Atlanta Falcon’s quarterback, Matt Ryan, met with the media after Thursday’s practice, along with owner and chairman Arthur Blank, general manager Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith, to discuss his new five-year extension with the Falcons worth $103.75 million, which over the long course of the agreement is $20.75 million per year, making the deal second among quarterbacks in new money only behind Aaron Rodgers.
The York County Youth Development Center has organized a fundraising dinner and has named former Philadelphia Eagles, Vince Papale, as their keynote speaker. The 300-seat dinner will be held Sept. 26 at the Valencia Ballroom, 142 N. George St., York. The host and emcee for the night will be state Rep. Kevin Schreiber. (more…)
The hiring of Washington Redskins tight end, Chris Cooley, was announced on Tuesday, July 16, by Red Zebra Broadcasting, the company owned by Redskins owner Daniel Snyder that operates ESPN 980 (WTEM, 980 AM), the team’s flagship station in Washington. Cooley, 31, was signed to a multiyear deal, according to a written announcement. The written announcement said Cooley will serve as an “in-game contributor” to the radio broadcasts, providing analysis in a “Cooley’s Corner” segment that will be heard every quarter. (more…)
Digger Phelps, former basketball coach of Notre Dame, was told by his physician on Monday, July 1, that after six weeks of intensive treatment for bladder cancer, he is now cancer free. Phelps, a prostate cancer survivor, was dianosed with bladder cancer in April 2013. Less than three months later, his doctor gave him the good news. (more…)
KNOXVILLE, TN. — NASCAR legend, Jeff Gordon, appeared as the keynote speaker Thursday night, July 11, at the annual induction dinner held at the Knoxville Convention Center. The event was a major fund-raiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Before speaking at the dinner, however, Gordon, 41 and visibly graying, was bombarded with questions from the media about his aging and driving performance.
Five-time NBA All-Star and free agent, Chauncey Billups, has agreed to a two-year $5 Million plus contract, according to Yahoo Sports. Billups, 36, who hopes to finish out his career with the Pistons, will be a mentor for Detroit guard Brandon Knight, and be a rotating guard. Free agent, Chauncey Billups, will return to the Detroit Pistons under new coach Mo Cheeks. (more…)
Bo Jackson is no stranger when it comes to product endorsements. In his latest endorsement for 5-hour ENERGY®, Bo says that he doesn’t have the energy that he used to. Whether it be during a hectic business day, or a round of golf, Bo says that he uses 5-hour ENERGY® for a pick me up to get him through the day.
Former MLB right fielder, Tony Gwynn, and statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history, will appear at the 2013 Hall of Fame Spectacular held on July 26-27 at the Tunnicliff Inn located at 34-36 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown, NY. Gywnn will be available to meet fans and sign autographs on July 26 & July 27 between 2-3:30. Baseball great, Tony Gwynn, was inducted ino the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. Gwynn is one of our more popular athlete speakers, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent booking agency. (more…)
DYERSBURG, TN. — Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, was named the keynote speaker for the upcoming Sixth Anniversary Celebration of Dyersburg Regional Medical Center’s Healthy Woman program. The event will take place at First Christian Church on Saturday, Oct. 19, located at 400 E Tickle St, Dyersburg, TN. Tickets are $20 and include a vendor expo, fashion show, great food, door prizes and Miller’s presentation. To purchase tickets, please check www.dyersburgregionalmc.com for more information.
PAMPA, TX — Bobby Valentine, former manager of the Texas Rangers, has been named keynote speaker at the July 18, 2013 Cal Ripken Regional Baseball Tournament for players ages 9-10 in Pampa, TX. Valentine will speak at the M.K. Brown Auditorium in Pampa to players from 10 teams from Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. The Ripken Regional event will be held July 18-24, with the winning team advancing to the ages 9-10 World Series in Ocala, Fla. The banquet is open to the public. The cost is $20. Bobby Valentine is a popular keynote speaker, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. (more…)