The Colts, Detroit Tigers and Ryan Dempster making a difference. Indianapolis Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay has donated $10,000 on behalf of the organization to select charities in honor of Irrelevant Week. Those charities include: the Goodwill Fitness Center in Orange County, Calif., benefitting student athletes, the R.M. Pyles Camp, which sponsors underprivileged children… [Continue Reading...]
Jeter passes Ripken
June 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Tonight, Derek Jeter’s leadoff double was hit number 3,185, moving him past Cal Ripken Jr. for 13th place on the all-time career list and notching another milestone for a future first-ballot Hall of Famer. Said Cal of the milestone, through a released statement: “Congratulations to Derek on passing me on the all-time hits list. Derek… [Continue Reading...]
Kentucky sets record in NBA draft
June 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Now we can see why the Kentucky Wildcats won the college basketball national championship in dominating fashion. Last night, on a night where dreams really do come true, the reigning champs had 6 players taken in the first two rounds of the 2012 NBA Draft. For the first time in history, two players from the same… [Continue Reading...]
D-Backs, Nuggets, Magic excel
June 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Arizona Diamondbacks sink their teeth into the top this week! June 3-June 9, 2012 1st Gold Star: Arizona Diamondbacks Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the D-backs Pediatric Dental Suite at A.T. Still University’s Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health (ATSU-ASDOH). A.T. Still… [Continue Reading...]
Detroit Tigers, Indians, Flames
June 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Detroit Tigers take the top spot this week for their Gloves for Kids work. The Indians and Flames get a mention on the links. May 27-June 2, 2012 1st Gold Star: Detroit Tigers A couple of Tigers players signed autographs in exchange for new or gently used baseball and softball equipment at ABC Warehouse in… [Continue Reading...]
Cubs dedicate new classroom
June 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
CHICAGO – Chicago Cubs Charities Board Chair Laura Ricketts today joined President of Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation Tom Sullivan and unveiled the new “Cubs Classroom” at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Chicago Cubs owners Tom and Pete Ricketts, Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, Cubs President of Business Operations… [Continue Reading...]
Buccaneers help vandalized program
June 16, 2012 By 1 Comment
On Monday, June 11th, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers continued their efforts to support those in need by donating a total of $11,000 to two youth football programs that were recently the victims of property theft. K Connor Barth and LB Adam Hayward, along with Buccaneers cheerleaders, visited the Jackson Heights Youth Education Town (YET) Center… [Continue Reading...]
Mariners food drive, this Saturday
June 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The Seattle Mariners are once again joining with 97.3KIRO FM and Northwest Harvest for the annual food and donations drive at Safeco Field known as Fight Hunger Night. On Saturday, June 16, when the Mariners take on the San Francisco Giants, volunteers will be outside all the entrances to the ballpark accepting donations of cash… [Continue Reading...]
Dodgers: Lindblom launches foundation
June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Congrats to Josh and Aurielle on the launch of their foundation today! See info below! LOS ANGELES – Dodger pitcher Josh Lindblom and wife Aurielle will officially launch their charity The Josh Lindblom Foundation today prior to the 7:10 p.m. game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Lindbloms will host more than 500… [Continue Reading...]
Chase Utley starts rehab
June 13, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Good luck to Chase as he starts his rehab in Clearwater! Info below! Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has joined the Threshers for the third consecutive season, making his 2012 debut Tuesday night while serving as the team’s designated hitter. Utley, who is working his way back from knee pain, played in nine games with… [Continue Reading...]
