BOONTON, N.J. — Join New York Jets WR Eric Decker for football instruction and fun at the 2014 Citi Eric Decker Football ProCamp on July 19 at Boonton High School. The camp is from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM for boys and girls grades 1 – 8. Cost: $99. Source: Procamps.com ... Read More
Atlanta Falcons to be Featured on HBO Sports ‘Hard Knocks’
June 17, 2014 By
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — This years edition of HBO Sports’ documentary series Hard Knocks will feature a behind the scenes look at the Atlanta Falcons. A thirty person NFL team crew will be at team headquarters in Flower Branch, Georgia, shooting more than 1500 hours of footage. The Cincinnati Bengals were feature last season. Training camp with the Falcons debuts Tuesday, August 5, from 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.
Atlanta Falcons to appear on HBO Sports’ documentary series Hard Knocks on August 5, 2014.
Saints QB Drew Brees Gives Keynote Speech & Delivers Honors to Top Athletes at the All-Arkansas Preps Awards Ceremony
June 12, 2014 By
LITTLE ROCK, AR. — New Orleans Saints QB, Drew Brees, was the keynote speaker on Saturday, June 7, at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s All-Arkansas Preps awards banquet, sponsored by St. Vincent. According to Arkansasmatters.com, to cite sources, the banquet honors 300 of the state’s best high school athletes in nine different sports. Brees presented the top honors at the event to athletes as well as delivering the keynote.
Photo shows New Orleans Saints quarterback, Drew Brees, speaking with the media about concussions in the NFL before the All-Arkansas Preps awards ceremony on June 7, 2014.
Former Steelers Wide Receiver Hines Ward Named Keynote Speaker at the Savannah Morning News’ Best of Preps Banquet
June 5, 2014 By
SAVANNAH GA. — Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, Hines Ward, was the keynote speaker on May 21, 2014 at the Savannah Morning News’ fourth annual Best of Preps banquet. The event was held at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa located at 1 Resort Dr in Savannah, GA.
Photo shows former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, Hines Ward, speaking on May 21, 2014 at the Savannah Morning News’ fourth annual Best of Preps banquet held at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. PHOTO CREDIT: Savannah Morning News
San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick Agrees to 6 Year Extension Worth Over $110M
June 4, 2014 By
In a just released article, Fox News has reported that San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaerpernick, has extended his contract through 2020. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, citing sources, Kaepernick has agreed to a six-year extension with the 49ers through 2020 worth over $110 million.
Photo shows 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick speaking to WSJ’s Lee Hawkins in Jan 2014.
Emmitt Smith Named Keynote Speaker at Duck Commander Independence Bowl Kickoff Luncheon
June 3, 2014 By
SHREVEPORT, La. — NFL legend, Emmitt Smith, is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for the fifth-annual Duck Commander Independence Bowl Kickoff Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 11:45 a.m. at the Shreveport Convention Center, located at State Route 173 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Photo shows Dallas Cowboys running back, Emmitt Smith, speaking with Dan Patrick in Jan. 2014.
Chicago Bears All-Pro Charles Tillman Delivers Commencement Speech at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
May 30, 2014 By
LAFAYETTE, La. — Former UL Ragin’ Cajun and current Chicago Bears All-Pro cornerback, Charles Tillman, returned to his alma mater on Saturday, May 17, 2014 to deliver the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s commencement address. Tillman spoke at the 11 a.m. general assembly for all graduates, their families and friends. Each academic college hands out degrees at separate ceremonies. Tillman, who was the winner of the 2013 Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, spoke about the importance of giving back and helping others.
Photo shows former Ragin’ Cajun & current Chicago Bears cornerback, Charles Tillman, delivering the 2014 commencement address at the University of Louisiana, his former Alma Mater
Joe Namath to Host 43rd Annual Football Camp at Western Connecticut State University
May 20, 2014 By
DANBURY, CT. — Legendary NFL quarterback, Joe Namath, will be hosting his 43rd annual football camp this summer at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury, Conn. The camp, which is open to boys of ages 8 to 18, is scheduled for July 13 – July 17, 2014. Tuition for 2014 is $795 for overnight campers and $495 for day campers.
Photo shows Joe Namath in 2011 at his football camp at Western Connecticut State University.
Former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka Named New Spokesman for Al’s Beef and Nancy’s Pizza in Chicago
May 19, 2014 By
CHICAGO, IL — Legendary Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka, has been named the new spokesman for Al’s Beef and Nancy’s Pizza in Chicago. Ditka was introduced Tuesday, May 13, at the site of a new Al’s Beef location at 234 S. Wabash Street in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago Franchise Systems, a Mokena-based company that owns the restaurants, told the media that they are employing Ditka as part of its expansion plans. ... Read More
Jerry Rice Named Keynote Speaker at Palmer College of Chiropractic West Campus in San Jose CA
May 15, 2014 By
SAN JOSE, CA. — Former 49ers Wide Receiver, Jerry Rice, was the keynote speaker on May 3 at the annual homecoming of Palmer College of Chiropractic, West Campus in San Jose, Calif. Rice, who is a spokesperson for the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP), spoke to attendees about his chiropractic experience, as well as partook in a photo session and visited with participants of the Athletic TIPS™ certification seminar.
Photo shows former 49ers wide receiver, Jerry Rice, speaking during 2010 Hall of Fame interview.
