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says he did not consent to being part of a concussion lawsuit against the NFL and Riddell Helmet and his name has been withdrawn.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…)
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.
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.
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…)
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.
