ARLINGTON, TX — MLB great & former Texas Rangers CEO, Nolan Ryan, will be the keynote speaker at UT Arlington’s First Pitch Fundraiser Friday, January 17, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Capital One Club at Rangers Ballpark located at 1000 Ballpark Way. MLB legend and Former Texas Rangers CEO, Nolan Ryan, is a popular motivational speaker says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. (more…)
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Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan, Howie Long Question Seattles Offense Against San Francisco in NFC Matchup: VIDEO
Coming off of the 49ers win on Sunday, the FOX NFL Sunday crew discuss Seattle’s matchup with San Francisco in the NFC Championship. Jimmy Johnson voices his concern about Seattle’s offense. He questions whether they have enough weapons to offensively put points on the board. With great defenses on both sides, Johnson says Russell Wilson will need a strong passing game and he has not been that sharp in the last few games.
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Pete Rose Named Featured Speaker at Mariemont Sports Stag in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI, OH. — Former MLB player and Cincinnati Reds manager, Pete Rose, will be the featured guest speaker at the Mariemont Sports Stag scheduled for Feb. 3rd. The event is being held at the 20th Century Theatre located at 3021 Madison Rd, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Photo shows former MLB player and Cincinnati Reds manager, Pete Rose, speaking in an interview with Keith Olbermann in Oct. 2013 about his progress on his MLB reinstatement. -
NFL Coach Mike Smith Named Keynote Speaker at Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Meeting
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Mike Smith, head coach of the Atlanta Falcons, has been named the keynote speaker at the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce’s 94th Annual Meeting. The event, sponsored by Halifax Health, will take place on Feb. 10, 2014 at the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort. Atlanta Falcons coach, Mike Smith was at the annual Georgia-Carolina Council Boy Scouts of America Friends of Scouting Leadership dinner held on March 21, 2013 at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center. (more…)
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MLB Stars, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & Frank Thomas Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
NEW YORK — Three MLB stars, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & Frank Thomas, were elected to the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame, Wednesday January 8, on their first ballot debut. Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine will join their former Atlanta Braves manager, Bobby Cox, at the July 27 induction along with Joe Torre and Tony La Russa, also elected last month.
MLB players, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & Frank Thomas, who were elected to the Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame on January 8, 2014.
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Retired NBA Star Rick Barry Scheduled to Sign Autographs at Bridges Scoreboard Restaurant in Griffith IN
GRIFFITH, IN. — Retired NBA star Rick Barry is scheduled to sign autographs at Bridges’ Scoreboard Restaurant from 6 to 8 p.m. on Jan. 22. The restaurant is located at 121 N Griffith Blvd in Griffith, IN. Autograph tickets are currently on sale. Advance autograph tickets are $30 (1 autograph) or $50 (2 autographs). Tickets at the door are $40 (1 autograph). Photos of Rick Barry will be on sale for $10 each.
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Bobby Valentine Named Guest Speaker at Southington Chamber of Commerce Event
SOUTHINGTON, CT. — The Southington Chamber of Commerce has named former Red Sox and Mets baseball manager Bobby Valentine their guest speaker at their upcoming celebrity supper scheduled on Jan. 7th at the Aqua Turf Club located in Plainsville, CT. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a dinner at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 for chamber members and $35 for guests. A silent sports auction hosted by Awards of Elegance will also take place.
Photo shows Bobby Valentine, speaking in 2009 at Western New England College as part of the Center for International Sport Business “For the Love of the Games” speaker series. -
Steve Garvey Named Keynote Speaker at Government Fleet Expo
SAN DIEGO, CA. — Baseball great, Steve Garvey, has been named keynote speaker at the Government Fleet Expo & Conference to be held in San Diego, California. Garvey will deliver the breakfast keynote address on Tuesday June 3, 2014 beginning at 8:30 a.m. through 10:00 a.m. The Government Fleet Expo & Conference is an event where public fleet professionals from across the country network, share ideas and learn new ROI strategies.
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Mitch Williams Named Keynote Speaker at Penn State Annual First Pitch Dinner
STATE COLLEGE, PA. — Former Major League pitcher and current MLB Network analyst, Mitch Williams, has been named the keynote speaker at the Penn State annual First Pitch Dinner to be held on February 1, 2014. The event will host a kid’s clinic from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday morning followed by a practice from noon to 2 p.m. A VIP reception and silent auction are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 6 p.m. Penn State head coach Rob Cooper will also provide remarks during the banquet.
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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.