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Special online auction to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 9:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. . – A fun and unique gift and golf-themed fundraising auction in underway to benefit the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.
More than 50 items can be bid on including golf caddie spots at Edgewood Tahoe during celebrity golf, a one-week vacation in Hawaii, and golf and hotel packages across the country.
The online auction will accept bids through Saturday, November 21 at 7:00 p.m. TO bid, visit https://m.charityauctionstoday.com/m/auctions/BGCLT2020-15641/items.
South Lake Tahoe resident celebrates her 99th birthday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 2:41pm
In the year 1921, New York Yankee Babe Ruth hit his 138th homerun as the team made their first World Series appearance, Coco Chanel introduces "Chanel No. 5". Boeing obtains orders for aircraft and abandons furniture-making, Albert Einstein receives the Nobel Prize in Physics, Woodrow Wilson (until March 4) and Warren G. Harding (from March 4) were president, and technology made advancements towards what would be the first television. Charles Bronson, Nancy Reagan, and John Glenn were born.
Steph Curry honoring Black Lives Matter with his custom shoes at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/12/2020 - 1:54pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - If you've been able to catch the coverage of the 31st American Century Championship from Lake Tahoe you may have seen the shoes Steph Curry has been wearing.
On Friday, his shoes showed an image of Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old African-American emergency medical technician who was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department officers on March 13, 2020.
Curry, who has been outspoken and active with social injustice matters, said the shoes were to "shine a light on Breonna Taylor, demanding and praying and
wishing for justice for her and her family."
Former Pro Bowl lineman Kyle Williams leads at the American Century Championship
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/10/2020 - 7:02pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - It's an unfamiliar face on top of the leaderboard after the first round of the 31st annual American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe.
Kyle Williams, former Pro Bowl defensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills, came into the clubhouse with a 25 in the modified Stableford scoring system used at the tournament.
Hard Rock poolside celebrity Q&A with Jerry Rice, Dennis Rodman and Shane Victorino
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 1:39pm
STATELINE, Nev. – Most public events associated with the American Century Championship this week are not taking place due to safety concerns created by COVID-19, but one is still happening with special protocols.
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe is holding a one-night-only poolside celebrity Q&A session on Saturday, July 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sports legends Jerry Rice and Shane Victorino had already been announced as taking part, but basketball great Dennis Rodman is now on the bill.
South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth thanks the community for their support
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 10:29pm
The South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth Organization would like to thank the following community members and businesses who so graciously helped our THREE Nevada State Championship Teams (13-year olds, 14-15 year olds, and 16-18 year olds) compete at the Regional Tournament for the Pacific Southwest with their donations! Over 40 local youth benefited from this generosity by getting to play at the “next” level (one step away from the World Series)! The players had an amazing experience thanks to the community support in our little town here on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. THANK YOU ALL!
South Tahoe Babe Ruth 13 All Stars knocked out of regional playoffs
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 6:44pm
The South Tahoe Babe Ruth 13 All-Stars were defeated Wednesday, ending their bid for the World Series. They lost their final game to the team from Carbon, Utah 11-4.
The boys played some great games to get to the regional level and met up against some tough opponents. The following boys played a tough tournament and had a great experience of playing the best teams in Babe Ruth Baseball while representing South Lake Tahoe and Nevada.
Congratulations to the following players:
Player # Name
1 Aiden Welch
2 Forrest Jones
5 Aiden Boldt
6 Haden Stephen
7 Ian Ross
9 Luke Laub
South Tahoe Babe Ruth 13 All Stars lose to Hawaii, but still in the running
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/23/2019 - 9:03pm
On Tuesday the South Tahoe 13 All-Stars lost to last year’s World Series Champions, Hawaii. 13 – 0. Tahoe is now in the Secondary Bracket looking to came back and play in the Championship Game Friday.
The next game for South Tahoe is on Wednesday, July 24, against Carbon, UT.
Location
Helper, Utah
United States
See map: Google Maps
Another South Lake Tahoe Babe Ruth team advances toward World Series
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 11:51pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Earlier this week the South Tahoe Babe Ruth 13-year-old all-star team became the Nevada State champs and are now headed to the regional finals in Utah.
South Tahoe Babe Ruth all-stars beat South Reno to become Nevada State Champs
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 10:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a close on Tuesday night as the South Tahoe Babe Ruth 13-year-old all-star team became the Nevada State champs after beating South Reno 12-11 in extra innings. They beat their opponents in the state tournament this past weekend 11-2 and 21-5.
The twelve teens from the South Shore are now headed to Utah for the Pacific Southwest Regional Tournament July 22-27.
The 2019 team: Forrest Jones, Nico Wagner, Luke Laub, Ian Ross, Haden Stephen, Christopher Haven, Vincent Abbondandolo, JR Elizalde, Joey Gomez, Jonathan Bender,
Harry Reid, the "all star lineup and clean up hitter Barack Obama"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 8:17pm
"We're here to celebrate because we love Lake Tahoe," Nevada Senator Harry Reid said at the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit on Wednesday. Reid, who started the focus on Lake Tahoe along with President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore with the first Summit in 1997.
"Like a World Series team who can't rest on their laurels," said Reid, "we need to build on progress."
Reid went on with his World Series antidote and introduced the "All Star Lineup" at the 20th Summit, his last in office as he won't be seeking reelection after serving the state in Washington since 1987.
Have breakfast with celebrity golfers at Tahoe Douglas Rotary event
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/11/2016 - 7:21pm
Event Date:
July 20, 2016 - 7:30am
The Tahoe-Douglas Rotary Club, in partnership with NBC Sports, is presenting a very unique, one-of-a-kind opportunity during the American Century Golf Championship on Wednesday, July 20 at the Hard Rock Cafe inside Harvey's from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hear personal insights from two athletes who are playing in the South Lake Tahoe tournament. In past years, the participants have been very candid and entertaining, giving those joining the event an experience they won't soon forget.
Celebrities teeing up for Gene Upshaw Golf Tournament
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 10:08pm
NFL Hall of Famers, former Major League Baseball players and other sports celebrities will gather July 17-18 to once again pay tribute to the former Oakland Raider at the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at the Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club in Truckee, Calif.
Upshaw, who often played in the Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 at Tahoe Forest Hospital.
Lake Tahoe celebrity golfers to play in Diamond Resorts Tournament in Florida
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 1:27pm
Sports and entertainment stars, including many of the current and future Hall of Famers, MVPs and stars who golf in South Lake Tahoe's annual celebrity tournament, will be teeing it up in the inaugural Diamond Resorts Invitational celebrity golf tournament at the Golden Bear Golf Club in Orlando, Fla., Jan. 14-16, 2016.
American Century releases list of celebrity golfers to participate in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 5:38pm
Once again, the most popular celebrity golf tournament in the county will be held on the southern shores of Lake Tahoe. The 26th Annual American Century Championship will be held in South Lake Tahoe from July 14-19, 2015 at Edgewood Tahoe.
The list of the 95 participants released resemble the 'A List' of who's who in sports and entertainment, as well as the military. They will all be going after a prize purse of $625,000.
Giants World Series trophy at Aces Ballpark Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/14/2015 - 12:41am
Event Date:
March 14, 2015 - 12:00pm
A large crowd is expected to see the San Francisco Giants Trophy Tour at Aces Ballpark in Reno on Saturday, March 14
While the trophy will be on display from noon - 2 p.m., the line expected to start hours before so it is suggested that people arrive early if they want to see the three World Series trophies.
The line will be cut off, if needed, to allow the champsionship trophies to leave at the designated time of 2 p.m. Not all fans in line during the designated viewing time is not guaranteed a photo with the trophies as it will be first come, first serve.
Las Vegas Little League team national champs after Chicago team disqualified
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/12/2015 - 10:58pm
A Little League team that captured the attention of the nation and the hearts of its hometown was stripped of its national title Wednesday after an investigation revealed that team officials had falsified boundaries so they could add ineligible players to the roster.
Only last summer, the all-black Jackie Robinson West team was the toast of Chicago and was honored with trips to San Francisco and to the White House.
Mark Rypien wins closest to the hole contest; Winnings go to Tahoe Fund
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/19/2014 - 10:20pm
On July 18th 15 of some of the world’s most legendary athletes and entertainers competed in Lake Tahoe for the Korbel Closest-to-the-Pin Challenge as part of the American Century Championship, currently being played at the Edgewood Golf Course. NFL Former Pro Bowl Quarterback Mark Rypien who was the inaugural tournament champion took home the title after teeing off from Hole 17 and placing his ball just seven feet away from the pin winning a $5,000 donation for The Tahoe Fund from the Korbel Toast Life® Foundation.
Lake Tahoe World Series of Poker at Harveys concludes with Cary Marshall as victor
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 1:41pmAfter three long days of poker at Harveys Lake Tahoe, Cary Marshall of King Salmon, Alaska emerged victorious in the latest World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event. Marshall entered the final day with the chip lead, and though didn’t necessarily go wire-to-wire, het outlasted the entire 422-player field to pocket $139,260, the gold ring, and a seat in the National Championship next year.
Final 3 set at WSOP, to play for $8.53M crown
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 10/30/2012 - 10:08amTwo poker professionals and a college student have topped nearly 6,600 competitors at the World Series of Poker and are one card session away from poker's richest prize - an $8.53 million crown.Ari...
Giants win World Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/28/2012 - 6:00amDETROIT - Marco Scutaro singled home the tiebreaking run in the 10th inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Sunday night to complete a four-game sweep and win their ...
Verlander once again struggles in World Series
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 10:19amSAN FRANCISCO - Those postseason struggles that plagued Justin Verlander his first two trips to the postseason looked to be a thing of the past this year.That all changed when he ran into Pablo ...
Giant superstitions will San Francisco into World Series
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:45pmMayors bet community service on series outcome
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 2:20pmDETROIT - There will be no gift baskets, Texas barbeque, Dr. Pepper, Budweiser beer or St. Louis-style toasted ravioli exchanged following this year's World Series between the Detroit Tigers and Sa...
World Series gets awfully hairy with wild beards
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 2:11pmSAN FRANCISCO - This is going to be a very hairy World Series.Giants outfielder Hunter Pence is looking seriously scraggly. Same goes for teammate Sergio Romo, whose facial fuzz has its own Twitter...
Giants 'knothole gang' lining up for free viewing
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 2:07pmSAN FRANCISCO - They're teens skipping school and adults driving through the night to line up before dawn in soggy San Francisco - all for a chance to watch a few innings of the World Series for fr...
Bumgarner for Giants Game 2, then Vogelsong, Cain
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:00amSAN FRANCISCO - Madison Bumgarner will pitch Game 2 of the World Series for San Francisco on Thursday, giving the Giants back-to-back lefties after Barry Zito goes in the opener against the Detroit...
Giants' Zito to start World Series opener
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 6:00amSAN FRANCISCO - From postseason bystander to starting the World Series opener. That's how far Barry Zito has come in two years to resurrect his career.The resurgent left-hander will pitch Game 1...
Giants on to World Series with 9-0 win over Cards
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 8:58pmSAN FRANCISCO - In a postseason full of twists and turns, the San Francisco Giants are headed back to the World Series after a big comeback against the defending champs.Hunter Pence got the Gian...
World Series of Poker bracelet most expensive sports prize ever
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 1:25pmMLB expands playoff format from 8 teams to 10
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 5:16pmNEW YORK (AP) - With less than a month to go before opening day, baseball at last decided who's in and who's out come October.Now, even a third-place team can win the World Series.Major League Base...
Bumgarner remains youngest pitcher in camp
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 10:53amSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Left-hander Madison Bumgarner enjoyed the flow of champagne over his head after San Francisco's successful run to the World Series title two years ago, a mere three months ...
Illinois man takes home poker event's biggest prize
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 6:17pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After 12 days and more than 30 poker tournaments, it was Carpentersville, Ill. resident Bryan Schultz who took down the 2011/2012 World Series of Poker Harveys Lake Ta...
