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  • Former Basketball Coach Digger Phelps Says He’s Cancer Free

    Digger Phelps, former basketball coach of Notre Dame, was told by his physician on Monday, July 1, that after six weeks of intensive treatment for bladder cancer, he is now cancer free. Phelps,  a prostate cancer survivor, was dianosed with bladder cancer in April 2013. Less than three months later, his doctor gave him the good news. (more…)

  • Jeff Gordon Named Keynote Speaker at Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Fundraiser

    KNOXVILLE, TN. — NASCAR legend, Jeff Gordon, appeared as the keynote speaker Thursday night, July 11, at the annual induction dinner held at the Knoxville Convention Center. The event was a major fund-raiser for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Before speaking at the dinner, however, Gordon, 41 and visibly graying, was bombarded with questions from the media about his aging and driving performance.

    Photo shows Jeff Gordon speaking at the 2013 NASCAR Preview.
    Photo shows Jeff Gordon speaking to media at the 2013 NASCAR Preview.

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  • Free Agent Chauncey Billups Will Return to Detroit Pistons Under New Coach Mo Cheeks

    Five-time NBA All-Star and free agent, Chauncey Billups, has agreed to a two-year $5 Million plus contract, according to Yahoo Sports. Billups, 36, who hopes to finish out his career with the Pistons, will be a mentor for Detroit guard Brandon Knight, and be a rotating guard. Free agent, Chauncey Billups, will return to the Detroit Pistons under new coach Mo Cheeks. (more…)

  • Watch Bo Jackson’s Latest Endorsement for 5-hour ENERGY® (VIDEO)

    Bo Jackson is no stranger when it comes to product endorsements. In his latest endorsement for 5-hour ENERGY®, Bo says that he doesn’t have the energy that he used to. Whether it be during a hectic business day, or a round of golf, Bo says that he uses 5-hour ENERGY® for a pick me up to get him through the day.

    Athletes with a positive public image like Bo Jackson are role models and consumers tend to believe them when they endorse a product, says booking agent Sports Speakers 360. Photo shows Bo Jackson's endorsement of 5-Hour ENERGY drink .
    Athletes with a positive public image like Bo Jackson are role models and consumers tend to believe them when they endorse a product, says sports booking agency Sports Speakers 360. Photo shows Bo Jackson’s newest endorsement of 5-Hour ENERGY drink .

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  • Baseball Great Tony Gwynn to Appear at 2013 Hall of Fame Spectacular in Cooperstown

    Former MLB right fielder, Tony Gwynn, and statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history, will appear at the 2013 Hall of Fame Spectacular held on July 26-27 at the Tunnicliff Inn located at 34-36 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown, NY. Gywnn will be available to meet fans and sign autographs on July 26 & July 27 between 2-3:30. Baseball great, Tony Gwynn, was inducted ino the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. Gwynn is one of our more popular athlete speakers, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent booking agency. (more…)

  • Cancer Survivor Shannon Miller Named Keynote Speaker for Dyersburg Regional Medical Center’s Healthy Woman Program

    DYERSBURG, TN. — Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, was named the keynote speaker for the upcoming Sixth Anniversary Celebration of Dyersburg Regional Medical Center’s Healthy Woman program. The event will take place at First Christian Church on Saturday, Oct. 19, located at 400 E Tickle St, Dyersburg, TN. Tickets are $20 and include a vendor expo, fashion show, great food, door prizes and Miller’s presentation. To purchase tickets, please check www.dyersburgregionalmc.com for more information.

    Photo shows seven-time gold medalist, Olympic gymnast and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, in a Home & Family video interview speaking about winning her battle with ovarian cancer.

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  • Bobby Valentine is Featured Speaker at Cal Ripken Regional Tournament in Pampa Texas

    PAMPA, TX — Bobby Valentine, former manager of the Texas Rangers, has been named keynote speaker at the July 18, 2013 Cal Ripken Regional Baseball Tournament for players ages 9-10 in Pampa, TX. Valentine will speak at the M.K. Brown Auditorium in Pampa to players from 10 teams from Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. The Ripken Regional event will be held July 18-24, with the winning team advancing to the ages 9-10 World Series in Ocala, Fla. The banquet is open to the public. The cost is $20. Bobby Valentine is a popular keynote speaker, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. (more…)

  • Chipper Jones Speaks to Crowd After Atlanta Braves Retire His No.10 Jersey at Turner Field: VIDEO

    ATLANTA, GA. — Chipper Jones was humbled and overwhelmed by the cheers he received when a near capacity crowd at Turner Field turned out to cheer for him Friday night, June 28, as the Atlanta Braves retired his No. 10 jersey. The Atlanta Braves went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks that same night 3-0. (more…)

  • Colin Kaepernick Keynote Speaker at Rochester Press-Radio Club Day of Champions Children’s Charities Dinner

    49ers star quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, recently delivered the keynote speech at the 64th annual Rochester Press-Radio Club Day of Champions Children’s Charities Dinner in New York, where Kaepernick, 25, was also honored as the Sports Personality of the Year. (more…)

  • John Smoltz to Deliver Keynote Speech at 2013 Triple-A All-Star Luncheon in Reno

    RENO, NV. — The 2013 Triple-A All-Star Luncheon, which takes place on Wednesday, July 17, will featured former Atlanta Braves pitcher and Baseball All-Star John Smoltz as their keynote speaker. The luncheon is scheduled to take place at 11:30 a.m.at Harrah’s Reno, which has signed on as the host hotel for the entire All-Star week. Former Atlanta Braves pitcher and eight-time Major League Baseball All-Star, John Smoltz, is a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Talent Agency. (more…)