Category: Sports Speaker News

  • 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. (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. (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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  • Steve Young Interview with Colin Kaepernick (VIDEO)

    Back in November 2012, Colin Kaepernick was named the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and there was plenty of controversy back then. In a sit down interview with Colin Kaepernick, former 49ers quarterback, Steve Young, speaks with Kaepernick and asks him  to take us back to that time and what it was like for him.

    Former 49ers quarterback, Steve Young, speaks with Colin Kaepernick in 2012.

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  • Shannon Miller to Speak at Fundraising Event in Abilene

    ABILENE, TX. — Seven time Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, will join a gymnastics clinic with Gymnastics Sports Center on Sept. 25 to encourage the children to set goals and to take pictures with the participants. The clinic will cost $25 per child and limited spots are available. According to a the organization’s press release, Miller has also agreed to participate in the Alliance for Women and Children’s 11th Annual Fall Luncheon on Sept. 26 at the Abilene Civic Center, located at 1100 N 6th St, in Abilene, TX.

    Photo shows 7-time Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, speaking to a British Interviewer on the Red Carpet at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.

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  • Kurt Warner’s Life Story to Become a Movie

    Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a grocery store for $5.50 an hour to become one of the greatest quarterback’s in NFL history, was always told that his life story would make a great movie and now that dream is coming true. (more…)

  • Andy Pettitte to Speak at Church Event in Warren, NJ

    New York Yankees pitcher and devout Christian, Andy Pettitte, is scheduled to appear as the guest speaker on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 5:30 p.m. at Stonecrest Community Church’s outdoor event in Warren, N.J. The church is hosting an outdoor event called “Family Fun Night” and Pettitte will appear on the church grounds to speak to the crowd. Stonecrest Community Church is located at 11 Technology Dr. N, Warren, NJ. The good news is admission tickets for the gala event are free, and can be reserved by going to stonecrestchurch.com/familyfun.

    Photo shows Andy Pettitte in an interview discussing his life as a Christian. Pettitte is the featured speaker at Stonecrest Community Church's outdoor event in Warren, N.J. August 31, 2013.
    Photo shows Andy Pettitte from an interview discussing his life as a Christian. Pettitte is the featured speaker at Stonecrest Community Church’s outdoor event in Warren, N.J. August 31, 2013.

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  • Steve Garvey to Appear as Keynote Speaker at Vehicle Protection Association Meeting

    Baseball great, Steve Garvey is scheduled to appear as the keynote speaker at this year’s annual Vehicle Protection Association meeting on Sept. 15-16, 2013 at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The Vehicle Protection Association (VPA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to ensuring the integrity of the automotive service contract industry. Former first baseman, Steve Garvey appeared on Good Day LA in April 2013, where he discussed auctioning off his sports memorabilia for a good cause. Steve Garvey, who is an active philanthropist, is also a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. (more…)

  • Gene Stallings Named Keynote Speaker at Benefit Dinner

    Former football coach, Gene Stallings, has been named keynote speaker at a benefit dinner for the Lindale ISD Education Foundation, A Legendary Kickoff: An Evening to Support Excellence. The event takes place on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Villa Di Felicita located at 7891 Highway 110 North in Tyler, Texas. (more…)