Sports & Recreation

Former NFL star to speak at local fundraiser

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011, 7:22am

A former New York Giants Pro Bowl defensive back is heading to the Bluff City. Jason Sehorn will be the guest speaker at the Spring Fundraising Banquet for the Memphis Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes slated for Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hilton Memphis.

While many will remember Sehorn as a standout football player, others will remember him for his marriage proposal to actress Angie Harmon during a taping of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Group and individual tickets as well as more information are available by phone at 901-683-3399 or by visiting the FCA's website.

Photo courtesy memphisfca.org

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Tiger fans take aim at Calipari online

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Monday, March 28th, 2011, 4:42pm

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Kicking it against cancer

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Saturday, March 26th, 2011, 8:09pm

If you're looking to get out before the end of the weekend and enjoy some mild temperatures, you can join in for a special event.

The inaugural Kick It 5K, benefitting the Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Research Foundation, will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 27, at Shelby Farms.

The Kosten Foundation is a collaborative effort between the Herb Kosten Family and the University of Tennessee, Memphis. According to the American Cancer Society, the five year survival rate for all stages of pancreatic cancer is just five percent.

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Pink Eagles soaring with Shelby Sheriff's help

Submitted by Kym Clark on Friday, March 25th, 11:57 am

The Pink Eagles are soaring high with a little help from the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.

The Pink Eagles are a girl's social etiquette leadership development and entrepreneurial training organization.

Yesterday the sheriff's department handed over items from the group's wish list to the Pink Eagles founder and director Loretta McNary who was overwhelmed.

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Dance the night away with the Arts and Recreation Department

Submitted by Terresa Lewis, News Producer

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011, 3:31pm

Dance the night away with the Arts and Recreation Department

Dust off your dancing shoes! Mid-South residents are invited to a night of adult ballroom dancing.

Singles and couples are welcome to join in on the 23rd event, presented by the Millington Arts and Recreation Department.

This event will be held on April 19 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. It will take place at the Baker Community Center, located at 7942 Church St.

The cost is $4 per person. For more information, call 901-873-5770.

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Tiger Nation goes online during game

Submitted by Jeramia Trotter, WMCTV.com

Friday, March 18th, 2011, 4:25pm

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Grizzlies, cyclists on a roll

Submitted by Tim Van Horn, Meteorologist

Friday, March 18th, 2011, 11:30am

Tour de Grizz returns to Memphis on April 2.

The tour is a joint venture between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Memphis Zoo which lets bicycle enthusiasts take in an afternoon at the Memphis Zoo and an NBA game for a single price with the bonuses of valet bike parking at both venues and a police escort to and from FedExForum.

The group bike ride departs from the zoo at 5:30 to head to FedExForum to see the Grizzlies take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.

For ticket and event info, check out the Grizzlies or Memphis Zoo websites or call (901) 205-1460.

Photo courtesy Flickr user CJ Isherwood.

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