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  • Penn States Adam Taliaferro Named Guest Speaker at Limerick United Way Drive

    LIMERICK PA – Former Penn State cornerback, Adam Taliaferro who was paralyzed during a game and defied the odds to walk again, was named the featured speaker at the 2014 edition of Exelon Nuclear’s Limerick Generating Station’s annual United Way campaign on Friday Sept. 5. The event also featured an employee car and motorcycle show. During the event, the station also presented a $10,000 donation to Lower Pottsgrove Township’s Emergency Services Department, and a $5,000 donation to the Pottstown Senior Center.

    Photo shows former Penn State football player Adam Taliaferro in 2011 at WellSpan Health’s ‘Journey of Courage’ speaker series speaking about his injury and recovery.

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  • Joe Namath Hosts Celebrity Golf Classic for March of Dimes

    NYC — Jets legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Joe Namath, hosted the 10th Annual Joe Namath March of Dimes Celebrity Golf Classic on September 9 & 10 with nearly 100 other sports legends and celebrites attending. Celebrities included Meadowlark Lemon, the ‘Clown Prince of Basketball’,  Richard Roundtree, the first black action hero who played “Shaft” and Basketball Hall of Famer Bernard King, to name a few.

    Photo shows Joe Namath speaking to Class Act Sports about the Joe Namath Celebrity Golf Classic

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  • Chauncey Billups Says 'It's Just Time to Retire' After 17 Seasons in the NBA

    Former Pistons shooting guard, Chauncey Billups, announced his retirement Tuesday, September 9, 2014 after 17 seasons in the NBA, telling Yahoo! Sports: “My mind and my desire is still strong. I just can’t ignore the fact that I haven’t been healthy for three years.”

    Photo shows Chauncey Billups who announced his retirement on Sept. 9, 2014.

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  • Stephen Curry and Dell Curry to Host Basketball Procamp

    SAN FRANCISCO, CA. — Join Golden State Star Point Guard Stephen Curry and his father, former Charlotte Guard, Dell Curry for basketball instruction and fun at the 2014 Citi Dell & Stephen Curry Basketball ProCamps in partnership with State Farm. Location: St. Ignatius College Preparatory, San Francisco, CA. Date: Sept. 20, 2014. Session 1 Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $199. Session 2 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for parents and chld pairs. Cost: $299. Package Deal for Both Camps: $449. Source: Procamps.com.

    Photo shows Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry at 2014 ProCamps
    Photo shows Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry at 2014 ProCamps

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  • MMA Fighter Randy Couture to Compete on DWTS

    LOS ANGELES, CA.  — Ultimate Fighting champion, Randy Couture will compete on Season 19 Dancing With The Stars scheduled to air on ABC September 15, 2014. Couture is a former 3-time Heavyweight champion and 2-time Light Heavyweight champion. He is paired with pro dancer and 2-time Mirror Ball winner, Karina Smirnoff. (more…)

  • Olympic Track Star Lolo Jones to Compete on DWTS

    LOS ANGELES, CA. — Olympic track star, Lolo Jones, will compete on Season 19 Dancing With The Stars scheduled to air on ABC September 15, 2014. Jones is a three time Olympian in track and bob sledding. She is also a native of Des Moines Iowa as is past DWTS Mirror Ball winner, Shawn Johnson, who won a few years ago. Jones will be paired with pro partner Keo Motsepe, the first African American pro dancer to appear on the show.

    Qlympic track star, Loo Jones with pro dance partner, Keo Motsepe.

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  • Charles Tillman Signs Autographs at Gerald Kia in Naperville

    NAPERVILLE, IL. — Chicago Pro Bowler Defensive Back, Charles Tillman, was on hand August 30, 2014 from 11am-3:00pm to meet and greet fans, sign autographs and take pictures as part of the kickoff celebration for the new Gerald Kia opening located at 1661 Aurora Avenue in Naperville. Source: Chicago Tribune.

    Photo shows Charles Tillman in Feb. 2014 speaking with ESPN 2

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  • Roberto Alomar Signs Autographs Meet Fans at Little League World Series Block Party

    WILLIAMSPORT, PA. — Roberto Alomar, a switch hitter who played for seven major league teams between 1988 and 2004 and had a career .300 batting average, was on hand to meet and greet fans and to sign autographs for free between 6 and 7 p.m. as the featured guest at the Williamsport Welcomes the World block party. The event took place downtown between 5 and 10 p.m. on August 22, 2014 during championship weekend.  Source: Pennlive.

    Photo shows second baseman and 12x All Star, Roberto Alomar, speaking at his Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
    Photo shows 12x All Star, Roberto Alomar, speaking at his Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

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  • Carmelo Anthony to Host 2014 Citi Basketball ProCamp

    NEW YORK, NY. — New York All-Star Forward Carmelo Anthony will be on hand for basketball instruction and fun at the 2014 Citi Carmelo Anthony Basketball ProCamp. Location: Baruch College, New York, New York. Date: Sept. 13, 2014. Session 1 Time: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 5. Session 2 Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for boys and girls grades 6 – 12. Cost: $249. Limit: 200 campers per session. Source: Procamps.com.

    Photo shows New York Knicks All-Star Forward, Anthony Carmelo, appearing at 2014 ProCamp.

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  • Dave Winfield Named Grand Marshal & Guest Speaker at the 2014 Little League World Series

    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.

    Photo shows Dave Winfield speaking at his Hall of Fame Induction ceremony in 2013.

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