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LINDSEY VONN’S RED BULL “SWEET 16” CELEBRATION

 

Toasting Vonn’s 16 Career World Cup Crystal Globes and

The 2012 ESPY Award Nominees

 

Monday, July 9th, Two-time Female Athlete of the Year ESPY Award winner and 2012 ESPY Award nominee Lindsey Vonn wearing GUESS by Marciano with guests, was honored by 2012 Red Bull Sweet 16. This event was the kickoff for the ESPY week in Los Angeles celebrating and toasted to sports’ greatest with an exclusive, invite-only “Sweet 16” party at Elevate Lounge. Powered by Under Armour and Oakley, guests enjoyed cocktails by GT Vodka, Barefoot Wine & Bubbly and sweet vegan gluten-free treats by Chef Waylynn Lucas of Fonuts, with sounds by DJ Spider and DJ Kedd Cook.

 

Guest included: Freestyle Skier and 2012 ESPY Award nominee Kaya Turski; Pro Golfer and 2012 ESPY Award nominee Lexi Thompson; NFL Stars Terrell Owens, Clay Matthews (Green Bay Packers), Casey Matthews (Philadelphia Eagles), Jimmy Clausen (Carolina Panthers), Amobi Okoye (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and Bret Lockett (New England Patriots); NBA Star Kris Humphries; Dancing with the Stars’ Cheryl Burke; Actress Angel McCord; Actors Mark Salling, Jesse Spencer, Shaun Sipos, Jaleel White and Dennis Haskins; Pro Surfers Maya Gabeira and Erica Hosseini; Pro Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler; Pro Snowboarders Jamie Anderson and Louie Vito; Pro Beach Volleyball Player Jess Gysin; Pro Skier Seth Morrison; Triathlete Jenny Fletcher; Paralympic Swimmer Mallory Weggemann; ESPN Broadcaster Jenn Brown; Music Producer Chris Ivery; and more.

                       

PHOTOS:         by Matt Sayles, Invision for AP.




















AL MICHAELS, MARSHALL FAULK, MATT HASSELBECK, JOSH FREEMAN,

JOHN LYNCH, TERRELL SUGGS, GREG McELROY AND JAY GLAZER

HEADLINE NFL ALL-ACCESS EVENT



LOS ANGELES, CA (July 2, 2012) – The LA Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC) announced that Tennessee Titans’ Quarterback, Matt Hasselbeck, has been added to the star-studded lineup for the 10th annual NFL All-Access event. Hasselback will be joined by the legendary Sportscaster Al Michaels, NFL Hall of Fame Running Back and NFL Network Analyst, Marshall Faulk, Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Quarterback, Josh Freeman, Baltimore Ravens’ Linebacker, Terrell Suggs, Former Denver Bronco and Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Safety John Lynch, New York Jets Quarterback Greg McElroy and Fox Sports’ NFL Reporter, Jay Glazer. The event will be held on Thursday, July 12, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Rose Bowl Stadium.



This year’s NFL All-Access will include a wide array of activities including the Play Like A Pro challenge on the field (catching passes, throwing competition and field goal kicking challenge), an NFL equipment demonstration and locker room tour that includes official uniform displays for all 32 NFL teams.  The San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders will be hosting interactive FanFest booths on the field for guests to get up close and personal with their favorite teams. After a cocktail reception and buffet dinner presented by Wolfgang Puck Catering, guests will enjoy a preview of the upcoming season from current and former NFL players, coaches and executives. 



Confirmed participants include: Al Michaels, Sportscaster for NBC Sports; Marshall Faulk, Analyst for the NFL Network and NFL Hall of Fame running back; Matt Hasselbeck, Quarterback, Tennessee Titans; Josh Freeman, Quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Terrell Suggs, Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens; Former Denver Bronco and Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ Safety John Lynch, New York Jets Quarterback Greg McElroy, Jay Glazer, NFL Reporter for Fox Sports; Amy Trask, Chief Executive of the Oakland Raiders; Andrea Kremer, reporter for NBC Sports, correspondent for HBO's "Real Sports" and event emcee; and Gordon Batty, Equipment Manager for the Green Bay Packers.



Sponsors and ticket buyers include men and women in the business, entertainment and sports industries, along with the media. Several levels of participation are available and individual tickets are on sale for $500 each. Please visit www.lasec.net for more information on the event and purchasing tickets.



Confirmed sponsors to date include AEG, American Airlines, Cirque du Soleil, Classic Party Rentals, Covington Capital Management, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Elite Security, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Farmer John, HTC, Integrated Transportation Services, Inc., Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board, Longo Toyota-Scion-Lexus, Majestic Realty Co., Micronomics, MillerCoors, Ohana Real Estate Investors, Pacific Palms Resort, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, Rose Bowl Stadium, Rose Bowl Premium Seating, Sidley Austin LLP, Sport Chalet, Sprint, State Farm, Wells Fargo, Western Asset Management Company, Wolfgang Puck Catering, and Westfield.





























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