Former NBA player Etan Thomas has spent his post-playing career exploring the conversion of athletes and activism. He has even penned the book, "We Matter: Athletes and Activism."  Thomas has been invited to discuss the book by Cornell University. He will make his visit to the scho... Read More

Green Bay Packers great Gilbert Brown has worked in retirement on helping kids defend themselves against bullying. He will share some of his methods at the PTA Founder's Day Dinner.  The 74th annual event takes place on February 26th at the Parkway Chateau in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It is or... Read More

Some of the early lessons Seattle Seahawks quarterback Austin Davis learned about overcoming adversity occurred on the baseball field. He was able to share some of those and what has happened in his career since as the speaker at the Lamar Baseball Banquet.  The preseason event took place la... Read More

The Charlotte Touchdown Club has announced the first special guest for their 2018 Luncheon Speaker Series. West Virginia football coach Dana Holgorsen will talk about his team opening next season in the city.  The luncheon takes place May 25th at noon at the Sheraton Charlotte Hotel. A sello... Read More

The University of Portland has tapped one of the biggest names from the sports broadcasting world to speak at commencement. They have bestowed the honor upon ESPN personality Hannah Storm.  Storm will speak at the second of two graduation ceremonies at the Chiles Center on May 6th. The event... Read More

Prior to any of his NFL success, running back DeAngelo Williams built his legacy in the game at the University of Memphis. He will be back in town this spring as the featured speaker at the Commercial Appeal Sports Awards.  Local student-athletes will be recognized at the second annual event... Read More

College Football Hall of Famer Bob Crable is set to speak at an event in his backyard this week. The Cincinnati native will be presenting in Mason at the National Football Foundation's "That's My Boy" Award banquet.  The 51st annual event will be held at 7 p.m. on... Read More

Soccer legend Ruud Gullit has become an unlikely supporter of esports. He will share his involvement as the keynote speaker at the ESI Super Forum next month.  The event is March 22nd at the home of Chelsea football club, Stamford Bridge. There will be six panel discussions and a panel... Read More

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