Amy Van Dyken Named Keynote Speaker at U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Awards Dinner to be Held in Chicago

CHICAGO, IL — Six-time Olympic gold medalist, Amy Van Dyken has been named the keynote speaker at the annual meeting of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic family to be held on Sept. 25-26 at the Hilton Hotel in Chicago. The two-day event themed “Power of Sport,” will  featurie Amy Van Dyken-Rouen as the keynote speaker, and Tamron Hall, co-host of NBC’s TODAY show and MSNBC’s NewsNation as the host. Source: SwimSwam.com

Photo shows Amy Van Dyken speaking in 2014 about her spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

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Johnny Bench, Jim Tressel Named Speakers at 2015 YSU Baseball First Pitch Breakfast

YOUNGSTOWN, OH. — Former Cincinnati Reds catcher, Johhny Bench and Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel have been named the featured speakers at the 2015 YSU Baseball First Pitch Breakfast scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 17, 2015.  Location: Blue Wolf Events at The Maronite Center on Meridian Road in Youngstown. General admission tickets are $25 apiece, and reserved priority tables for groups of eight are available for $400. Corporate packages, which also includes two tickets for dinner with the speakers the night before, are available for $700. Source: Youngstown State University.

Photo shows YSU president, Jim Tressel (L) and former Reds catcher, Johnny Bench (R) who will appear  as the featured speakers at the 2015 YSU Baseball First Pitch Breakfast.

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Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Buys 100 Devon Still Bengals Jerseys for Pediatric Cancer

Earlier this week the Cincinnati Bengals announced that all proceeds of Devon Still’s jersey sales would go to the Cincinnati’s children hospital. They have raised a significant amount of money so far thanks in part to a classy move by New Orleans Saints coach, Sean Payton, who bought 100 Devon Still jerseys at $100 each after he heard Still’s story on the radio.
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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. ... Read 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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