GREENBAY, WI. — Over 67,000 fans showed up to Lambeau Field on July 18 to honor former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre being inducted into the Packers hall of fame. An emotional Favre delivered a heartfelt speech.
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An Emotional Brett Favre Speaks to Over 67,00 Fans During his Induction into Packers Hall of Fame
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Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp was held on July 18-19
DENVER, CO. — Denver All-Pro Wide Receiver Demaryius Thomas held his Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp presented by SunnyD for football instruction and fun on July 18th-July 19th, 2015 at Mullen High School located at 3601 S Lowell Blvd in Denver, CO. The Demaryius Thomas Football ProCamp was 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for grades 1 – 8.
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Phil Simms Guest Speaker at Mike Geltrude Foundation Benefit
BELLEVUE, N.J. — Former Giants QB, Phil Simms, was the guest speaker at the Mike Geltrude Foundation’s Ninth Annual Benefit at Nanina’s in the Park in Belleville. Based in Nutley, the Foundation raises awareness and funds to fight melanoma. Simms also added his signature to a wine bottle with celebrity autographs to be auctioned for the cause.
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Two-Time Masters Champion Tom Watson Says He will Retire After the 2016 Masters
ST. ANDREWS, SCOTLAND — Two-time Masters champion, Tom Watson, made an official announcement on Wednesday, July 15, that 2016 will be his final trip to Augusta National to compete in the Masters, citing a decline in skills as the reason. Source: pga.com. (more…) -
MLB Legend Pete Rose Manages the CornBelters at the Corn Crib
NORMAL, IL. — A huge crowd came out on July 9 to watch former Cincinnati Reds legend, Pete Rose, manage the CornBelters at the Corn Crib, the ballpark for the Normal CornBelters of central Illinois. The highly promoted event included the opportunity to watch Rose manage the CornBelters and to witness his induction as the inaugural member of the CornBelter Hall of Fame. Fans also chose to pay $135 for a CornBelters jersey signed by the Hit King (“4,256”) himself, or $100 for a meet and greet, which included a photo and autograph. Source: The NY Times.
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Lute Olson Named Keynote Speaker at 4th Annual Coaches Dinner
FLAGSTAFF, AZ. — Lute Olson, the former University of Arizona head coach, has been named the keynote speaker at the Northern Arizona University men’s basketball team’s fourth annual Coaches Dinner on July 30. The dinner will take place at Pine Canyon Country Club in Flagstaff. A meet-and-greet begins at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner beginning at 6 p.m. The dinner will be followed by the two-day coaches clinic on July 31 and Aug. 1, with Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger and IUPUI head coach Jason Gardner among those scheduled to speak. Source: AZ Daily Sun.
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Chicago All-Pro RB Matt Forte Hosts Citi Matt Forte Football ProCamp in Partnership with Jewel-Osco Presented by SunnyD
ADDISON, IL. — Chicago All-Pro Running Back Matt Forte recently hosted the Citi Matt Forte Football ProCamp in partnership with Jewel-Osco and presented by SunnyD. The ProCamp took place on Saturday and Sunday June 13th-June 14th at Addison Trail High School located at 213 N Lombard Rd in Addison, IL Source: Procamps.
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Former Ohio State QB Troy Smith to be Guest Speaker at July 10th Fundraiser in Sandusky Ohio
SANDUSKY, OH.– Former Ohio State quarterback, Troy Smith, will be a guest speaker on July 10 at the ‘Walking the Talk’ fundraiser at Kalahari Resort and Convention Center in Sandusky. Ted Ginn Sr., the longtime head football coach at Cleveland Glenville High School, will be the keynote speaker. Source: Sandusky Register.
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Join Basketball Coach Bill Self Aug 8-9 at the 2015 Basketball ProCamp in Overland Park
OVERLAND PARK, KS. — Join 11-time Big XII Champion, 2008 National Champion, and 2012 Coach of the Year Bill Self at the Bill Self Basketball ProCamp presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors and SunnyD on August 8-9 at Shawnee Mission West High School. Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $149. Source: Procamps.com.
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Join Indiana All-Star Forward Paul George at the Kroger Unplug and Play Paul George Basketball ProCamp July 11th and 12th
AVON, IN. — Join Indiana All-Star Forward Paul George at the Kroger Unplug and Play Paul George Basketball ProCamp in partnership with Tide. The ProCamp takes place on Saturday and Sunday July 11th-July 12th, at Avon High School located at7575 E. County Rd. 150 South, Avon, IN. Source: Procamps