Since being selected second overall in the 2016 NFL Draft, Carson Wentz has been in a whirlwind. While he is now the new face of the Philadelphia Eagles franchise, he also has several commitments off the field. Several companies have also bought in on Wentz, making him a brand ambassador as... Read More
In what is sure to be one of the more zany NBA player appearances of the offseason, Orlando Magic forward Jason Smith was at a Smokey Bones on Thursday to try out a new menu item. Smokey Bones now has a two pound bone-in ribeye they offer and it was Smith's task to take it down. H... Read More
During NFL Draft week, several coroporations snatched up athletes to various endorsement deals. One of the more interesting moves of the week came from New Era. The hat company agreed to a deal with Jaylon Smith prior to the draft despite the likelihood that he may not even play in 20... Read More
Friday was a day that was a long-time in the making for former Alabama running back Derrick Henry. The workhorse back heard his name called in the NFL Draft after being a second round pick of the Tennessee Titans. While getting selected by an NFL team was a big step, Henry had already been... Read More
UCLA basketball coach Steve Alford is no stranger to Franklin, Indiana. The native will return home next month as the commencement speaker at Franklin College. Alford will speak to the school's Class of 2016 on May 21st. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. at the Spurl... Read More
The Buffalo Bills were ecstatic to get Shaq Lawson last night at 19th overall in the first round of the NFL Draft. New Era was similarly excited earlier in the week when they inked the former Clemson defensive end to an endorsement deal. Lawson was one of two NFL Draft prospects who became... Read More
Former Ohio State defensive lineman Joey Bosa was the big winner last night's NFL Draft. After the top two quarterbacks came off the board, he was the third overal pick of the San Diego Chargers. Bosa had already been cleaning up during the week, the biggest evidence of which is a... Read More
Nike made a big bet that former Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ezekiel Elliott would be a high first round draft pick. They signed him to an endorsement deal this week. Once Elliott was selected fourth overall by the Dallas Cowboys, Nike had a new marquee athlete tied to one o... Read More
Tonight, Oakland Raiders running back Latavius Murray is back home in Syracuse, New York. He is participating in an autograph signing at the Syracuse Chiefs minor league baseball game. The Chiefs face off against the Pawtucket Red Sox at 6:35 p.m. Murray will sign during t... Read More