Ring 8 is a group that helps support the National Veteran Boxers Association. They hold monthly meetings and are welcoming one of the sport'ss rising stars next week. World champion Joe Smith Jr. will speak to the group on February 23rd at 7 p.m at Plattduetsche Park Restaurant in Frank... Read More
The Winged-Foot Scholar-Athlete awards banquet is getting a speaker from their backyard of southwest Florida. On April 25th, Bonita Springs resident and CBS Sports broadcaster Gary Danielson is the keynote presenter. The 28th annual event takes place at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. A sil... Read More
A sports legend is coming to Northwestern University commencement this year. Billie Jean King will speak at the graduation scheduled for June 16th. The ceremony at Ryan Field on campus begins at 9:30 a.m. There is no doubt that King has tremendous experience to lean on when addressing the g... Read More
San Francisco Giants infielder Gordon Beckham made his return to his college stomping grounds in Athens, Georgia on Friday. He was the keynote speaker at the UGA baseball annual preseason banquet. Beckham spoke about his time at Georgia and the team's outlook in 2017. Prior to speaking,... Read More
Former New England Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light is still a popular personality throughout the region. Yesterday, he was the guest speaker for an All-Star Banquet in Framingham, Massachusetts. The event was hosted by the MetroWest Daily News and the Milford Daily. 144 student-athlet... Read More
Kona Ice held their conference at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Former NFL running back Shaun Alexander served as keynote speaker. The theme of the event was "Going Pro." Alexander has ties to the area since he played prep football at Boone County High School. ... Read More
This past weekend, Milwaukee Brewers star Ryan Braun returned to where he launched his baseball career. He was the speaker at the University of Miami's First Pitch Banquet. The event took place on Friday at the Watsco Center Fieldhouse on campus. A cocktail reception started at 6 p... Read More
Former major league closer John Rocker is one of the more colorful personalities in recent baseball history. On February 12th, he will share some entertaining stories as a guest speaker at the Walker Valley Baseball Hall of Fame and First Pitch Banquet. The event will take place from 12-3 p... Read More