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Boomer Esiason Named Keynote Speaker at JCC Rockland Sports Tribute Dinner

January 12, 2015 By

SUFFEN, N.Y. — Former NFL QB Boomer Esiason has been named the keynote speaker and will kick off the New Year with a tribute to sports and community at its inaugural Sports Dinner. The event honors Steven Beldock, a long-serving member of the JCC’s board of directors, and Stephanie Hausner, a Clarkstown town councilwoman. Two local high school seniors, Carly Fishkin and Sam Studnitzer, will receive the first Larry Weiss Sports Teen Leadership award, which includes a $1,000 State of Israel Bond. Source: lohud The Journal News.

Photo shows Boomer Esiason speaking at a CBS Sports round table in Dec.2014

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Former Jets Head Coach Rex Ryan to Coach Buffalo Bills

January 11, 2015 By

Sources have told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, that former Jets head coach Rex Ryan is about to sign a five-year deal with the Buffalo Bills which would earn Ryan a salary of $5.5 million per year. Ryan and general manager John Idzik were fired on Dec. 29 after the Jets went 4-12 and missed the playoffs for the fourth straight season. Ryan is not expected to bring many, if any, of his former Jets offensive assistant coaches to Buffalo.

Photo shows Rex Ryan speaking to the media after the Jets lost to the Patriots Oct. 2014

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Dale Murphy Named Keynote Speaker at Old Timers Banquet

January 8, 2015 By

NASHVILLE, TN. — Atlanta Braves legend, Dale Murphy, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker at the 77th annual Old Timers Banquet on Thursday Jan. 22, 2015 at the Nashville Airport Marriott located at 600 Marriott Drive. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. Source: The Tennessean.

Photo shows for Atlanta Braves legend Dale Murphy speaking in a 2012 interview with Fox Charlotte.

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Join MLB Catcher Iván Rodríguez at the Econo Ivan Rodriguez Baseball ProCamp

January 8, 2015 By

Join former All-Star Catcher and Puerto Rico Native Iván Rodríguez at the Econo Iván Rodríguez Baseball ProCamp in partnership with P&G. The date is February 7, 2015 and the location is at the Raiders Baseball Academy, Calle Barcelona, Bayamon, PR. Time: 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 12. Cost: $0. Source: Procamps.com.

Photo shows former Tigers’ and All-Star catcher Ivan Rodriguez where he threw out the first pitch from home plate to second base at Comerica Park in downtown Detroit on August 2, 2014.

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St. Louis Cardinals to Sign Autographs at Winter Warm-Up Event

January 7, 2015 By

ST. LOUIS, MO. — The St Louis Cardinals will be signing autographs at their annual Winter Warm-Up which takes takes place on Jan. 17, 18, and 19 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch Hotel. There are a limited number of autograph tickets available for each player. Autograph tickets went on sale Tuesday morning. Source: KSDK-TV.

Fans line up on Jan 6, 2015 to purchase tickets for the annual St Louis Cardinals Winter Warm-Up.

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Doug Flutie to be Keynote Speaker at 2015 Via All-Star Basketball Banquet

January 7, 2015 By

LEHIGH VALLEY — Former NFL quarterback, Doug Flutie, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for the Via All-Star Basketball Banquet, a sports event honoring the finest basketball talent from 37 high schools in the greater Lehigh Valley. The banquet will be held Wednesday, March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Sands Bethlehem Event Center. Source: Morning Call.

Photo shows Doug Flutie speaking from an excerpt “Doug Flutie: A Football Life” trailer.

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Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz, Craig Biggio Named to 2015 Baseball Hall of Fame

January 6, 2015 By

The 2015 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot was announced live Tuesday afternoon January 6 at 2 p.m. ET. The 2015 electees include Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio. Players had to receive 75% of the roughly 570 votes cast by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Source: Forbes. ... Read More

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Tommy John Named Guest Speaker at Syracuse Chiefs Annual Hot Stove Baseball Dinner

January 6, 2015 By

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Former MLB pitcher, Tommy John, will be the guest speaker at the Syracuse Chiefs’ 55th annual Hot Stove Baseball Dinner on Jan. 23 at The Oncenter, located at 800 South State St. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.and will include dinner, a silent auction, special guest speakers and autographs. Source: Syracuse.com.

Photo shows Tommy John speaking on July 27, 2013 at the Baseball Hall of Fame honoring renowned surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe for his revolutionary elbow surgery and impact on the game.

Photo shows Tommy John speaking on July 27, 2013 at the Baseball Hall of Fame honoring renowned surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe for his revolutionary elbow surgery and impact on the game.

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Magic Johnson Speaking at Steiner Sports Says Lakers Should Lose Every Game for a High Lottery Pick in NBA Draft

January 5, 2015 By

Former Laker, Magic Johnson, speaking at Steiner Sports on Dec. 9, 2014 in New York, said he wants his former team to lose enough games to contend for a high lottery pick in next year’s NBA draft. Source: ESPN.go.com.

Magic Johnson says Lakers should keep losing to get high priority draft pick.

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