The Clinton LumberKings are getting a visit from one of the most important people in the Seattle Mariners organization. Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto is coming down from the parent club to speak at the LumberKings Hot Stove Dinner.  The event will be held at 6 p.m. on January 14... Read More

In his heyday, Chris DiMarco was one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour. He will certainly make a great impression with attendees as the guest speaker at an upcoming fundraiser at McNeese State.  The event takes place on March 24th at the Lake Charles Country Club. The fundraiser se... Read More

The Tennis Congress took place this past October, drawing enthusiasts from across the country. Olympic gold medalist Bethanie Mattek-Sands served as the closing keynote speaker.  The half-week long conference was held at the Hilton El Conquistador in Tuscon, Arizona. There were over 250 recr... Read More

Before going on to a pro football career that will likely land him in the Hall of Fame, DeMarcus Ware was a standout player at Troy University. He was back on campus this weekend to speak at fall commencement.  Ware addressed the crowd of over 600 graduates about courage. He talked about fai... Read More

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon recently got an assist from another coaching icon from the city. Iconic Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka spoke at Maddon's Around the Horn fundraiser. The second annual event took place on Friday night at Valley Country Club in Maddon's hometown of Hazel... Read More

Following his standout college career at LSU, infielder Alex Bregman has gone on to find success with the Houston Astros. He is heading back to Baton Rouge to speak at the team's 2018 banquet.  The event takes place on January 28th at Stage 8 of Celtic Studios. Individual tickets are $75... Read More

There is certainly going to be a stir in Times Square on Tuesday morning. New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is making a visit for an autograph signing.  Manning will be at the NFL Experience from 10-11 a.m. Following his appearance, New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson will be si... Read More

Springfield, Ohio native and Washington Nationals outfielder Adam Eaton is returning home for a special event next month. He is speaking at the Springfield/Clark County Baseball Hall of Fame banquet.  The event takes place January 6th at 7 p.m. at the Hollenbeck Bayley Center at Clark State.... Read More

Former Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer's name still looms large in the state. Today, he is speaking at the Virginia High School Coaches Association All-Star football game banquet.  The event is being held at the Inn at Wise. Beamer will certainly have words of wisdom to impart... Read More

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