After completing a storied college career at the University of California, swimmer Ryan Murphy became a professional this month. Along with his announcement, he now has an endorsement deal with the top swimming brand, Speedo. Top names in the sport like Nathan Adrian, Conor Dwyer and Cullen Jones... Read More
On Saturday, the Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Commission held their inaugural Combat Sports Symposium. They added some star power to the proceedings with boxing champion Evander Holyfield serving as keynote speaker. Activities were hosted were free at the Norton Medical Plaza. There w... Read More
Charles Tillman is one of the more beloved former Chicago Bears players in recent memory. He received a great reception last night as the featured speaker at The Journal Star Best of Central Illinois Preps awards gala. The event took place at 6:30 at the Peoria Civic Center. Journal Star at... Read More
Dallas Cowboys rookie Taco Charlton is already getting a taste of his new home state. He has signed an endorsement deal with the Austin-based soda company, Big Red. Charlton will be a Big Red brand ambassador for the upcoming football season. His likeness will be featured in displays across... Read More
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook has been busy acclimating to life in the NFL, but he made an appearance to reconnect with fans from his college days this weekend. The University of Oklahoma product held an autograph signing on Saturday at Billy Sims BBQ in the Farm Shopping Ce... Read More
After starring for the Miami Heat in the twilight of his NBA career, Ray Allen has stayed in town and found ways to make a difference. The next example of that is coming this fall with the Ray Allen Loews Miami Beach Hotel Celebrity Golf Tournament. The tournament is being held at the at th... Read More
Basketball great Jerry Lucas is an Ohio sports legend. Next month, he is making a slew of appearances in Lakeside to share thoughts about faith, memory retention and his time as an NBA standout. Lucas will keynote a Prayer Breakfast at Lakeside's Wesley Lodge on July 28th at 7 a.m. He i... Read More
The Katz Jewish Community Center has an American sports legend coming to speak. Boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard will keynote their third annual Jackie and Hank Hershowitz Sports Night. The event takes place from 6-9 p.m. on August 17th. General admission tickets are $200 or $375 for two.&nbs... Read More
Not many often get to hear Michael Spinks recount stories about his iconic boxing career. However, some lucky visitors to Warmdaddy's restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Wednesday night did get that privilege. Spinks was honored with The Literary Cafe's "A Philly Salute... Read More