Former NFL player Tim Green has found an important post-football mission. Green is actively encouraging reading through the NFL’s Play60/Read20 initiative. This month, he spoke to students at Elizabeth Davis Middle School in Virginia. He also discussed his new book, &ldquo... Read More
Oral Roberts landed one of the hottest names in baseball to speak at their annual Diamond Dinner. Recently named American League Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel will be the event’s keynote speaker. The Diamond Dinner supports the baseball program and takes place on January 15th at the... Read More
Speaking out about social issues is not always the easiest thing to do in the professional sports world. However, New Orleans Saints tight end Ben Watson is addressing a tough subject head on in his new book. Watson’s first book, Under Our Skin, was released this week. He chroni... Read More
There is perhaps no one better to speak at a fantasy sports conference than someone whose business career has been the perfect intersection of technology and sports. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban certainly fits the description and he will be the keynote speaker at The Fantasy Sports Trade... Read More
Tom Izzo is a legend at Michigan State, but earlier this month he leant his time to another school for a good cause. Izzo was the keynote speaker at Northern Illinois University’s at the inaugural Victor E. Ball. The black tie gala benefited and supported NIU student-athletes.&n... Read More
A prominent name in baseball history is returning to his alma mater, BYU, for their “First Pitch” fundraising dinner. 1991 World Series MVP Jack Morris will be the keynote speaker for the Cougars baseball event on January 8th. Morris will speak to the crowd inside the NuSkin Bal... Read More
Hall of Fame pitcher Gaylord Perry will speak to a baseball-minded group this January. Perry has been added as a keynote speaker for the 55th annual Reading Hot Stovers banquet. The Hot Stovers support youth baseball and softball in the greater Reading, Pennsylvania area. This event w... Read More
As the country has become more educated about brain injuries in football, Harry Carson has been at the forefront of the discussion. The legendary player’s own struggles with post-concussion syndrome have illuminated the dangers of playing a violent sport. Carson leant his personal exp... Read More