Sports & Recreation

Monkey Joe's to raise money for Tripp Halstead

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:53pm

Monkey Joe's to raise money for Tripp Halstead

ATLANTA -- Several Monkey Joe's locations in Georgia will host an event to raise money for Tripp Halstead's family.

Jump for Tripp will be held all day on Sunday, May 19. Ten percent of sales will benefit the family of the 2 year old, who was hit by a falling tree branch at his daycare center last October.

COMPLETE COVERAGE | Tripp Halstead

The Monkey Joe's venues in Cumming, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Morrow, Newnan, Roswell, Tucker and Warner Robins will participate in Jump for Tripp.

Visit monkeyjoes.com to learn more.

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Steve Elkington commits to the 2013 Greater Gwinnett Championship

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013, 12:05pm

Steve Elkington commits to the 2013 Greater Gwinnett Championship

DULUTH, Ga. -- Former PGA Championship champion Steve Elkington has committed to play in the April 15-21 Greater Gwinnett Championship Presented by Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, an official event on the PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour.

Elkington, who won 10 times on the PGA TOUR, will compete alongside World Golf Hall of Fame members Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer, Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Curtis Strange, Ben Crenshaw, Sandy Lyle, and Larry Nelson. Other notable Champions Tour professionals playing in the event include Rocco Mediate, Kenny Perry, Mark Calcavecchia, Corey Pavin, John Cook, Fred Funk, Scott Simpson, Bob Tway, and Hal Sutton.

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Greater Gwinnett Championship announces Curtis Strange commitment for 2013 Champions Tour

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Wednesday, March 27th, 2013, 10:29am

Greater Gwinnett Championship announces Curtis Strange commitment for 2013 Champions Tour

DULUTH, Ga. -- Two-time U.S. Open Champion Curtis Strange is confirmed to play in the April 15-21 Greater Gwinnett Championship Presented by Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating, an official event on the PGA TOUR’s Champions Tour.

He will compete alongside fellow World Golf Hall of Fame members Tom Watson, Ben Crenshaw, Bernhard Langer, Hale Irwin, Tom Kite, Sandy Lyle, and Larry Nelson. Other notable professionals playing in the event include Rocco Mediate, Kenny Perry, Mark Calcavecchia, Corey Pavin, John Cook, Fred Funk, Scott Simpson, Bob Tway, and Hal Sutton.

Strange was considered one of the leading golfers of the 1980s as 16 of his 17 PGA TOUR victories took place in that decade. He topped the PGA TOUR money list in 1985 and 1987 and in 1988, when he became the first man to win a million dollars in official money on the TOUR in a season.

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Gwinnett Braves announce non-profit partnership series

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 5:58pm

Gwinnett Braves announce non-profit partnership series

Non-Profit Partnership Series to Return in 2013

Gwinnett Braves to continue helping local organizations raise awareness, funds for their causes

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – The Gwinnett Braves announced plans Tuesday to continue their Non-Profit Partnership Series for the 2013 season. Introduced in 2012, the series is an all-inclusive program that allows multiple organizations who volunteer for a common cause to rally together on themed nights that correspond with the Gwinnett Braves Grant Program. The goal is to help local organizations raise awareness and funds for their causes all season long.

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Commuter Dude dunks with Harlem Globetrotters

Submitted by 11Alive on Tuesday, March 12th, 9:34 am

ATLANTA -- The Harlem Globetrotters will perform two shows in metro Atlanta this Saturday.

Tuesday morning, 11Alive's Commuter Dude headed to Philips Arena in downtown Atlanta to dunk with players Flight Time and Tiny, who at 7 feet 8 inches is the tallest Trotter in history.

The Trotters will perform Saturday at Philips Arena at 1 p.m., and at the Arena at Gwinnett Center at 7:30 p.m. Tickets range in price from $27 to $157 and are available through Ticketmaster.

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Gwinnett Braves to Host High School Showcase

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Monday, March 4th, 2013, 12:07pm

Gwinnett Braves to Host High School Showcase

Ten area powerhouses set to battle in five weekend games at Coolray Field

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA - The Gwinnett Braves open the International League season on April 4, but fans don’t have to wait that long to catch great baseball action at Coolray Field. On March 8 and 9, the home of the G-Braves will host ten of the top high school baseball teams in Gwinnett County for a first-ever showcase event. The games will mark the first played at Coolray Field in 2013, its fifth season of existence.

Coolray Field has opened its doors to many high school games in the past, however, this two-day event is an expanded showcase packed with powerhouse teams and players. Six of the ten teams featured on the bill made the playoffs last season, while two of those six made it to their respective state finals game.

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Harlem Globetrotters 'You Write The Rules' world tour coming to Atlanta

Submitted by thebluebirdpatch.com, Liza Cardona

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 2:03pm

Harlem Globetrotters 'You Write The Rules' world tour coming to Atlanta

ATLANTA -- The Harlem Globetrotters are back at the Phillips Arena to entertain crowds and defy expectations! Come see their tricks and flips as the Harlem Globetrotters perform stunts, dunks, and make you laugh.

The Harlem Globetrotters love seeing families laugh together during their games, and would love to see your family when they come to a city near you.

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