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…)
Category: Sports Speaker News
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ESPN Analyst Bruce Pearl to Deliver Keynote Speech at Blue Raiders’ Tip-off Celebration
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Former University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the Middle Tennessee men’s basketball Tip-off Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the ballroom on the second floor of the student union on the Middle Tennessee campus.
Photo shows former University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach and current ESPN analyst, Bruce Pearl, speaking at a press conference June 11, 2009. -
Keyshawn Johnson Dances the Cha Cha on DWTS (VIDEO)
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.
Photo shows Keyshawn Johnson and his dancing partner,Sharna Burgess, ready to receive the judges scores after dancing the Cha-Cha-Cha for their first routine on DWTS Season 17. -
Steve Young Named Keynote Speaker at Mormon LGBT Affirmation Conference
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.
Photo shows former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer, Steve Young, speaking at the 32nd annual Affirmation Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 14, 2013. -
Pat Riley Keynote Speaker at Chamber of Commerce Meeting
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.
Photo shows Pat Riley delivering his 2008 speech upon being enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Riley has earned the title of “America’s Greatest Motivational Speaker.” -
Russell Wilson Says Eyebrow Bet is Just a Friendly Joke
When Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback, Russell Wilson, was asked about his eyebrow bet with Colin Kaepernick, he spoke about the famous YouTube video for EA Sport. According to Wilson, the video showing the losing quarterback of this week’s Sunday night NFL matchup having to shave one eyebrow, is “not real serious.” (more…)
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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.
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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. -
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 induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Sept. 8, 2013. -
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 New Orleans Saints 23-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.