Archives for September 2013

Rick Pitino Delivers Hall Of Fame Speech

During Sunday’s induction ceremony into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, University of Louisville’s basketball coach, Rick Pitino, spoke last after 3 hours of speeches wrapping up the ceremony with a 20 minute inspirational and heartfelt speech.

Photo shows Rick Pitino speaking at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony September 9, 2013.

Photo shows Rick Pitino speaking at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction.

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Colin Kaepernick Bets Russell Wilson: Loser Must Shave Eyebrow in 49ers vs. Seahawks Week 2 Matchup (VIDEO)

The NFL just got more interesting now that San Francisco 49ers quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, just made a bet with Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson when they meet next week in week two’s NFL matchup. The bet goes like this: whoever loses when they face off this weekend has to shave an eyebrow.

Photo shows 49ersw QB, Colin Kaepernick, shaking hands with Seahawks QB, Russell Wilson, in a wager where the loser promises to shave one eyebrow when the two teams meet in week two

Photo shows 49ersw QB, Colin Kaepernick, shaking hands with Seahawks QB, Russell Wilson, in a wager where the loser promises to shave one eyebrow when the two teams meet in week two.

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Bernard King Delivers Inspirational Hall of Fame Speech (VIDEO)

In 2013 Bernard King was elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame along with inductees such as Rick Pitino and Gary Payton and on Sunday, September 8, 2013, the former New York Knicks and Washington Bullets forward was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Photo shows former New York Knicks and Washington Bullets  forward, Bernard King, delivering his Hall of Fame speech after being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on September 8, 2013.

Photo shows former New York Knicks and Washington Bullets forward, Bernard King, delivering his Hall of Fame speech after induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Sept. 8, 2013.

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Sean Payton Speaks to Press About Saints Big Win Over Falcons (VIDEO)

New Orleans head coach, Sean Payton, held a press conference after the Saints 23-17 victory over the Falcons on NFL Sunday opening day to discuss the win and his team’s defense.

Photo shows New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton, speaking with the press after the Saints 23-17 win over the Falcons.

Photo shows New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton, speaking with the press after the New Orleans Saints 23-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

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Keyshawn Johnson Joins ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Season 17

Former Super Bowl and NFL wide receiver, Keyshawn Johnson, is one of 12 celebrity cast members who will appear on the upcoming 17th season of ‘Dancing With the Stars.’ The announcement of all 12 contestants came on Wednesday, September 4, on ABC’s “Good Morning America.”

Johnson will be paired with professional dancer Sharna Burgess and if NFL past perfomances are a gauge, Johnson could be a favorite.

Professional athletes seem to always do well on the show and Johnson should be no exception.

Beginning on Monday, Sept. 16th, Johnson will be the only athlete to appear on the show. In past seasons, there were always several athletes as part of the cast, however, this season, Johnson is the only sports representative.

Previous NFL cast members include: Emmitt Smith, Donald Driver, Jacoby Jones, Jerry Rice, Hines Ward, Kurt Warner, Warren Sapp, Michael Irvin and Jason Taylor. ... Read More

Did John Elway Return to Complete 7 Touchdown Passes Against the Ravens?

Did former Bronco’s quarterback, John Elway, return last night to complete 7 touchdown passes against the Ravens? According to the Friday edition of The Columbus Dispatch, it wasn’t Peyton Manning who threw the passes, but instead Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations, John Elway,  now 53 years old who was the hero. The Columbus Dispatch mistakenly prints it was former Denver Broncos quarterback, John Elway, not Peyton Manning, who threw 7 touchdown passes against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept 5, 2013. ... Read More

George Foreman Named Keynote Speaker for Ronald McDonald Fundraiser

Former heavyweight boxing champ, George Foreman, has been named the featured speaker for the upcoming 2013 Casa de Amor gala fundraiser that will be held on Oct. 10 at the American Bank Center. The announcement was made Wednesday, Sept. 4, at a press conference held by the Ronald McDonald House of Corpus Christi.

Photo shows former heavyweight champion, George Foreman, Speaking about his life in an interview on the Graham Bensinger. Show.

Photo shows former heavyweight champion and successful entrepeneur, George Foreman, speaking about his life in an interview on the Graham Bensinger Show.

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Tony Dorsett Discusses NFL Concussion Settlement

Former Dallas Cowboys running back, Tony Dorsett, spoke to reporters in a telephone conversation after news came on last Thursday, August 30, that a $765 million dollar settlement amount had been reached between the National Football League and former players in the concussion-effects lawsuit. Dorsett 59, is one of at least 300 former football players who sued the league, claiming the NFL pressured them to play with concussions and other injuries and then failed to help them pay for health care in retirement to deal with those injuries.

Photo shows Tony Dorsett at the AMI Kids Golf Tournament in Pawleys Island in 2012 speaking to the media about concussions and his quest to get all NFL players lifetime health insurance.

Photo shows Tony Dorsett at the AMI Kids Golf Tournament in Pawleys Island in 2012 speaking to the media about concussions and his quest to get all NFL players lifetime health insurance.

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