In an ESPN video, John Saunders talks about the impact the NBA lockout will have on the game. Sanders says that this week NBA negoiations saw a near split in players ranks as leader Derek Fisher was accused of trying to cut a side deal with owners. Some threatened to leave the union and decertify.
Category: Sports Speaker News
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Tony La Russa Retires On Top After Winning 2011 World Series
Tony La Russa announced his retirement as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, Nov 1, three days after winning a seven-game world series against the Texas Rangers.
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Cardinals Beat Rangers 3-2 in Game 1 of the World Series
When St Louis Cardinal’s manager Tony LaRussa called upon pinch-hitter Allen Craig after yanking Carpenter in the sixth inning, Craig came through.
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Tiger Woods Lands 5-Year Endorsement Deal with Luxury Watchmaker Rolex
Tiger Woods has just landed a huge 5-year endorsement deal with Rolex, the world’s biggest luxury watchmaker, his first major sponsorship since his infidelity scandal broke two years ago. (more…)
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Tiger Woods Breaks Course Record at The Medalist in Florida
It looks like Tiger Woods may be back. Woods broke the course record on Friday, Sept.30, at The Medalist, a Greg Norman design in Florida, shooting a 62 beating the previous record by two shots. He did it by posting a back-nine 29 that included 7 birdies.
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Tom Brady 99 Yard Touchdown Pass Makes History (VIDEO)
New England Patriots Quarterback, Tom Brady, makes history when he passed from the protection of the pocket and connected with a 99 yard touchdown pass to Wes Welker on Monday night to defeat the Miami Dolphins in a 34-28 victory.
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Aaron Rodgers v. Drew Brees 2011 NFL Opening Game; Packers Stop Saints in 4th Q Goal Line Stance (VIDEO)
Two of the greatest NFL quarterbacks to play the game, Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers and Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints, went toe to toe in the opening season of Thursday night’s 2011 season-opener.
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Cal Ripken Jr Has “Itch” to Return to Baseball
BALTIMORE, MD – Cal Ripken Jr, the former Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer, recently made headlines when he said he had an “itch” to return to the game. This lead to speculation that Ripken might be interested in joining the team’s management in some capacity. Cal Ripken, Jr. is a popular speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency.
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Magic Johnson Compares The Dream Team to The Redeem Team (VIDEO)
In a sit down interview with The Los Angeles Times’ Bill Plaschke, Magic Johnson discusses The Dream Team versus The Redeem Team. Johnson speaks about the 1992 Dream Team in the video below. Magic Johnson is one of our more popular speakers says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. (more…)
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Meadowlark Lemon to Kick Off 2nd Annual ‘Drive for Hope’ Golf Classic
SALEM, OR. – Legendary basketball player, Meadowlark Lemon, known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball, is a hero to young and old alike in the sports world. He was the most popular member of the most beloved sports team in history – the Harlem Globetrotters.
Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon are just a few of our more popular motivational sports speakers, says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agent Along with his teammate, Curly Neal, Meadowlark Lemon and The Harlem Globetrotters have performed to audiences all over the world. (more…)