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Friday Fun Day has a whole new meaning at Williston Middle School as students were visited by Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Connor Barth, punter Michael Koenen, linebacker Dekoda Watson and Buccaneers Cheerleaders on March 15. The Williston Red Devils, Williston, Florida, were congratulated by the players and cheerleaders for being named one of the NFL’s [...]
Continuing education is an important aspect of the off-season for many Falcons players. Complete details are below. (Via the Atlanta Falcons) – Flowery Branch, GA (February 13, 2013) – The Atlanta Falcons will have a number of players enrolled in continuing education and various NFL development programs during this off-season. At the end of the 2012 NFL [...]
If you are as passionate as me about baseball, this might be the most exciting week of the year. By now, pitchers and catchers have reported to their respective teams across Florida and Arizona. As we await the arrival of the remaining players, one thing is imminent – it’s time to play ball. Late Sunday [...]
The Orlando Magic are celebrating Black History month with many events and activities. Complete details are below. (Via the Orlando Magic) – Orlando, FL (February 6, 2013) – The Orlando Magic along with Chase celebrates February as Black History Month with a variety of activities, highlighted by the Magic’s Stroll-Off Competition on February 13 pregame (5:00 p.m.) [...]
The Jacksonville Jaguars unveiled a new logo today as part of a new brand identity. Complete story is below. (Via the Jacksonville Jaguars) – Jacksonville, FL (February 5, 2013) – The Jacksonville Jaguars today introduced a new brand identity that is inspired in equal parts by the bold vision and promise of a new generation for the club, [...]
J.J. Redick hosted a free basketball clinic this past weekend for more than 80 at-risk youth. Complete details are below. (Via the Orlando Magic) – Orlando, FL (January 29, 2013) – As part of NBA FIT Live Healthy Week, Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick, through the J.J. Redick Foundation, provided more than 80 at-risk youth the opportunity [...]
You want consistency? Check this out. Cardinals outfielder Jon Jay, in three seasons, has batted .300, .297, and .305. For you advanced-metric statheads (among whom I proudly count myself), Jay has compiled OPS+ numbers of 113, 112, 113. And the past two years he’s tallied exactly 135 hits. And he’s also consistent with giving back. [...]
In a few shorts hours, 2012 will be history. The year was a good one for The Good in Sports. A few weeks ago I had the idea of going back through our year, read the stories and put together a list of some of the greatest moments. To begin, the Good in Sports is [...]
The Orlando Magic took advantage of the 2012 NBA Cares Season of Giving by teaming up with Chase and Operation Homefront to surprise a veteran and his family. During the December 23rd match-up versus the Jazz, Army Sergeant First Class Paul Hiltibidal, his wife Lindsey and their four children were given court-side seats and invited to be [...]
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers game on Sunday included special guests hosted by the Glazer Family Foundation. “Gameday for Kids” invited youth from three special groups to attend December 9th’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Glazer Family Foundation hosts 100 “Gameday for Kids” from nonprofit organizations during each Buccaneers home game that promotes academic achievement [...]
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