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. ... Read More
NFL Coach Mike Smith Named Keynote Speaker at Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Meeting
January 9, 2014 By
MLB Stars, Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine & Frank Thomas Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
January 9, 2014 By
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
January 7, 2014 By
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.
Photo shows Hall of Famer, Rick Barry, speaking with Harry Cicma in a 2011 interview.
Steve Garvey Named Keynote Speaker at Government Fleet Expo
January 2, 2014 By
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.
Photo shows baseball legend and motivational speaker, Steve Garvey.
Mitch Williams Named Keynote Speaker at Penn State Annual First Pitch Dinner
January 2, 2014 By
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.
Photo shows former MLB pitcher, Mitch Williams, speaking with Dan Patrick on Sept. 9, 2013.
Keyshawn Johnson Wakes Mike Ditka After He Falls Asleep On Sunday NFL Countdown: VIDEO
December 30, 2013 By
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.
George Brett Named Keynote Speaker at Meet the Tigers Baseball Banquet in Memphis
December 30, 2013 By
MEMPHIS, TN. — Baseball Hall of Famer, George Brett, will be the keynote speaker at the annual Meet the Tigers Baseball Banquet scheduled on Jan. 17, 2014 at the on-campus Holiday Inn, located at 3700 Central Ave in Memphis, TN. Tiger baseball coach, Daron Schoenrock, told the media that University of Memphis interim president Brad Martin’s friendship with Brett was a key factor in securing Brett’s appearance at the banquet.
Photo shows George Brett speaking to the media in July 2013 about the “Pine Tar Game” against the New York Yankees that was played 30 years ago on July 24, 1983.
Magic Johnson Named Keynote Speaker at “Y” Sports Dinner
December 20, 2013 By
WINNEPEG, Canada — Basketball legend, Magic Johnson, has been named the keynote speaker at the 42nd annual “Y” Sports Dinner to be held in Winnepeg, Canada. Johnson is scheduled to speak at the June 19 Convention Centre gala, which will raise money for scholarships and programs at the Rady JCC.
Photo shows Magic Johnson delivering the keynote speech at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum for the Champions of Health Gala supporting Oklahoma Caring Foundation.
Barry Alvarez Named Keynote Speaker at Fox Valley Technical Institute in Appleton, WI
December 16, 2013 By
APPLETON, WI. — University of Wisconson athletic director, Barry Alvarez, was the keynote speaker on Tuesday, Dec 3, at Fox Valley Technical Institute in Appleton. Alvarez, 66, spoke about his first-year coach Gary Andersen, the upcoming BCS Championship Game, his role on the new College Football Playoff Committee, Russell Wilson and his future at Wisconsin.
Photo shows University of Wisconsin athletic director, Barry Alvarez, speaking to the media at the college football playoff press conference in October 2013.
Tony LaRussa, Joe Torre & Bobby Cox Speak About Their Election into Baseball Hall of Fame – VIDEO
December 12, 2013 By
Three of baseball’s winningest managers, Bobby Cox, Joe Torre and Tony La Russa, were unanimously elected to the Hall of Fame on Monday, December 9, 2013. According to ESPN, all three managers were selected on all 16 ballots when the committee met at the MLB winter meetings on Sunday in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The induction ceremony will take place on July 27, 2014 in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Photo shows former baseball mangers, Bobby Cox, Joe Torre & Tony LaRussa speaking to ESPN after they were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on December 9, 2013.
