An august foursome
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The commissioners of four major U.S. sports gathered at the Paley Center in Manhattan last Thursday, marking the first time the NHL’s Gary Bettman, the NFL’s Roger Goodell, MLB’s Rob Manfred and the NBA’s Adam Silver had shared a stage together. Discovery President and CEO David Zaslav moderated the panel. The panel brought out bold-faced names in sports business, including New York Knicks and Rangers owner James Dolan, who sat in the front row; Turner President David Levy; and MLBAM President of Business and Media Bob Bowman.
Photo: COURTESY OF THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA
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Legacy Project puts a shine on youth diamond
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An All-Star Legacy Project dedication for a refurbished youth baseball field at José Martí Park, part of a raft of activities around the MLB All-Star Game in Miami on July 11, drew attendees including Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Marlins President David Samson, hall of famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Tony Pérez, former Marlins Edgar Rentería and Benito Santiago, Miami Mayor Tomás Regalado and hall of famer Roberto Clemente’s widow Vera Clemente and sons Roberto Clemente Jr. and Luis Clemente.
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The stars are out
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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez join Chris and Lindsey Koch at the New Era MLB All-Star Game Party at 1 Hotel South Beach.
Photo by: NEW ERA CAP CO.
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Pump it up
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Lil Jon performs a DJ set as part of a festival at the end of the Electric Run MLB All-Star 5K presented by Nike, July 8 at Bayfront Park.
Photo by: MLB |
T-Mobile loves the long ball
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T-Mobile’s Andrew Sherrard, CMO and EVP, and Peter DeLuca, SVP of brand communications, attend batting practice before the T-Mobile Home Run Derby.
Photo: COURTESY OF T-MOBILE
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Play time
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The Major League Baseball Players Trust teamed with the nonprofit KaBOOM! to build a playground July 8 on the grounds of the Room2Bloom daycare center in Opa-locka, Fla. Shown are MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark and Room2Bloom Executive Director Emounte Banks.
Photo by: MLBPA
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Town Hall time
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred participates July 10 in his annual Town Hall chat live from MLB All-Star FanFest, moderated by Miami Marlins broadcaster Rich Waltz.
Photo by: MLB |
Finch pitches in
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Former U.S. softball player and MLB Youth Programs ambassador Jennie Finch participates in a clinic for youth softball players at Play Ball Park, a free All-Star Week attraction at Bayfront Park.
Photo by: MLB |
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