U.S. Senior Open headed to Columbus
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Attending the U.S. Golf Association’s recent media day for the U.S. Senior Open, to be played in August at Columbus’ Scioto Country Club: Ohio State Vice President and Athletic Director Gene Smith, ESPN college football analyst Joey Galloway, former NBA player Michael Redd and Archie Griffin, Ohio State senior adviser for advancement.
Photo by: U.S. SENIOR OPEN
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Good day for a run
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Alaska Airlines CEO Brad Tilden (left) and Jim Weber, CEO of Brooks Running Co., participate in the Alaska Airlines Rock ’n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon last month. This was the first year that the Seattle-based airline has served as title sponsor, and Brooks renewed its serieswide footwear and apparel deal last year.
Photo by: BRUCE WODDER / COMPETITOR GROUP
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Jets welcome Premier
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The New York Jets hosted Premier Supplies at the New York Atlantic Health Jets Training Center recently to celebrate Premier’s recent signing as the team’s official office supply company: Ian Lasher, Jets SVP of corporate partnerships; Sheldon Lehman, Premier co-president; Kevin Leibowitz, Jets director of corporate partnerships; and Mitch Wergiles, Premier co-president.
Photo by: NEW YORK JETS
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Philly PAL recognizes Richman
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The Philadelphia Police Athletic League surprised Ike Richman (center), Comcast Spectacor VP of public relations, with the Sally Berlin PAL Spotlight Award on June 15 for his work in promoting PAL and its mission of “Cops Helping Kids.”
Photo by: POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
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Cooling off at the New Era Pool House
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New Era Cap CEO Chris Koch, comedian Jerrod Carmichael, Lindsey Koch and comedian Jamar Neighbors attend the New Era Pool House at MLB All-Star Week on July 12 at Hotel Palomar in San Diego.
Photo by: GETTY IMAGES
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‘Spaceman’ crew in SD
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Celebrating the coming film “Spaceman” at MLB All-Star Week: Executive producer Ben Lyons, director Brett Rapkin, star Josh Duhamel and executive producer Rob Goodrich. “Spaceman” tells the story of former pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee.
Photo by: CARLOS QUINONES
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Travelers coming soon
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At the Travelers Championship media day June 20 at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Conn.: Golf Channel analyst Mark Rolfing, two-time event champion Bubba Watson, Travelers EVP and CAO Andy Bessette and tournament director Nathan Grube. The tournament will be in early August.
Photo by: JEFF YARDIS
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Mountain view
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On a panel discussing the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s digital media from the Polartec Big Air at Fenway at the group’s recent partner summit: U.S. Freeskiing athlete Tom Wallisch; Davey Smidt, GoPro winter sports marketing manager; Carl Thomas, Hookit CRO; Brian Bedol, SportsRocket and Network A CEO; and moderator Chris Davenport.
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