Archives for August 2012

Sports Legends Clyde Drexler, Thurman Thomas, Jack Morris Head Charity Fundraiser

PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency recently secured three sports legends for a charity fundraising event in the midwest – basketball Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, football Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas and baseball pitching great Jack Morris. The event began with a VIP reception followed by dinner and a q&a session. The next day, the legends participated in a golf tournament and kids’ sports clinics. More than 1,000 people attended the dinner and the golf tournament required the use of three different courses to handle the crowd.

PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency recently secured three sports legends Thurman Thomas, Clyde Drexler and Jack Morris for a charity fundraiser in the midwest.

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Michael Strahan To Replace Regis Philbin as Co-Host on “Live” with Kelly Ripa

Former NFL star, Michael Strahan, has reportedly landed the coveted spot as co-host with Kelly Ripa on “Live”. Strahan, 40, will replace Regis Philbin who left the show last November. According to ABC, Strahan will join Kelly on the show, September 4, when Kelly will officially introduce him as the new co-host.

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Mark Martin Almost Impaled in NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Crash (VIDEO)

In a violent crash that took place on August 19, 2012 in Brooklyn, Michigan, NASCAR driver, Mark Martin, is lucky to be alive today after his car brutally slammed into the end of a short, narrow barrier on pit road during the first half of the race at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway.

Mark Martin walks away from violent crash at Sprint Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway after nearly being impaled. He is lucky to be alive.

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Misty May-Treanor Gets Her Own Wheaties Box But What About Kerri Walsh Jennings?

Who is this year’s “Breakfast of Champions”? It’s Misty May-Treanor and Michael Phelps. But what happened to Kerri Walsh-Jennings, the other half of the winning women’s volleyball Gold medal team?

Misty Mae-Treanor, Michael Phelps get their own limited edition Wheaties box on Aug. 16, 2012.

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U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Wins 4th Gold Medal

LONDON — The U.S. women’s soccer team received redemption Thursday in the 2012 Summer Olympic games after defeating Japan 2-1 to capture their 4th gold medal out of 5 Olympics. Star players Hope Solo, Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd, along with a well coordinated team effort, contributed to the Olympic championship.

U.S. women’s soccer team celebrate their 2-1 victory over Japan on August 9, 2012 to win their fourth Olympic Gold medal in the 2012 Summer Olympic games in London.

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Was Lola Jones Fourth Place Finish in 100 Meter Hurdles Affected By Negative Media?

After Lolo Jones finished fourth in Tuesday’s 100-meter hurdles, an emotional Lolo Jones fired back at the media on Wednesday.

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Usain Bolt Interupts Interview to Honor the United States National Anthem (VIDEO)

Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, winner of the men’s 100 meters at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, recently showed a classy side to his usual fun and laid-back personality.

As American runner, Sanya Richards-Ross receives the gold medal for the women’s 400 meters at the 2012 Olympic games, Usain Bolt stands in silence as the US National Anthem is played.

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Curtis Martin, Willie Roaf, Dermontti Dawson Inducted into NFL Hall of Fame 2012

The Pro Football Hall of Fame class for 2012 was announced on Saturday, August 4, 2012 in Canton, Ohio. The inductees included Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy, Curtis Martin and Willie Roaf. This 2012 NFL group of previously unsung men have finally been acknowledged and recognized for their past achievements.

Curtis Martin, Dermontti Dawson, Wille Roaf are among 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees. Each of these men are popular sports speakers  says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

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Gabby Douglas Wins Gold In Women’s Gymnastics Individual All-Around

U.S gymnast Gabby Douglas has captured the women’s individual all around gold. She becomes the first African American to win the title and gives the United States its third consecutive gold in the all around. Gabby Douglas, who won the Gold in womens gymnastics individual all round in the 2012 Olympic London games, is an inspiration to us all says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

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Michael Phelps Beats Ryan Lochte in 200 IM Wins 20th Career Medal

Michael Phelps, the greatest swimmer of all time, defeated Ryan Lochte on Thursday night in the 200 IM race, becoming the first man to ever win three straight events at an Olympics and adding to his legacy as the greatest champion in the history of the Summer Games. Michael Phelps shakes hands with teammate Ryan Lochte after beating him in the men's 200m individual medley during the London 2012 Olympic Games

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