Former Virginia Tech football coach Frank Beamer's name still looms large in the state. Today, he is speaking at the Virginia High School Coaches Association All-Star football game banquet. The event is being held at the Inn at Wise. Beamer will certainly have words of wisdom to impart... Read More
Growing up in Miami, Florida, baseball icon Alex Rodriguez became a diehard fan of everything related to the University of Miami. Despite never attending school there, he has remained a vital part of the UM community. On Thursday, Rodriguez served as the fall commencement speaker at the Was... Read More
Clemson football coach Dabo Swinney is preparing his team to play for a national championship for the third straight year. He did take some time out of his schedule on Wednesday to speak at a special event in Columbus, South Carolina. Swinney was the keynote presenter at Sportsvisions'... Read More
Since retiring from football, Peyton Manning has become one of the most in-demand speakers from the world of sports. A busy schedule touring the country landed him in Phoenix, Arizona this week where he spoke at the Waste Management Phoenix Open Tee-Off Luncheon. 2,500 people packed the Phoenicia... Read More
Even though he is years removed from competition, cycling icon Lance Armstrong is still perhaps the most well-known name from his sport. He is making a return to Europe this spring to speak at a special event. Armstrong will be part of the festivities for the Ronde van Vlaanderen. He will s... Read More
Buck Martinez is a favorite among Canadian baseball fans. There is sure to be an enthusiastic crowd when he speaks at the University of the Fraser Valley Cascades fundraising dinner. The event takes place on February 10th at the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre. There will be dinner and... Read More
The Leatherneck Baseball Sixth Annual Lead Off Dinner is welcoming an accomplished former major leaguer. Gary Matthews will speak at the event celebrating the Western Illinois program. The dinner takes place on January 28th at The Forum. Doors open and a silent auction begin at 3:30 p.m., d... Read More
The city of Portland, Oregon will host their Black History Festival over the month of February. The event is the first of its kind in the state and many events will be hosted at the World Stage Theatre. One of those occasions is a conference featuring ESPN host Jemele Hill. The main event o... Read More