Cheryl Reeve, head coach and president of basketball operations for the Minnesota Lynx, received the 2025 DreamMaker Award from the Ann Bancroft Foundation. This honor recognizes individuals who inspire and support young girl-identifying youth in Minnesota to pursue their dreams with courage and confidence. Reeve’s leadership in women’s basketball and her advocacy for women in sports and leadership roles have made a significant impact. In recognition of her contributions, the State of Minnesota declared April 24, 2025, as Cheryl Reeve DreamMaker Day.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. announced his fourth annual celebrity charity game, scheduled for May 10. The event aims to support local youth and community programs, offering fans the opportunity to interact with athletes and celebrities while raising funds for charitable causes.
Also, make sure you SAVE THE DATE for Sports Philanthropy World 2025, hosted by KPMG, June 26th and 27th in Chicago!
Have a nice week!
LIVE GENEROUSLY!
Roy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER NEWS
SPORTS PHILANTHROPY NEWS FOR THE WEEK
TOP STORIES FROM WEEK ENDING APRIL 28, 2025
- April 21 — The Detroit Pistons defeated the New York Knicks 100–94 in Game 2 of their NBA Playoff series, tying the series at 1–1.
- April 22 — The Toronto Maple Leafs edged the Ottawa Senators 3–2 in overtime in Game 2 of their NHL Playoff series, taking a 2–0 series lead.
- April 24 — The New York Knicks edged the Detroit Pistons 118–116 in Game 3 of their NBA Playoff series, taking a 2–1 series lead.
- April 25 — The New Jersey Devils secured a 3–2 overtime victory against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of their NHL Playoff series, earning their first win of the postseason.
- April 26 — The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Miami Heat 124–87 in Game 3 of their NBA Playoff series, taking a 3–0 lead.
- April 26 — The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the Memphis Grizzlies 117–115 in Game 4, completing a 4–0 sweep in their NBA Playoff series.
- April 26 — The Denver Nuggets secured a 101–99 victory over the LA Clippers in Game 4, tying their NBA Playoff series at 2–2.
- April 26 — The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 104–93 in Game 3, taking a 2–1 lead in their NBA Playoff series.
- April 27 — The Boston Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 107–98 in Game 4 of their NBA Playoff series, taking a 3–1 lead.
- April 27 — The Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Los Angeles Lakers 116–113 in Game 4, leading their NBA Playoff series 3–1.
- April 27 — The New York Knicks narrowly beat the Detroit Pistons 94–93 in Game 4, tying their NBA Playoff series at 2–2.
- April 27 — The St. Louis Blues triumphed over the Winnipeg Jets 5–1 in Game 4, tying their NHL Playoff series at 2–2.
- April 27 — The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 9–2 in MLB action, improving their season record.
- April 27 — The Boston Red Sox overpowered the Cleveland Guardians 13–3, with Ceddanne Rafaela driving in five runs.
- April 28 — The Cleveland Cavaliers completed a 4–0 sweep of the Miami Heat in the NBA Playoffs with a commanding 138–83 win.
- April 28 — The Golden State Warriors defeated the Houston Rockets 109–106 to take a 3–1 lead in their NBA Playoff series.
- April 28 — The Florida Panthers took a 3–1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 4–2 win in the NHL Playoffs.
- April 28 — The Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6–2 to take a 3–2 lead in their NHL Playoff series.
- April 28 — The Houston Astros secured an 8–5 victory over the Detroit Tigers, improving their season record to 15–13 in MLB action.
UPCOMING EVENTS
- April 28 — Abuse in Sports Roundtable West Region
- April 28 — Par for Possibilities: A Civitan Golf Classic
- April 29 — Abuse in Sports Roundtable Midwest Region
- April 29 — FIFA World Cup 2026: Driving the Legacy of Health & Wellness through Soccer
- April 30 — Youth Leadership Summit
- May 2 — Dick Vitale Gala
- May 2 — Women Coaches Symposium
- May 3 — Caleb’s Assist 4th Annual Golf Tournament
- May 5 — 3rd Annual Putt for Passion presented by Thrivent
- May 5 — Sebonack Golf Outing
- May 8 — PhilanthropyMiami IGNITE! 2025 Conference: Leading Boldly, Together
- May 9 — City Champs Fundraiser
- May 9 — 2025 Step Back Foundation Golf Outing
- May 21 — Chicago Run Marathon Ball
- May 23 — Friday Night Lights Youth Football Camp
- May 24 — Sports Agent Bootcamp
- June 4 — Sport For Good Atlanta
- June 7 — 4th Annual PGM’S Wear Orange Gun Violence Community Unity Awareness Event
- June 9 — Warrick Dunn Charities 12th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic
- June 10 — FAN4Kids Annual Benefit
- June 10 — SBJ Brand Innovation Summit
- June 16 — Birdies Fore Bounce
- June 20 — Empowering the Future of NIL, Athlete Branding & Entrepreneurship
- June 21– 2025 Chicago Adaptive Open
- June 24 — 2025 Chip in for Girls
- June 26 — Sports Philanthropy World
- July 15 — RPFPC 2025 Golf Tournament
- July 18 — WISER Symposium
- September 9 — Community Trust Symposium
- September 22 — Northwestern Wildcat Golf Day
- November 7 — Get in the Game
MOTIVATION FOR THE WEEK
HUMOR FOR THE WEEK
JOB BOARD
- Production Assistant – Fox Sports, Los Angeles, California
- Athletics Fields Specialist – Florida International University, Miami, Florida
- Assistant Football Coach – Linebackers, Linden-McKinley STEM Academy, Columbus, Ohio
- Sports Dietitian – Football, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
- Producer – CBS Sports, New York, New York
- Associate Athletic Director of Finance, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
- Coordinating Producer – Big Ten Network, FOX Sports, Chicago, Illinois
- Freelance Quality Control Operator – Big Ten Network, FOX Sports, Los Angeles, California; Chicago, Illinois
- Assistant Coach – Men’s Basketball, Northwood University, Midland, Michigan
- Director, Data Analytics – Sports Analytics, Disney, New York, New York or Santa Monica, California
- Director of Operations – Volleyball, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
- Customer Relationship Management Freelancer – Big Ten Network, FOX Sports, Chicago, Illinois
- Assistant Coach – Men’s and Women’s Swim – University of California, Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California
- Assistant Director of Compliance – University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska
- Assistant Field Hockey Coach – Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts
- Associate Basketball Developer – Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles, California
- Environmental Services Director – Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta, Georgia
- Groundskeeper – Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta, Georgia
- Executive Director of Athletics and Recreation – King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Digital Research Analyst – ESPN, New York, New York
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