.

Photo shows Magic Johnson delivering the keynote speech at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for the Champions of Health Gala supporting Oklahoma Caring Foundation.

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Tommy John Named Guest Speaker at ‘Roadrunner Baseball Hot Stove Dinner’

Retired MLB pitcher, Tommy John, has been named the guest speaker at the inaugural ‘Roadrunner Baseball Hot Stove Dinner’ scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Kern County Fairgrounds. The event, presented by Motor City Auto Center, features special guest speaker Tommy John, former Major League Baseball player for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Tommy John, speaking on March 30, 2012 at MTSU’s 2012 “Baseball in Literature and Culture Conference.”

Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Tommy John, speaking on March 30, 2012 at MTSU’s 2012 “Baseball in Literature and Culture Conference.”

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Barry Alvarez Named Keynote Speaker at Fox Valley Technical Institute in Appleton, WI

APPLETON, WI. — University of Wisconson athletic director, Barry Alvarez, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, Dec 3, at Fox Valley Technical Institute in Appleton. Alvarez, 66, spoke about his first-year coach Gary Andersen, the upcoming BCS Championship Game, his role on the new College Football Playoff Committee, Russell Wilson and his future at Wisconsin.

 Photo shows University of Wisconsin athletic director, Barry Alvarez, speaking at college football playoff press conference in October 2013.

Photo shows University of Wisconsin athletic director, Barry Alvarez, speaking to the media at the college football playoff press conference in October 2013.

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Tony LaRussa, Joe Torre & Bobby Cox Speak About Their Election into Baseball Hall of Fame – VIDEO

Three of baseball’s winningest managers, Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa, were unanimously elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday, December 9, 2013. According to ESPN, all three managers were selected on all 16 ballots when the committee met at the MLB winter meetings on Sunday in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The induction ceremony will take place on July 27, 2014 in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Photo shows former baseball mangers, Bobby Cox, Joe Torre & Tony LaRussa speaking to ESPN after they were elected to the Baseball hall of Fame on December 9, 2013.

Photo shows former baseball mangers, Bobby Cox, Joe Torre & Tony LaRussa speaking to ESPN after they were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on December 9, 2013.

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Deion Sanders Named Keynote Speaker at Charity Event

SUNLAND PARK, N.M.– NFL great, Deion Sanders, is scheduled to appear as the keynote speaker on March 22, 2014, for an annual United Blood Services charity event. The Sunland Park Derby Gala benefiting UBS will be held at 6 p.m. at the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Signature Showroom, located at 1200 Futurity Dr, Sunland Park, NM. The Proceeds from the 11th annual gala will be used toward training and educating volunteer blood donors and coordinators as well as high school and college scholarships. ... Read More

Bobby Cox Speaks with Baseball Hall of Fame After Election to Induction Class of 2014

Bobby Cox, former MLB third baseman and manager, speaks with the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first interview after being elected to the Induction Class of 2014. He talks about getting the call and preparing for the Summer of 2014.

Photo shows Bobby Cox speaking in a 2013 interview with the Baseball Hall of Fame after his induction.

Photo shows Bobby Cox speaking in a 2013 interview with the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Gaylord Perry Named Keynote Speaker at Oral Roberts University Diamond Dinner

TULSA OK. — Former MLB pitcher, Gaylord Perry, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker on Friday, Jan. 31, at Oral Roberts University’s annual Diamond Dinner. The event will take place at the Marriott Southern Hills, located at 1902 East 71st Street S. in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A silent auction will begin at 6 pm, with dinner and the evening’s program beginning at 6:30.

 Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Gaylord Perry, speaking to Tommy Viola of Knights TV

Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Gaylord Perry, speaking to Tommy Viola of Knights TV in 2013.

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Rick Pitino Named Keynote Speaker at Steak and Steak Dinner

SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Louisville basketball coach, Rick Pitino, has been named the keyote speaker at the annual Steak and Steak Dinner to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield, Missouri. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at the University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield, MO.

Photo shows Louisville coach Rick Pitino who will be speakingat the annual Steak and Steak Dinner set for April 22, 2014  at University Plaza Convention Center.

Photo shows Louisville coach, Rick Pitino, promoting himself as keynote speaker at the annual Steak and Steak Dinner set for April 22, 2014 at University Plaza Convention Center.

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