The Red Grange Bowl features the top two nonscholarship teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association. On Thursday, Western Michigan football coach Tim Lester took part in the festivities at a special banquet. The event was $25 and it took place at the Hilton in Lisle, Illinois.... Read More
Many athletes quietly deal with the challenges of diabetes while still competing at the highest level of their sport. One of those who has done so is former NFL player Kendall Simmons. On Wednesday, Simmons is sharing his story at the Reppell Diabetes Learning Center at Baxter Regional Medi... Read More
Ever since he lost his wife, Chris Draft has tried to be a positive force in the world for those who have been affected by lung cancer. On Sunday, he shared some thoughts at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Draft was speaking at the center's 5th annual lung cancer summi... Read More
Puma has a new athlete to headline their efforts to be a leading sports apparel brand in North America. American soccer star Jozy Altidore has signed a new endorsement deal with the brand. Puma will use Altidore in advertising for their soccer footwear and other soccer products. He was spor... Read More
Former standout pitcher Gaylord Perry is coming to the Music City. He will be speaking at the 80th annual Nashville Baseball Old Timeser Association banquet. The event takes place on January 15th at the Nashville Airport Marriott. Individual tickets to attend cost $75. Perry was kn... Read More
This time of the year, a host of events fill the calendars for communities who host college football bowl games. That is certainly the scene in Fort Worth, Texas each December for the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl. This year, Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Tim Bown will speak at the... Read More
NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt Jr. is currently making the transition into retirement. That has freed his schedule to pursue several passions, including speaking to groups he feels he can impact. This winter, Earnhardt will be the keynote speaker for the Mooresville-South Iredale Chamber of Co... Read More
Defensive stalwart Fletcher Cox has been key for the Philadelphia Eagles success this year. As one of the team's fan favorites, a rabid crowd recently met him at an autograph signing in town. Cox made an appearance on Tuesday at World Wide Stereo in the suburb of Montgomeryville. H... Read More
Cleveland Cavaliers General Manager Koby Altman has wasted no time making his presence known. He will talk about the challenges of his job as the featured speaker at the Park Synagogue Men's Club Sports Night and Steak Dinner. The event takes place on December 13th at Park Synagogue Eas... Read More