Former Heisman Trophy winner Doug Flutie started the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism in 1998 as a way to honor his son who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three. The charity just had a record grant cycle and is awarding $50,000 to five different Florida organizations. It is the la... Read More
A new award is being handed out by the NCAA to recognize the accomplishments of former student-athletes on the college and professional levels. Soccer icon Mia Hamm is one of the six individuals who will initially receive the NCAA Silver Anniversary Award. The ceremony to honor these special co... Read More
Buffalo Bills legend Thurman Thomas still has influence in the city he starred in throughout his football career. He is using that platform to advocate for bail reform in Erie County. Thomas recently spoke to the Erie County Legislature about ways the system can change. He says that defendants... Read More
With recent scandals that have rocked the world of gymnastics, former Olympic champion Shannon Miller is making it her mission to speak out about child abuse. She recently spoke to Cheddar about the education we need to prevent any predatory behavior. Miller wants to make sure that instead of y... Read More
Jim Leyland remains an admired sports figure in the state of Michigan where he had his longest managerial run with the Detroit Tigers. There will be plenty of people excited to hear from him next month when he speaks at a fundraiser The Greater Flint Area Baseball and Softball Association. Hot... Read More
As an ordained minister, New York Mets Hall of Famer Darryl Strawberry has devoted the second act of his life to God. He will speak about his faith and other topics this spring at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event in Illinois. Strawberry is the featured speaker at the Effingham FCA Night... Read More
Jerome Bettis led a contingent of other former Pittsburgh Steelers players who were giving back to the community last week. They all participated in the Children's Home of Pittsburgh and the Lemieux Family Center's Children's Home Holiday Jubilee. Bettis was joined by ex-players James Harrison,... Read More
Johnny Damon had a career that is going to get a lot of Hall of Fame consideration in the future and he remains a big part of the baseball world today. He will get to share some stories from his playing days on February 1 as the special speaker for the Charleston RiverDogs Hot Stove Dinner. The... Read More
With one New York Times bestseller already under her plate, soccer legend Abby Wambach's second book, "Wolfpack," is sure to be one of the most highly-anticipated releases of the spring. Celadon Books is releasing this follow-up to her autobiography, "Forward," on April 16. Wambach got the idea... Read More