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Ladarius Webb Foundation Hosts Annual Charity Softball Game

Jared Ginsberg — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:30:14 +0000

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Lardarius Webb And His Ravens’ Teammates Play in Annual Charity Softball Game. Watch Video »

Super Bowl Champ Ray Rice Supports Legendary Raven Jonathan Ogden

Jared Ginsberg — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:16:16 +0000

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Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice modeled himself after another former Ravens great Jonathan Ogden, and now he has a [...]

Hall of Famer John Randle Serves as Inspiration to Children

Jared Ginsberg — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:14:25 +0000

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Former Minnesota Viking John Randle stops by for an exclusive interview with Jared Ginsberg of Class Act Sports. Watch »

Best Games of Each Week of the 2013 NFL Season

David Satriano — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 15:18:55 +0000

With the release of the 2013 NFL schedule, Class Act Sports looks at the best games of each week in 2013: Week 1: Ravens at Broncos For the first time in a decade, the defending Super Bowl Champion will open up on the road, due to a scheduling conflict. Fresh off a new contract, Joe Flacco will return to Denver to face Peyton Manning in a rematch of an overtime playoff game last year. Week 2: Broncos at Giants In what could be the third and final installment of the Manning Bowl, Eli and Peyton square off at Metlife Stadium for the third time. Big brother Peyton has won both previous meetings. Week 3: Texans at Ravens Safety Ed Reed, who spent his entire career with the Ravens before signing with the Texans this off-season returns to face his old mates for the first time. Week 4: Patriots at Falcons A game featuring the two teams that lost in the conference championship games last year, you can expect a lot of points on the board with Tom Brady and Matt Ryan square off. Week 5: Lions at Packers Whenever these two NFC North rivals get together, it’s always entertaining. The Packers have owned the series the last two years, with a perfect 4-0 record. Week 6: Saints at Patriots Drew Brees wants to put the Saints’ dismal 2012 season behind and return New Orleans to the playoffs. Their schedule isn’t easy, but this should be a good one. Week 7: Broncos at Colts In what could be the game of the year, Peyton Manning will surely get a warm reception when he steps onto the field in Indianapolis. The future Hall of Famer led the Colts – who are doing just fine with Andrew Luck - to their only Super Bowl win in 2007. Week 8: Giants at Eagles The second matchup in four weeks between division rivals should be interesting, especially with new coach Chip Kelly on the Eagles sideline. Week 9: Steelers at Patriots Two of the top teams in the AFC clash in a game that could go a long way in determining eventual playoff seeding. Week 10: Seattle at Atlanta A rematch of an NFC Divisional playoff game last season, which the Falcons had a 20-0 lead before the Seahawks came all the way back and led 28-27 in the final minute. But Atlanta hit the game winning field goal for a thrilling 30-28 win. Week 11: Ravens at Bears Chicago failed to make the playoffs last year despite a 10-6 record, but the defense was one of the best in the league. Expect this game against the Ravens to be low scoring. Week 12: Broncos at Patriots It’s always entertaining when Tom Brady and Peyton Manning face off against one another. Last year the Patriots won the annual meeting, 31-21. Week 13: Giants at Redskins Robert Griffin III ran wild over the Giants in both matchups last season and will get to show off his legs again if he is completely healed from a knee injury. Week 14: Seahawks at 49ers Quarterbacks Russell Wilson and Colin Kaepernick proved they were two of the best in the league last year. This will be a game filled with a lot of runs and quarterback draws. Week 15: Packers at Cowboys The Cowboys haven’t made the playoffs since 2009, but a late-season win against Aaron Rodgers and Co. could help that post-season push. Week 16: Falcons at 49ers The Falcons Super Bowl dreams were cut short after blowing a 17-point lead in their own house to the 49ers. You can beat Tony Gonzalez, who finally won the first playoff game of his career last season, has this one circled on his calendar. Week 17: Eagles at Cowboys In a week that features only divisional matchups, this one seems the most likely to decide a division title. Dallas has lost Week 17 the past two seasons with a “win-and-get-in” scenario, and could get a third shot in 2013.

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Ravens’ Torrey Smith, Super Bowl Champion, Gives Back at Jonathan Ogden’s Golf Outing

David Satriano — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:00:33 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sg9AJqzhRY0 Torrey Smith grew up in Virginia and went to college at Maryland, so he knew a thing or two about Ravens offensive tackle Jonathan Ogden despite never playing with him. Smith was more than happy to attend Ogden’s charity golf outing which benefited underprivileged children in the Baltimore community.

“It means a lot. Any time you come out and support one of your fellow Ravens and one of the best of all time, in J.O. I'm excited about it. Had fun last week at [Lardarius] Webb's [softball] game, and I'm out here today, I can’t really say working on my golf game. I am just out here playing, because I am horrible,” Smith told Jared Ginsberg of Class Act Sports while at the outing in June 2012.

Watching the Hall of Famer growing up, one thing stood out to Smith.

"Obviously his size. Now being a player and walking through there realizing how many Pro Bowls he has been to is amazing," he said.

Smith had an impressive rookie year in 2011, hauling in 50 passes for 841 yards and seven touchdowns. He said he wanted to be consistent this past year and boy was he ever.

“I know I have the athletic ability. For me it's about being consistent and executing the little things. For me, my goal this year is to be a consistent player,” Smith told Class Act Sports.

Smith had 49 catches for 855 yards and 8 touchdowns, putting up almost identical numbers to his previous season. He also was one of Joe Flacco's favorite targets during the Raven's run to the Super Bowl title with 11 grabs for 233 yards and two touchdowns. After last season's disappointing AFC Championship game to the Patriots, Smith said the Ravens would compete for the Super Bowl- and boy was he right.

"Just being consistent. Continue to work, continue to grow. The Ravens is a winning organization. For us it's about fine-tuning some things so we can get over that hump,” he said.

They did get over that hump, beating the 49ers, 34-31 in Super Bowl XLVII a few weeks ago. And you can bet Smith will still be helping out the local community.

"It means a lot. Obviously being in our shoes as a professional athlete, everyone looks up to you, a lot of kids, even adults. It's our responsibility to use our influence in a positive way and that is to give back in whatever way possible, especially in this area. I am just honored to be in this position,” he told Class Act Sports back in June.

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Jack Brewer Foundation Hosts Global Ambassador Celebration at United Nations and Awards Dinner

Jared Ginsberg — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:00:32 +0000

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Jack of all trades and a true class act, Jack Brewer, is making strides with his Foundation and helping people [...]

Goldberg Supports Former Bill Andre Reed and his Foundation

Jared Ginsberg — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:30:48 +0000

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Former NFL player and professional wrestler Bill Goldberg exclusive interview w/ Class Act Sports. Watch Interview »

Award-Winning Anchor Bruce Beck Helps March of Dimes, Talks “Mike’d Up” and More

Jared Ginsberg — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 16:01:01 +0000

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NBC sports anchor Bruce Beck stops by for an exclusive interview with Jared Ginsberg of Class Act Sports. Watch [...]

Wrestling Legend Sgt. Slaughter Helps Out NFL Alumni, Discusses Wrestlers He’s Discovered

Jared Ginsberg — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 14:55:06 +0000

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Sgt. Slaughter has a kind heart out of the ring, as Class Act Sports found out at the NFL Alumni [...]

Hall of Famer Jonathan Ogden Helps Children Tackle Education’s Challenges

Jared Ginsberg — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 13:00:49 +0000

Categories: Sports

Sit down interview with legendary Baltimore Raven Jonathan Ogden at his Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing. Watch Interview »