Archives for February 2015

Join New York Jets Wide Receiver Eric Decker at the Citi Eric Decker Football ProCamp

SCOTCH PLAINS, N.J. — Join New York Jets wide receiver Eric Decker at the Citi Eric Decker Football ProCamp for football instruction and fun on June 16, 2015 at Scotch Plains Fanwood High School, located at 667 Westfield Road. The Eric Decker Football ProCamp is 9:00 am to 12:30 pm for grades 1 – 8. Cost: $99. The Citi Preferred Offer Cost: $79 and the Eric Decker Football ProCamp + Luncheon is an Citi Exclusive Offer. For more info, click here.

Photo shows Eric Decker at Citi Football ProCamp in Boonville, N.J. Oct. 2014.

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Chicago Blackhawks Andrew Shaw to Meet Fans and Sign Autographs at Bill Kay Chevrolet in Lisle on March 5, 2015

LISLE, IL. — Chicago Blackhawks center, Andrew Shaw, is scheduled to appear at Bill Kay Chevrolet in Lisle on Thursday March 5, 2015 where he will meet fans and sign autographs. The event will take place between 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the dealership, located at 601 Ogden Ave. in Lisle, Illinois. Source: Bill Kay Chevrolet.

Photo shows Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw in May 2014 interview.

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Mike Eruzione, Jim Craig, ‘Miracle on Ice’ Members Reunite

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. — To mark the 35-year anniversary of the 1980 Olympic “Miracle on Ice,” Olympic gold medalists, Mike Eruzione, captain, and Jim Craig, goalie, were among the living members of the U.S. 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey squad who reunited on Sunday, Feb 22, 2015 for the “Relive the Miracle” reunion at Herb Brooks Arena in Lake Placid, New York. Missing was Herb Brooks, the Hall of Fame coach who was killed in a car accident in 2003, and rugged defenseman Bob Suter, who died at age 57 in September. Source: ESPN.

Mike Eruzione (L) and Jim Craig (R) at “Miracle on Ice” 35 year reunion Feb. 22, 2015.

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Ronnie Lott Named Guest Speaker at University of Saskatchewan Scholarship Fundraiser

SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA — Former NFL defensive back, Ronnie Lott, has been named the guest speaker at the University of Saskatchewan’s upcoming Dogs’ Breakfast fundraiser with proceeds going to the Huskies’ football scholarship program. Past fundraisers have raised $1.3 million. The event will be held on April 30, 2015 at Prairieland Park. Tickets can be purchased at www.huskiesfootballfoundation.com. Source: The Star Phoenix.

Photo shows Ronnie Lott speaking on Oct. 9, 2014 at Santa Clara University.

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MLB Legend Pete Rose Endorses Myoflex for Pain Relief

PHILADELPHIA — Ducere Pharma announced in a PR Newswire release on Jan. 23 that Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time hits leader, is the new spokesperson for the topical muscle, joint and arthritis pain reliever Myoflex. ... Read More

LeRoy Butler Named Guest Speaker at Fox Valley Technical College Speakers Series

APPLETON, WI. — Former Green Bay Packers All-Pro safety, LeRoy Butler, has been named the guest speaker at the Fox Valley Technical College Speaker Series this year. The LeRoy Butler speakers series named “Be a Champion” will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 25th at 7 pm at the Appleton Campus Commons. Source: Fox Valley Technical College.

Photo shows LeRoy Butler speaking with JS reporter Tom Silverstein comparing Green Bay’s and Dallas’ offensive skill players in the 2014 NFC divisional playoff.

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Former Yankees Relief Pitcher Mariano Rivera to Sign Autographs March 14th for Steiner Sports

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Former Yankees relief pitcher, Mariano Rivera, will appear for Steiner Sports on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2014 to sign autographs and memorabilia. The signing will be from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the National Westchester County Center located at the 198 Central Avenue in White Plains, NY. For more info, click here.

Photo shows Mariano Rivera speaking in a 2014 interview with Yes Networks

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Ben Roethlisberger Appears at Garth Brooks Teammates for Kids Pro Camp

PITTSBURGH, PA. — Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger, along with teammate, Brett Keisel, appeared at the Steelers’ practice facility on Feb. 7, 2015, for an event sponsored by Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood’s Teammates for Kids youth sports camp where one hundred kids from the local Boys and Girls Club had their football fantasies fulfilled when they got to toss the pigskin with the Super Bowl champs. Source: ProCamps.com. ... Read More

Clyde Drexler to Sign Autographs Feb. 14th at NBA All-Star Weekend Pop-Up Store in NYC

NEW yORK, NY. — Former NBA star, Clyde Drexler, will appear at NBA All-Star Weekend Pop-Up Store on Saturday Feb.. 14, 2015 to sign autographs and memorabilia. The signing will be from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the NBA All-Star Weekend Pop-Up Store located at 47th & Lexington Avenue in NYC. For more info, click here.

Photo shows Clyde Drexler speaking about his Mt Rushmore picks with Complex News Feb. 2014.

Photo shows Clyde Drexler speaking about his Mt Rushmore picks with Complex News Feb. 2014.

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Roy Williams Named Guest Speaker and Sole Inductee into WNC Sports Hall of Fame

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — North Carolina’s mens basketball coach, Roy Williams, will be the guest speaker and lone inductee into the WNC Sports Hall of Fame as part of the 54th WNC Sports Awards Banquet to be held on May 17 at Omni Grove Park Inn. Source: Citizens Times

Photo shows UNC mens basketball coach Roy Williams delivering his speech upon being enshrined to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2007.

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