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Lloyd highlights sports writers banquet

Carli Lloyd, recently named the top women's soccer player in the world by FIFA, former heavyweight boxing champion Larry Holmes, and Flyers winger Jake Voracek will be among the headliners at the 112th annual Philadelphia Sports Writers Association's banquet Monday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill.

A limited number of tickets are available at PSWAdinner.com, and some may be available at the door. Fans should check the website for updates.

Lloyd, the pride of Delran High and Rutgers, had a hat trick to lead the United States past Japan in the World Cup final. She will receive the Athlete of the Year award, and called it a "humbling and a very special moment for me.