CORAPOLIS PA. — Former Pittsburgh Steelers Jerome Bettis along with Steelers Jarvis Jones recently appeared at Dick’s Sporting Goods headquarters in Coraopolis where they put some young athletes through the paces as part of the company’s “Sports Matter” project. According to KDKA, two area schools and a soccer club, suffering from financial shortfalls, received checks from Dick’s totaling more than $64,000 for their sports programs. Steelers running back, Jerome Bettis, presented a check to young athletes June 2014 for more than $64K from Dicks Sporting Goods for their sports programs. (more…)
Category: Sports Speaker News
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Dan Reeves Named Keynote Speaker at Boys and Girls Club of Americus Charity Dinner
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.
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Chicago Blackhawks Denis Savard to Make an Appearance at Hawk Chevy in Bridgevew IL
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.
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Dallas Mavericks Head Coach Rick Carlisle Speaks to Young Athletes at St. Lawrence University Basketball Camp
CANTON, N.Y. — Dallas Mavericks head coach, Rick Carlisle, recently spoke to a group of young athletes on June 30 at St. Lawrence University Basketball Camp in St. Lawrence University’s Burkman Gymnasium, makng this Carlisle’s second visit as a guest speaker in five years. The camp is a five-day event that draws in students from all across the north country, said Joseph Keniston, co-director of sports information at SLU. Participants represent grades two through 12. Source: ALAN RIZZO at Watertown Daily Times.
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Former Steelers Defensive Tackle Joe Greene to Sign Autographs at CSA Show July 13th in Chantilly VA
CHANTILLY, VA. — Former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle and Pro Football Hall of Famer, Mean Joe Greene, will appear on Sunday, July 13, 2014 from 12:15-1:15 pm to meet fans and sign autographs at the CSA Autograph & Memorabilia Show at Dulles Expo Center located at the Chantilly Shopping Center in Chantilly, VA.
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Former Cowboys WR Michael Irvin to Sign Autographs at CSA Show in Chantilly VA
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.
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San Antonio All-Star Center David Robinson to Host Basketball ProCamp in San Antonio TX
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
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
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Brandi Chastain Delivers Commencement Speech at Santa Clara University
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.
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New York Jets Wide Receiver Eric Decker to Host Football ProCamp in Boonton, N.J.
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 (more…)
