Prep & Sports presents Brandon Flowers Charity Weekend event in Delray Beach

Prep & Sports helps at risk youth

DELRAY BEACH - Three sporting events in Delray Beach, Florida will be part of the Brandon Flowers Charity Weekend July 11-13 according to local organization Prep & Sports.

Prep & Sports founded in 2005, and whose mission statement is "to focus on at risk youth through programs that provide academic and athletic mentorships, training and guidance." will benefit from the proceeds generated from the weekend's events, that include a seven on seven tournament scheduled for July 13th at the Seacrest Sports Complex.

Prep & Sports promotes athletic excellence, but their emphasis is combined with academic excellence.  Numerous testimonials from both college and professional athletes give kudos to Prep & Sports for helping off the field and in the classroom to prepare for college ACT tests.  Players and program participants give credit to the program for their academic success.

Brandon Flowers, the charity event's namesake, is a former Atlantic Community High School player and Virginia Tech alumnus.  He was drafted in 2008 by the Kansas City Chiefs as cornerback, and in 2010 he helped lead his team to a division title.

Weekend kickoff event

The charitable weekend's first event on July 11th kicks off with the Brandon Flowers Bowling Bash at Cinebowl & Grille.  For the ticket price attendees can enjoy an evening of bowling with Brandon and his NFL friends, appetizers and shoe rental.  According to Prep & Sport's website a number of NFL players have been invited to participate, and student athletes will be the big winners from ticket sales to the events.

On July 12th the weekend long event continues with an All Star Football Camp at Seacrest Sports Complex in Delray Beach, and culminates on July 13th with the Seven on Seven event.  To purchase tickets and for further details on all of the events click here and check out their website's event section.

Brazil defeats Italy 4-2 in Confederation Cup

Brazil finishes at the top of Group A in the Confederation Cup after defeating Italy 4-2.  Neymar scored off a free kick to add his third goal in as many matches.

Italy has not won against Brazil since 1982, and this match continued their 30 year streak.  The attendance in Arena Fonte Nova was estimated at between 45,000 to 50,000 fans as Brazil's Neymar, Dante and Fred sealed the deal in scoring to defeat the Italians

Neymar was chosen man of the match after his impressive goal from the free kick position past Italy's goalie Buffon.

Miami Heat Parade 2013 scheduled for June 24th

NBA 2013 Champions host parade

The Miami Heat will celebrate their reHeat along Biscayne Boulevard in downtown Miami, Monday June 24th at 11:00 a.m. with festivities beginning at 9:00 a.m.

The AmericanAirlines Arena will be the end of the parade route location with a 12:30 p.m. scheduled invitation only or season ticket holder only event to follow inside.

According to an article in The Sun-Sentinel, the parade route will begin in "Brickell at the corner of Southwest Eighth Street and Second Avenue heading east before turning left on Brickell Avenue. The route will turn onto Biscayne Boulevard for the final stretch into the arena."

Fans can bring their applause and cheers, but according to the City of Miami not their backpacks. For security purposes backpacks are not allowed at this year's parade after the recent Boston Marathon Bombings.

With fans numbering in the hundreds of thousands expected, and the traffic issues that resulted from last year's parade an early arrival is your best plan.

Miami Heat 2013 NBA Champions!

LeBron James named 2013 MVP stated after reference to his humble beginnings, "I am not supposed to even be here."

It was evident in Games 6 and 7 the Heat are fortunate he was right where they needed him to be.  Congratulations to the Miami Heat and to the San Antonio Spurs for a great series!

Game 5 NBA Finals and Happy Father's Day Mr. Wade!

Game 5 NBA Finals airs on ABC

The Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs fire up Game 5 tonight with an 8:00 p.m. ET tip off.  Follow the excitement on twitter #NBAFinals @MiamiHEAT and @Spurs.

It is a swing game on the full-court pendulum, and one player for the Heat will probably get some motivation from the Father's Day aspect.  Miami Heat guard, Dwyane Wade wrote a great deal about being a father in his book, A Father First: How my life became bigger than basketball and about his views of being a single parent.

In his memoir Wade writes after a long and sincere fight for custody of his sons:

"My sincere hope is to inspire both fathers and mothers who may feel challenged by single parenthood or by your current situation. I’m really writing for all parents, including those foster parents or relatives who raise kids that may not be biologically their own, as well as coaches, teachers, advocates, and mentors. By investing our love and energy and time in young people and in their development, we change and heal our world."

In my own childhood I was the daughter of single-parent father, and I understand the sacrifice it takes, but I also understand I would not be in the game of life if not for my father.

It is fitting today Dwyane Wade will be playing the game he loves so well, while in his heart he knows being a responsible, loving father is the greater role he has been given.

Happy Father's Day Heat fans!

Heat Win 109-93... enough said

LeBron Raymone James aka King James

NASCAR Driver Jason Leffler dead at 37

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler age 37 has died as a result of a crash at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey.

In a statement released by NASCAR:

“NASCAR extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Jason Leffler who passed away earlier this evening. For more than a decade, Jason was a fierce competitor in our sport and he will be missed.”

Leffler leaves behind a 5 year-old son, Charlie Dean.

Memphis to Host AAC Men's Basketball Tourney in 2014

Heat win Game 2 103-84

Game Two of NBA Finals tonight

The San Antonio Spurs play the Miami Heat tonight in game two of the NBA Finals. The Spurs lead the series 1-0 as the two teams take the court at 8:00 p.m. ET in Miami.

If the Heat lose tonight's game they take to the road with a deficit 0-2 series, and spend their next three games in San Antonio.

Thursday's loss was not an easy post game experience for Heat fans after Miami led at one point by nine.  While out performed late in the game by the Spurs, team icon LeBron James gave a solid performance with 18 points and 18 rebounds.

It was team Parker and Duncan whose outstanding performance for the Spurs brought the points to the scoreboard and the win for San Antonio.

The Spurs will see the home court advantage in game three on Tuesday night. Catch all the action on ABC. 

NBA Finals start Thursday and it's getting "Hawt"

Miami and San Antonio NBA Finals

Game 1 of the NBA Finals will begin on Thursday, June 6th at 9:00 p.m. ET with live coverage by ABC.

Fans are 'Heating' up on social media with photos and comments starting to make the rounds.  Basketball fans don't mince words when it comes to their teams and players.  The Heat fans are solid that players like James and Wade will bring the championship trophy to Miami.  As the saying goes, Haters gonna Hate, but Heat fans are not worried, and the consensus is they will be celebrating as champions soon.

Games 1 and 2 will be played in Miami so get ready South Florida for some exciting basketball, and a whole lot of people wearing their favorite player's jersey.

Heat lose, Series goes to Game 7

The Miami Heat lose to the Indiana Pacers 91-77 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals.  The series is tied 3-3.

Lebron James led the Heat with 29 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists, while George put up 28 points and Hibbert added 24 for the Pacers.  Indiana outscored Miami 29-14 in the third quarter.

Game 7 will be Monday night at the AmericanAirlines Arena.