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NBC's - AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP in LAKE TAHOE - HIGHLIGHTS of PRE-TOURNAMENT FUN

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July 11, 2018 - Meeting for a pre-event press conference, defending 3-time champion Mark Mulder (first on left; MLB retired), laughs along with the group during remarks by Jeremy Roenick. Mulder is the odds-on favorite to win at 8/5. From left to right; Jeremy Roenick (NHL retired) is 15/1; Mardy Fish (US Tennis Olympian) is 4/1; Dave Cudney is Caesar's Odds-maker for the tournament; and Mark Rypien (NFL retired and two-time ACC Champion - 1990 & 2015) is 25/1. None of the athletes expressed concern regarding beginning the competition on Friday, the 13th SKIER NEWS Photo
WINNERS ALL - from left) Mark Mulder, Jeremy Roenick, Mardy Fish, Dave Cudney and Mark Rypien

2018-07-11 Leaders

July 11, 2018 - Meeting for a pre-event press conference, defending 3-time champion Mark Mulder (first on left; MLB retired), laughs along with the group during remarks by Jeremy Roenick.

Mulder is the odds-on favorite to win at 8/5. Others, from left to right; Jeremy Roenick (NHL retired) is 15/1; Mardy Fish (US Tennis Olympian) is 4/1; Dave Cudney is Caesar's Odds-maker for the tournament; and Mark Rypien (NFL retired and two-time ACC Champion - 1990 & 2015) is 25/1.
None of the athletes expressed any superstitiion about beginning the competition on Friday, the 13th.


SKIER NEWS Photo Lorie Leonardi

SCOREBOARD SCENE - Saluting the three champs in their sports, all three are playing in this year's American Century Championship.

NHL-NFL-NBA Champs

July 11, 2018 - TJ Oshie, 2018 Stanley Cup Champion from the NHLs Washington Capital; Doug Pederson, Head Coach of the Super Bowl Champions Philadelphia Eagles; and Steph Curry, 2018 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors get proper notice on the Leader Board.
The numbers to the right of their names are the number of games in which the NHL and NBA champs won their best-of-seven series. Adjacent to Pederson's name is the Eagles Super Bowl winning score.
Mulder is the three time defending American Century Champion.
We have no idea why Fish and Romo are mentioned!

American Century Photo

MORE WINNERS - (from left) Andrew Bachelder and Tony Romo

Bachelder-Romo

July 11, 2018 - Retired NFL QB, now TV Analyst, Tony Romo, (right); along with Wounded Warrior Champion, Retired Staff Sargeant, Andrew Bachelder, address the Media at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course. Bachelder returns for a second year after playing in 2016 and finishing tied for 13th. Romo has played in several American Century Championships, his best finishes were twice placing second in 2009 and 2011.

SKIER NEWS Photo Lorie Leonardi


THE CLARET JUG


The Claret Jug

July 11, 2018 - The Claret Jug, center, also known as The Golf Champion Trophy is the goal of the players at The British Open. It is flanked by Jon Miller, President of NBC Sports (right) and Heather Cox, NBC Golf Analyst, (left) as they discuss the American Century Championship and The British Open. NBC broadcast the Open M-F, July 16-20 on Golf Central Live and on Sat and Sun July 21-22 on NBC.

SKIER NEWS Photo Dave Leonardi

KORBEL CELEBRITY SPRAY-OFF ALFONSO RIBEIRO

Alfonso and Gary

July 11, 2018 - Alfonso Ribeiro gets ready to Pop-the-Cork and Spray-off as Todd Kennedy and Gary Heck of Korbel offer pointers,.
SKIER NEWS Photo Dave Leonardi


KORBEL CELEBRITY SPRAY-OFF BODE MILLER


Bode and Gary

July 11, 2018 - After popping the cork, skiing great Bode Miller poses with Korbel President Gary Heck.

SKIER NEWS Photo Dave Leonardi


See Day One, Friday, July 13, 2018 photos and reports, link here.

WHEN POSTED - See Day Two Saturday, July 14, 2018 photos and reports, link here.

WHEN COMPLETED, The Final Reports on Day 3, Sunday, July 15, 2018 for American Century Championship wrap-up, photos will be posted below.

NIGHT TIME ENTERTAINMENT for SPONSORS and PLAYERS

Party Band

July 11, 2018 - Outstanding entertainment performed for the crowd at Harvey's Outdoor Arena for party-goers, players and sponsors, some of whom made it on stage.

SKIER NEWS Photo Lorie Leonardi









LARRY the CABLE GUY


Larry and Claret Jug

July 11, 2018 - Larry the Cable Guy wipes away tears as he realizes he will not see the British Open Trophy, The Claret Cup, again as he has no chance of winniing The American Century Championship not to mention his zero chance of winning the British Open.

SKIER NEWS Photo Dave Leonardi


FIREWORKS OVER TAHOE

Fireworks Over Tahoe

July 11, 2018 - A spectacular fireworks display over downtown Tahoe South shot from the roof of Harvey"s Hotel and Casino parking garage ended the evening of what is know as "The Pairing Party" for the tournament.

SKIER NEWS Photo Dave Leonardi


See Day One, Friday, July 13, 2018 photos and reports, link here.

WHEN POSTED - See Day Two Saturday, July 14 photos and reports, link here.

WHEN COMPLETED, The Final Reports on Day 3, Sunday, July 15, 2018 for American Century Championship wrap-up, photos will be posted below.


NBC's - AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIP in LAKE TAHOE - HIGHLIGHTS of PRE-TOURNAMENT FUN

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE VISITED by 90-plus CELEBRITIES READY to COMPETE at GOLF and INTERACT with FANS, and HAVE FUN.

 

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