Cavaliers honor legends of the game
The Cleveland Cavaliers honored pioneers in NBA history at halftime of the Cavs-Rockets game at Quicken Loans Arena on Feb. 3 as part of the team’s 14th annual Black Heritage Celebration. From left: Cavs GM Koby Altman; Kevin Lloyd, son of Earl Lloyd; Chuck Cooper III, son of Chuck Cooper; JaTaun Robinson, daughter of Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton; former Cavs GM Wayne Embry; the Cavs’ Bernie Bickerstaff and Campy Russell.cleveland cavaliers
Topping off The Hub
Charlie Jacobs, CEO for Delaware North’s Boston Holdings, and Bryan Koop, EVP of the Boston region for Boston Properties, joined more than 50 members of Ironworkers Local 7 to celebrate the official topping-off ceremony for the first phase of The Hub on Causeway. The Hub’s grand entry to TD Garden and new commuter entrances and underground tunnel will open in October.brian babineau / td gardent
Courtside cuisine
Executive chef Joe Schafer talks to a crowd of Atlanta media and food influencers at a private tasting event at the exclusive Courtside Club at Philips Arena on Feb. 7. donna permell / prime phocus
Islanders’ return
The New York Islanders announced the return to their former home, now named NYCB LIVE, for half of their home games over the next three years. From left: Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment CEO Brett Yormark, player Andrew Ladd, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, captain John Tavares, N.Y. Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan, owner Jon Ledecky, players Cal Clutterbuck and Johnny Boychuck.kevin p. coughlin / office of governor andrew m. cuomo
Recognizing a champion
UFC women’s flyweight champion Nicco Montano (front row in brown jacket) was honored for her accomplishments by the community of Lukachukai at the 23rd Navajo Nation Council during an event on Jan. 30. Montano became UFC’s inaugural women’s flyweight champion on Dec. 1, 2017.zuffa llc
We are Farmers
Farmers Insurance and the PGA Tour on Jan. 23 announced the sponsorship extension of the Farmers Insurance Open through 2026 at The Lodge at Torrey Pines: Rickie Fowler, PGA Tour player and Farmers Insurance brand ambassador; PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan; Farmers Insurance CMO Mike Linton; and Peter Ripa, CEO of The Century Club of San Diego.gema deleon
Talent kicks in
Ravens kicker Justin Tucker was named the NFL’s first “Most Valuable Performer” with his performance of “Ave Maria” on CBS: Domata Peko, Denver Broncos; Robert Horowitz, executive producer; Brandon Marshall, judge; Catharine McPhee, judge; Maz Jobrani, judge; Brandon Williams, Ravens; Tucker; Sharon Osbourne, mentor; LL Cool J, host; Jonathan Stewart, Carolina Panthers; Kevin Zeitler, Cleveland Browns; Alex Collins, Ravens.cbs
Genesis on the Riviera
At the Genesis Open media day on Jan. 29 at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.: Erwin Raphael, GM, Genesis Motor America; defending champion Dustin Johnson; Michael Yamaki, corporate officer, The Riviera Country Club; Mike Antolini, VP of championships, TGR Live; Megan Watanabe, VP, The Riviera Country Club; Rick Singer, president and CEO, Tiger Woods Foundation.genesis open
Canton here they come
Randy Moss (above), Brian Urlacher (below) and Brian Dawkins (at bottom) participate in “Measurement Monday” after the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2018 was elected. It was an orientation session for the new class during which time they are measured for their bronzed bust, Hall of Fame ring and gold jacket.PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME / PAUL SPINELLI
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME / PAUL SPINELLI
PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME / PAUL SPINELLI
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