It has been a whirlwind week for one of the newest members of the Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid.  McDavid was the number one overall pick in the NHL Draft last Friday. He is probably the most-hyped prospect in the league since Sidney Crosby and will be tasked with helping the Oilers try to... Read More

Ohio State standouts past and present will unite for a speaking engagement July 10th in Sandusky, Ohio.  The “Walking the Talk” fundraiser will be held at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center.  Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, former Buckeyes Ted Ginn Jr. and Troy Smi... Read More

Justin Forsett experienced a breakout season with the Baltimore Ravens last year.  That made his speech at the NFL’s Rookie Symposium even more impactful last week. Forsett talked with the rookies about the type of work ethic it takes to emerge as a featured running back after eight ye... Read More

Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton is one of the most revered public figures in Charlotte.  That platform gives him the opportunity to do great work with Carolinas HealthCare System. Newton has partnered with Carolinas HealthCare to combat childhood obesity.  He was the spe... Read More

No matter what sport you compete in, the lives of athletes share many parallels.  Olympic champion Dara Torres was able to hit on several of those similarities when she visited the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 19th. Torres spoke with the Diamondbacks about her success and how she keeps in le... Read More

The legendary college football coach Lou Holtz will speak on July 31st in the city that he experienced his greatest success.  “Lunch with Lou” will be held in South Bend, Indiana at the Century Center. Tickets for the luncheon are $60 and the proceeds benefit a trio of local char... Read More

As one of the most significant baseball figures in recent memory, legendary manager Joe Torre remains a hot commodity on the speaker circuit.  This July, Torre will address the Ticket Summit at The Venetian Las Vegas. The Ticket Summit gathers professionals from the ticketing and live entert... Read More

Inspiring former professional basketball player Chris Herren got to share his hopeful message with a new group last week.  Herren made his way to New Haven, Connecticut on Thursday to talk with the clients and staff at Turning Point. Turning Point is a drug treatment facility for men. ... Read More

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