LaVerne, CA — Professional soccer player and Olympic Gold Medalist, Alex Morgan, met with her fans on Sunday afternoon on September 29th at Mrs. Nelson’s Toy and Book Shop located in Laverne California. Morgan was there to meet and greet the fans and to sign her first book in a series of Middle Reader books, The Kicks: Saving the Team.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Rick Carlisle, current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks and former UVa. Cavalier, was the guest speaker on Friday, September 27, at the University of Virginia. Carlisle, who returned to his old Alma mater in Charlottesville, was excited to share his experiences with UVa’s third year students during their annual traditional ring ceremony as he returned on the day that practice officially tips off for the Virginia men’s basketball team. Virginia began the ceremonial tradition for third-year students to receive their class rings about 15 years ago and annually invites a speaker with a university connection. This year Rick Carlisle held the honor.
Denver Broncos legend, John Elway, gave sports fans a treat on Friday, September 27, when he arrived at the Legrand Tailgate Party at the CEDIA Expo booth. It turns out the Hall of Famer came to talk about a new sophisticated Vantage-based control system he had installed in his home and while at he party he also talked football. John Elway, Broncos executive, is also a high tech enthusiast. He recently spoke about his Home Tech system and the Broncos on September 27, 2013, at the Legrand Tailgate Party. (more…)
Basketball legend and businessman, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, will be the lead keynote speaker at the American Gem Society’s 2014 Conclave, the group announced. The 80th annual AGS get-together will be held at the historic Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego April 23–26, 2014. Johnson will speak about business, leadership, and his record of philanthropy, in a talk, “The Magic of Winning,” at the Conclave which begins on April 23, 2014.
FARGO, ND –- Olympic gold medalist, Bart Conner, is scheduled to first make an appearance at the Freedom Elementary School in West Fargo at 8:45 a.m., Wednesday, September 25, and on Thursday, September 26, he will be the keynote speaker at the annual HipoCON Technology Show at the Hilton Garden Inn in Fargo, ND.
Former Chicago Bear’s running back, Gales Sayer’s name appears on a lawsuit accusing the NFL of failing to prevent head injuries, but Sayers says he didn’t file the suit. Former Chicago Bear’s running back, Gale Sayers, says he did not consent to being part of a concussion lawsuit against the NFL and Riddell Helmet and his name has been withdrawn. (more…)
NY Giants cornerback, Prince Amukamara, says some of his NY Giant teammates call him the “Black Tim Tebow.” Comparisons to the former Heisman Trophy winner stem from Amukamara’s recent interview with Muscle and Fitness magazine where he said he was proud of never using alcohol and maintaining his celibacy. (more…)
Former NFL wide receiver, Keyshawn Johnson, made his dancing debut on “Dancing With The Stars” Monday night. Johnson was paired with pro dancer Sharna Burgess and for his first routine he danced the Cha-Cha-Cha.
Hall of Fame quarterback, Steve Young, and his wife, Barb, both members of the Church of Jesus Christ LDS, were the keynote speakers at the 32nd annual Affirmation Conference for the Mormon lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Salt Lake City.
Legendary NBA coach and Miami Heat President, Pat Riley, has been named the keynote speaker at the annual Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce 107th annual meeting scheduled to be held on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.
