Jul 18, 2013 | Entertainment, Special Events, Sports
A celebrity golf tournament July 29th-30th and The Beach Boys headlining the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic Charity Concert on July 28th
One of golf’s most celebrated charity events—the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic—returns July 28th-30th, 2013 at Mohegan Sun Country Club at Pautipaug.
NFL All-Pro, Emmy Award-winning sportscaster and College Football Hall of Famer Ahmad Rashad hosts the 2013 Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic – AhmadRashadCelebrityClassic.com. More than 30 stars of sports and entertainment will participate. The event includes the Celebrity Team Championship open to spectators on July 30th and the legendary Beach Boys in concert, July 28th in the Mohegan Sun Arena.
The REACH Foundation and The Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic present The Beach Boys tickets are on-sale at Ticketmaster, ReachConcertSeries.com and the Mohegan Sun Box Office. Tickets for The Beach Boys July 28th performance at Mohegan Sun Arena are also available by phone at 1.800.745.3000.
“Together with Ahmad Rashad, we’re committed to creating a world-class celebrity golf and charity event that brings together many of the best celebrity players in golf,” said Ray Pineault, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Mohegan Sun.
Since its inception, the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic has raised more than $500,000 for charity. This year, proceeds from the event will benefit The REACH Foundation and its programs.
“It’s all about building a first-class, all-star event that works for the players, charities and the fans in New England,” said Rashad.
The Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic also announced its first celebrity player commitments—Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen, NFL Legend Sterling Sharpe, NBA Champion Ron Harper, Olympic Champions Mike Eruzione and Dan Jansen, Singer/Songwriters Jeffrey Osborne and Javier Colon, Major League Baseball legend Bobby Valentine, actor Richard Jenkins, ESPN Anchors Jonathan Coachman and Jay Harris, UConn Legends Donny Marshall and Scott Burrell (Players subject to change.)
The Beach Boys iconic song list includes “I Get Around,” “California Girls,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “Kokomo,” “Surfin’ USA,” “Help Me, Rhonda,” “409,” “Good Vibrations,” “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” and more. The Beach Boys were elected to the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
“The REACH Foundation is thrilled to team up with the Ahmad Rashad Celebrity Classic, its sponsors and Mohegan Sun,” said Mark Wilson, President of The REACH Foundation. “Together this event will help in the REACH Concert Series mission of Saving Lives…Changing Lives…Through Music!”
For celebrity field, starting times and course information and directions visit AhmadRashadCelebrityClassic.com.
About The Reach Foundation
The REACH Foundation is a 501.c.3 corporation created by Mark and Wendy Wilson in 2000 to help children physically, financially, and socially in need. Originally established to provide college and vocational scholarships and continuing education grants, the Foundation also supports programs that encourage social and civic responsibility both in and out of the classroom.
About Mohegan Sun
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Jun 13, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Sports
Curtis Stevens vs. Saul Roman
Eddie Chambers vs. Thabiso Mchunu
Tomasz Adamek vs. Tony Grano
Curtis “Showtime” Stevens and “Fast” Eddie Chambers have launched a campaign to dominate their weight divisions. By this time next year, each has plans to become the “Man to Beat” at in his respective class. On August 3rd at Mohegan Sun Arena, NBC Sports Network will feature these two warriors in highly competitive bouts on their Fight Night series. Tomasz “Goral” Adamek has also been added to the card. He opponent will be Tony Grano. The telecast will begin at 10:30pm while undercards are set for an 8:00pm start time.
Tickets are $125.00 and $35.00 and go on sale Friday, June 14th through Ticketmaster starting at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, starting Saturday, June 15th, subject to availability.
Stevens and Chambers are doing something unusual in the sport of boxing as of late – coming down in weight. Both have fought in divisions where they were always the small guy. Recently each athlete has chosen to move down into weight classes where they will be the big dog in the ring.
At the start of his career, Stevens, 24-3, 17 KO’s, a former amateur standout, was one of the hardest punchers in the super middleweight division. At middleweight, he plans to dominate a weight class where he may be the hardest puncher of all. On a campaign to become the middleweight champion in 2014, Stevens knows he needs to be matched in dangerous fights to get ready to take on the big names at 160.
And so enters his next opponent: Saul Roman, 37-9, 31 KO’s of Tijuana, Mexico. Roman is coming off three straight wins. He has big punching power. NBC Sports Network alumni, Gabriel Rosado can attest to that. Roman lost a split decision to Rosado which many people questioned. Roman is very active, highly competitive and had accepted the fight within 24 hours of the offer.
The former USBA Heavyweight Champion, Chambers may already be the best cruiserweight in the world. A small heavyweight who always punched above his weight, Chambers will begin to demonstrate this in his first fight at the cruiserweight limit on August 3rd. A big puncher who specifically asked to come to the U.S. to take on Chambers, his opponent, Thabiso “The Rock” Mchunu, 12-1, 9 KO’s, of South Africa, is a serious threat in this 10-round match. The muscular 24-year old southpaw, is also world-class trash talker who has already taken to Twitter to call out the former #1 heavyweight contender.
“Mchunu is going to make this a very interesting fight. But I do not believe that there is a cruiserweight in the world who can beat Eddie Chambers,” promoter Kathy Duva of Main Events, said. “It is to Eddie’s advantage that, with so much world class experience, he is still only 31 years old. He has been fighting people who are twice his size for many years and beating them with his speed and smarts.” At Cruiserweight, he will still be the fastest man in the ring and, perhaps, the biggest puncher.
“By early next year, both Stevens and Chambers should be in title fights,” Duva added.
Last seen on NBC in December, Adamek 48-2, 29 KO’s, returns rested and ready to, once again, entertain his legion of fans. His opponent will be named shortly.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Apr 23, 2013 | Entertainment, General News, Sports
May 24th At Mohegan Sun Arena
Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing will return to Mohegan Sun on Friday, May 24th at 7:30pm with a sensational ESPN Friday Night Fights card headlined by world ranked contender and fan favorite Delvin Rodriguez in a ten junior middleweight clash against former world title challenger Freddy “EL Riel” Hernandez.
Tickets are $95.00, $45.00 and $30.00 and are on sale now through Ticketmaster at 10:00am. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com; call Ticketmaster’s national toll free Charge By Phone number 1.800.745.3000; or visit any Ticketmaster outlet. Tickets are also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office subject to availability. More details are also available at mohegansun.com/entertainment.
“We’re very proud to return to Mohegan Sun with another card headlined by Delvin Rodriguez. Freddy Hernandez is a very tough, experienced, former world title challenger and this fight should provide fireworks from the opening bell,” said DeGuardia. “Delvin is always a hot ticket at Mohegan Sun and we encourage fans to purchase tickets in advance for this terrific evening of world-class boxing.”
Fighting of out nearby Danbury, CT, and known for his sensational all-action fights, Rodriguez has been a staple at Mohegan Sun and on ESPN Friday Night Fights, this being his 16th appearance on the network and 6th at the venue.
On February 15th, Rodriguez triumphantly returned to the world-class venue with a dominant sixth round stoppage of previously undefeated George “Comanche Boy” Tahdooahnippah which was broadcast on ESPN Friday Night Fights.
Included among Rodriguez’ outstanding career performances (27-6-3 15 KO’s) is the 2011 Fight of the Year against Pawel Wolak (July 15th) from the Roseland Ballroom in New York City. The fight was non-stop action in a brutal and historic epic battle. Battling to a draw on ESPN Friday Night Fights in the first bout, Rodriguez shined when they fought the rematch at Madison Square Garden (December 3, 2011) displaying his full arsenal of boxing skills in a dominant victory over Wolak.
Fighting out of Mexico City, Mexico, Hernandez enters the ring with a record of 30-4-0 (20 KO’s), most recently challenging top rated contender Demetrius Andrade on January 25th in front of a standing room only crowd at The Paramount in Huntington, New York as part of the acclaimed Star Boxing’s “ROCKIN FIGHTS” series. The always rough and exciting Hernandez was Andrade’s toughest test in the ten-round fight the undefeated Andrade won by unanimous decision.
Included among the world champions and other top rated contenders Hernandez has faced are Andre Berto, Erislandy Lara, Luis Collazo, DeMarcus Corley, Mike Anchondo, Jesus Soto-Karass and Ben Tackie.
An exciting undercard will be announced shortly.
Mohegan Sun Arena is ranked 3rd in the U.S. and 5th in the world by Billboard Magazine and was the 2008 and 2010 recipient of a Country Music Award for “Casino of The Year.” Venues Today also ranked Mohegan Sun Arena #4 in 2011 and ranked in the top six of “Top Stops of The Decade” in 2012. For more information on concerts and other great events at Mohegan Sun, visit mohegansun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711, ext. 27163.
Mar 21, 2013 | General News, Special Events, Sports
Meet these baseball legends as part of a special Signings & Sightings event
WHAT: Jim Rice and Bucky Dent, major league baseball legends, will be meeting fans and signing autographs at Mohegan Sun on Thursday, April 4th as part of a special Signings & Sightings event.
WHEN: Thursday, April 4th
7:30pm – Free Public Signing
Bow & Arrow Sports Bar
IN DETAIL: Batter up! Meet two of major league baseball’s heavy hitters on Thursday, April 4th when Jim Rice and Bucky Dent visit Mohegan Sun for a Signings & Sightings event inside Bow & Arrow Sports Bar. Jim & Bucky will be meeting fans and signing autographs for this free event that’s sure to be a “home run!”
*Participation is on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to time restrictions, signing items will be limited to headshots given out at event as well as two pieces of memorabilia per celebrity.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Mar 1, 2013 | General News, Special Events, Sports
WHAT: Swin Cash, UConn alumna, WNBA player and author, will be featured in a Winning Authors event on March 9th at Mohegan Sun with her brand-new book, Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold.
WHEN/ WHERE: Saturday, March 9th
3:00pm – Live Discussion with Swin in The Cabaret Theatre
3:30pm – Book Signing in The Shops concourse
IN DETAIL: She was part of the team that led Geno’s UConn Huskies to two NCAA championships before going on to become a two-time Olympic gold medalist and on March 9th, Swin Cash is visiting Mohegan Sun with her new book, Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold, for a very special Winning Authors event.
The free event will kick off in The Cabaret Theatre at 3:00pm with a live discussion followed by a signing event at 3:30pm in The Shops concourse. Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold will be released on March 6th and available for purchase at Spin Street in The Shops concourse. Cash is part of a list of outstanding authors that have participated in Winning Authors including Jerry West, Nora Roberts, Harlan Coben, Sue Grafton, Marcia Clark and Robin Cook.
Participation is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to time restrictions, Swin will only be signing copies of Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold. The book will be available for purchase on the day of the event at Spin Street and at the signing location.
ABOUT SWIN CASH: Born in Pennsylvania, Swin Cash quickly became one of UConn Women’s Basketball’s “golden girls” after helping to lead them to 2 NCAA championships, one of which was an undefeated, 39-0 season. After graduating in 2002 as an All-American, Swin was selected 2nd overall in the 2002 WNBA draft by the Detroit Shock. While in Detroit, she helped lead the Shock to 2 WNBA championships including the organization’s first ever championship title. Swin then went on to play for the Seattle Storm and the Chicago Sky, where she plays today. In 2004 & 2012, she was part of the United States Women’s Olympic Basketball teams to win gold medals.
Swin has a heavy hand in charity work through the WNBA and as the founder of her own organization, Cash for Kids, which helps to motivate, educate and elevate kids. Swin is set to release her first book titled Humble Journey: More Precious Than Gold, which comes out March 6th and is about her journey through her professional and personal life and the lessons she has learned along the way.
More information on Swin Cash is available at: www.swincash.com. Connect with Swin on Twitter @SwinCash or Facebook http://www.facebook.com/swincash.
ABOUT MOHEGAN SUN: Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to three unique casinos, a 34-story, 1,200 room luxury hotel, a world-class spa and golf course, over 75 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun, find us on pinterest.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
Feb 27, 2013 | Breaking News, Entertainment, General News, Sports
Mohegan Sun to host Tip-Off Tournament November 23rd and 24th
UNCASVILLE, CT (February 27, 2013) – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the field of teams and brackets for the 2013 Tip-Off Tournament. The annual NCAA men’s exempt tournament sponsored by the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will take place on Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut highlighted by eight schools in two four-team brackets.
Teams scheduled to participate in this year’s Tip-Off tournament are: University of North Carolina (ACC), University of Louisville (Big East), University of Richmond (A10), Fairfield University (MAAC), Belmont University (Ohio Valley Conference), Hofstra University (CAA), Holy Cross (Patriot League) and University of Hartford (America East).
“Once again this year’s Tip-Off Tournament showcases some of the nation’s best college basketball programs,” said John L. Doleva, President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame. “We are excited to host the tournament again at the Mohegan Sun, and we are looking forward to seeing the great match-ups in November.”
The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference will once again serve as the host conference for the annual event. The MAAC will host the men’s and women’s basketball championships at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, MA this March and has developed a strong partnership with the Basketball Hall of Fame, including the opening of a MAAC exhibit in the Hall of Fame museum.
Tickets for the 2013 Basketball Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena will go on sale in the near future. For more information on the event, log on to www.halloffametipoff.com.
Springfield Bracket
Belmont University
University of Hartford
Hofstra University
Holy Cross
Naismith Bracket
Fairfield University
University of Louisville
University of North Carolina
University of Richmond
Tip-Off Tournament Schedule
Campus Round Schedule
November 11 – Belmont University at University of Richmond
November 12 – Hofstra University at University of Louisville
November 13 – University of Hartford at Fairfield University
November 15 – Holy Cross at University of North Carolina
November 17 – Belmont University at University of North Carolina
November 19 – University of Hartford at University of Louisville
Hofstra University at University of Richmond
November 20 – Holy Cross at Fairfield University
Saturday November 23 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT (Game Times TBA)
Naismith Bracket –
University of Richmond vs. University of North Carolina
Fairfield University vs. University of Louisville
Springfield Bracket –
University of Hartford vs. Hofstra University
Holy Cross vs. Belmont University
Sunday November 24 at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT (Game Times TBA)
Consolation and Championship Rounds Springfield and Naismith Brackets
For more information on the Hall of Fame Tip-Off, ticket packages, hospitality packages for the weekend games and campus site schedule, log onto www.halloffametipoff.com
About the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Birthplace of Basketball, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame promotes and preserves the game of basketball at every level – professional, collegiate, men and women.
For more information:
Visit us on the web: www.hoophall.com
… on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BBHOF
… on Twitter: @hoophall
… or call 1-877-4-HOOPLA
About Mohegan Sun:
Mohegan Sun, owned by the Mohegan Tribe, is one of the largest, most distinctive and spectacular entertainment, gaming and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 240 acres along the Thames River in scenic southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country. More information is available by calling 1.888.226.7711 or visiting mohegansun.com. Connect with us on facebook.com/mohegansun, follow us on twitter.com/mohegansun and view us on youtube.com/mohegansunvideos.
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
The MAAC, headquartered in Edison, N.J., consists of 10 member institutions: Canisius College, Fairfield University, Iona College, Loyola University Maryland, Manhattan College, Marist College, Niagara University, Rider University, Saint Peter’s College and Siena College. For more on the conference, please visit www.maacsports.com.
