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Ben Schwartz Looks To Make Jets Running Back Chris Ivory Fumble His Emotions
The New York Jets running back Chris Ivory is man of few words. He leads more with his actions on the field. Linebackers and safeties really don’t want to see him in the open field. Yet one man from the world of acting looks to take on Chris in a whole new way.
Ben Schwartz from “Parks and Rec” and “House of Lies” goes toe-to-toe in an interview with Chris Ivory. Will Ben make Chris open up? Find out in the latest episode of “Courtyard Camera.”
Dec 1st
WWE Legend Mick Foley Talks Stand-Up And Wrestling
Sunday, March 15th Levity Live Comedy Club in West Nyack, NY welcomes WWE’s Hardcore Legend, Mick Foley. The 3-time WWE champion and 2-time New York Times #1 best-selling author has a one-man stage show called “Hardcore Legend: An Evening with Mick Foley.” In this show Foley tells his incredible stories of is time in the WWE using humor and intensity.
Mick has took his show worldwide with glowing praise where ever he goes. Best-selling author Paul O’Brien, writing for The Layfield Report wrote, “He always leaves them laughing. Laughing, standing at the end and always wanting more.” Even the decidedly non-wrestling publication Broadway Babies mused “If you’re interested at all in wrestling, you’ll love it; if you’re not, you’ll like it.”
Mick got the nickname “The Hardcore Legend” for his uncanny trait of taking punishment in some of the most dramatic matches in sports-entertainment history. No matter if he was Cactus Jack, Mankind, or as Mick he made the WWE fans always walk away amazed from his performance.
One of Foley’s most epic and brutal battle was with The Undertaker in 1998’s “Hell in a Cell” match, during which he was knocked unconscious after falls both off of and through the 16 foot Cell structure. Foley finished the match – with one of his front teeth lodged in his nose.
Mick wrote his autobiography of 700 pages all on notebook paper, which was later turned into “Have a Nice Day.” That book became number one on the New York Times best-seller list in October 1999. The book remained on the Times list for twenty six weeks. In 2001 Mick wrote “Foley is Good” and was on The New York Times list as well. Foley has published a total of ten books; four memoirs, four children’s books, and two novels.
I had the great pleasure of talking with Mick about his tour and WWE days. To listen to the interview click here!
For more info on Mick’s tour check out his website, http://www.realmickfoley.com/
If you are in the New York are stop by Levity Live Comedy Club in West Nyack, NY on March 15th. Showtime is at 7:00PM and tickets are $27 each. For more info visit levitylive.com.
Mar 12th
Madden Bowl XXI Kicks Off Super Bowl Week In Style
The annual first staple party of Super Bowl week, EA SPORTS’ Madden Bowl XXI, at Live Wire/Bottled Blonde in Scottsdale, was one of the best Madden Bowls to date.
Madden Bowl XXI saw top NFL players go head to head, competing in Madden NFL 25 on Xbox One. In a heated battle, the Arizona Cardinals’ Patrick Peterson was crowned Madden Bowl XXI champion, beating out last year’s champion, the Eagles’ LeSean McCoy, for the title.
The night was hosted by “The Wedding Ringer” star and comedian Kevin Hart, and featured special performances by Nelly, Florida Georgia Line and Nico & Vinz. Celebrities attending included:
Kevin Hart and fiancé Eniko Parrish
Marshawn Lynch (Seahawks)
Actor Chris Evans and his brother, soap star Scott Evans
Demaryius Thomas (Broncos)
AJ Green (Bengals)
JiffPom (celebrity dog)
LeSean McCoy (Eagles)
Wes Welker (Broncos)
Jeremy Maclin (Eagles)
Von Miller (Broncos)
Le’veon Bell (Steelers)
Antonio Brown (Steelers)
Jan 30th
Brace Yourself, Winter Is Coming! Gear Up!
Patron and Macallan was flowing freely on Wednesday night to celebrate the start of the ski season in style presented by Snow. Guests enjoyed everything from a fun Patron XO Café Snow Angel photo booth, distinctive eats and paella served by celeb chef Peter Callahan, live graffiti art by Ellis Gallagher and Luke Kendall, along with an on-site live auction to benefit the US Ski Team.
Luxury ski brand Bomber Ski announced their new brand ambassador, ski legend and Olympian Marc Girardelli, and also unveiled many of their new styles, including its new “Stars & Stripes” skis where a portion of sales benefit the US Ski Team, along with their newest line of Art Skis featuring designs by Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring.
Bogner showed their newest Men’s and Women’s skiwear styles on model while Leisure Society showcased their newest line of lifestyle and performance eyewear.
From a ski travel perspective, the St Regis Deer Valley announced their new Ski Ambassador program at the property, featuring 5 different Olympians and US Ski Team members, and had Olympic skiers KC Oakley and Mac Bohonnon on-site to meet with guests. Majestic Heli Ski talked to guests about their luxury heli ski packages that they will be promoting throughout the season in the Alaskan wilderness, while Sentient Jet talked about their partnership as the official private jet partner of Aspen Snowmass resorts.
Nov 2nd
Seahawks Fans Are Lovin’ It.
Not only did the Seahawks put a whoppin on the Green Bay Packers last night, the team brought back some players from back in the day. Former Seattle Seahawks stars Joey Galloway, Jordan Babineaux, Jim Zorn and Manu Tuiasosopo celebrated the start of the 2014 NFL season with fans at McDonald’s exclusive tailgate party yesterday in Seattle. In its second year as the official restaurant sponsor of the NFL, McDonald’s is celebrating football fans’ love for the game with a new mindset of tailgating and exclusive football content and prizes for customers.
Manu Tuiasosopo poses with fans at the NFL season opener kickoff yesterday in Seattle, Washington
Jim Zorn, former Redskins head coach and Seahawks quarterback, signs a helmet yesterday.
Joey Galloway, former Seahawks wide receiver and ESPN analyst hangs out with the Seattle fans.
Sep 5th
Georgia, Penn State and Boston College Show Their “Good Hands”
The title sponsor of the Allstate Sugar Bowl since 2003, Allstate also sponsors the new College Football Playoff as well as the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences—two of the premier college football conferences in the country. Additionally, Allstate has relationships with 81 schools across the country through the Good Hands Field Goal Net Program. As a proud sponsor, Allstate has much in store to make this a winning season.
The University of Georgia, Penn State and Boston College are the newest school to be a part of the Allstate “Good Hands” Field Goal Net program.
The Good Hands appear on the field goal nets of 81 colleges and universities as well as during championship bowl games across the country. For every field goal kicked into these nets, Allstate donates to the school’s scholarship fund. Since 2005, Allstate has contributed over $3.4 million to collegiate scholarships through this program.
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Good Hands® Field Goal Net Program, Allstate is donating a total of $150,000 to collegiate scholarship funds throughout the regular college football season to its Good Hands Nets participating schools! Want to help your school win?
Tweet using the hashtag #Itsgood2Be + Your Team Hashtag
The school with the highest number of tweets each week will win an additional scholarship donation of $10,000! Contest runs through December 7, 2014.
Sep 2nd
Derrick Rose and Damian Lillard Give Basketball A Boost
On Sunday, adidas held an exclusive unveiling of the D Rose 5 Boost and Crazylight Boost basketball shoes at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Damian Lillard and Derrick Rose joined former NBA player and event emcee Greg Anthony to officially introduce adidas’ ground-breaking Boost technology to basketball. The industry-first innovation brings game-changing energy return, comfort and responsiveness to players when they need them most.
Following the unveil, media in attendance had the chance to test out the new kicks and hoop with adidas athletes including Joakim Noah, Jrue Holiday, Jeff Teague, Tim Hardaway Jr, Arron Afflalo and new adidas partner, rookie Marcus Smart.
Jul 28th
Red Bull Mini Drome Fixed Bike Competition Comes To Brooklyn
On Friday, June 27, Red Bull Mini Drome will make its triumphant return to Brooklyn where top fixed gear cyclists from across the five boroughs and beyond will compete on a shrunken velodrome that measures about the length, width and height of a New York City subway car.
Although it’s only in its second year in New York, this unique high octane race has quickly become a top cycling competition on the east coast bringing speed, balance and bravado together on a steep and shrunken velodrome, custom constructed to give competitors a treacherous challenge. Riders will reach speeds of 25 mph forcing them to test their mental stamina, technical precision and raw strength.
Fifty teams of two riders have been invited to participate in this pinnacle fixed gear competition. Each rider will clock in heats of ten laps with the top eight combined team times advancing. The night will culminate in a showdown bracket of the top eight teams with one squad being crowned the 2014 Red Bull Mini Drome victors. There will also be an individual competition with riders going head-to-head with the better time advancing.
Tickets to the event are free and on a first come first serve basis. For more information, please visit minidromenyc.eventbrite.com.
Jun 24th
Doug McDermott Has 99 Problems
With NBA Draft coming up, NCAA Player of the Year and noted sharpshooter Doug McDermott partnered with M&M’S Peanut to play an epic game of H-O-R-S-E … against 99 other people.
It’s Doug just dominating the field by doing epic trick shots – half court, no look, blindfolded at one point. Very cool moments – might make for a fun piece heading into Draft Week, especially as there’s tons of speculation where in the First Round Doug will go.
M&M’S Peanut cares about quality peanuts, and only 1 in 100 peanuts will become an M&M’S Peanut. So to help illustrate how quality matters when picking ingredients, M&M’s pitted 1 future pro basketball sharpshooter (Doug McDermott) against 99 regular folks in games of H-O-R-S-E. Naturally, Doug dominated the field with some wild trick shots – proving how important it is to choose the very best 1 in 100, like M&M’S does with its peanuts
Jun 19th
Jennie Finch Talks College World Series, Capital One Cup, and More!
If you going to want to learn about softball then listening to Jennie Finch is probably a smart move. Finch is a winner on every level. She was the 2001 Women’s College World Series Champion, an Arizona 3-time All-American Player, an NCAA Record Holder 60 Consecutive Victories, and is a 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist.
She is now working with Capital One to find out who will win the Capital One Cup. The Capital One Cup honors NCAA Division I athletics. This promotions rewards the top men’s and women’s college athletics program in the country. These colleges compete all year round to gain points to win the Capital One Cup. The scoring is based on their Top 10 finishes in fall, winter and spring sports. Whoever wins on the men’s and women’s side will win the Capital One Cup trophy and a $400,000 scholarship at the end of the spring athletics season.
I was able to chat with Jennie about this year’s Women’s College World Series, her time in college and the Olympics, the Capital One Cup, and more.
Art Eddy: The Women’s College World Series is underway. Who are some of the favorites for this year’s World Series?
Jennie Finch: Florida looks really good. Offensively they are on fire. Kentucky has been on a roll. Alabama has been on a roll too. This World Series is going to be tough.
AE: Are there any underdog teams we should look out for?
JF: At this point if they are here they are not too much of an underdog. Yet in the parody of this game it is anyone’s chance to win it all. It is definitely up for grabs for all the teams that are here.
AE: From your time playing in college to now, has the game evolved or has it stayed the same? 
JF: No, it has absolutely evolved. It is incredible to see how much it has grown and continues to grow. There are more TV games than ever. Each year it continues to increase because more people are tuning in. It is very exciting. It is fun on all the different levels and aspects to see the game evolve and grow.
AE: You played in the College World Series with Arizona. What was your preparation like going into that game?
JF: It was more just trusting everything you have been doing the entire year. You also are trying not to make the game bigger than it is even though this is what you have dreamed about your entire career. The minute you step on campus that is immediately what you are thinking about. So you just have to stay within yourself, trusting your teammates, and playing your game.
AE: You are working with Capital One to promote the Capital One Cup to help provide scholarship money to the winning universities. Tell me about your work with this promotion.
JF: I am excited to be on the athlete advisory board for the Capital One Cup as the spring season championships begin to play out. One reason is that one of the sports is softball. There are many schools that are close in the standings for the Capital One Cup.
This program honors the best Division I program that has the most cumulative wins in on the field performance across 
39 total men and women’s sports. The winning school gets over $400,000 in total scholarships for student athletes. Not only is it fun for the school, but for the fans to see how their school is doing.
AE: Right now who is in the lead for the men and women’s brackets for the Capital One Cup?
JF: UCLA is in the lead for the women and Notre Dame is in the lead for the men.
AE: Is there a college out there in the World Series that if they win they will help move their college up in the Capital One Cup standings?
JF: Yes. If Florida win it they will be in the lead for the women’s side. So it is pretty exciting to see if they not only win the World Series, but move their college into the lead.
AE: You pitched in the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics where you and Team USA won gold in 2004. I am guessing in your great career that winning gold is the top moment.
JF: By far. Being up there with women that I looked up too and being able to represent your country and having the name U.S.A. across your chest, there is nothing greater than that. All of those moments were great, but it is also the journey. When you are done and look back you are able to appreciate all of your accomplishments by thinking of how you got there.
AE: You have been a strong voice in trying to get baseball and softball back into the Olympics. Do you think baseball and softball will be back in the Olympics?
JF: It is going well. We are still trying to fight and get it back in. We are building a campaign. Our hope right now is for the Olympics in 2020 in Japan. Luckily baseball and softball are the two most popular sports in Japan. The campaigning they did to become the hosts in 2020 we hope will help them be able to reinstate softball and baseball for 2020. Hopefully it will be a success and we will be then locked in for the future.
AE: Lastly, you have some fantastic softball camps. Looks like you are setting those back up for this year.
JF: Yes. Go to my website, jenniefinch.com. We are going to places like Dallas and Chicago. We will be all over the country going from coast to coast.
Jun 2nd
