Liberty University has announced an exciting new slate of convocation speakers for early December. One of the names comes from the world of sports, former NFL running back Ray Rice.  Rice is going to make an appearance with his wife, Janay Palmer, to talk about the healing power of faith. Th... Read More

ESPN personality Bomani Jones is a rising star in sports media. On Tuesday, he held an enlightening conversation that touched on many of his career experiences at Chicago State University.  The school presented the talk titled, "The Intersection of Sports, Politics and Race: An Intervie... Read More

Former college football head coach Fred Goldsmith experienced his greatest career success in North Carolina at Duke University. He has since called the state home and last Wednesday spoke at an in-state YMCA Prayer Breakfast.  Goldsmith was on hand for the 18th annual event that was hel... Read More

As an ESPN commentator, Pam Shriver is one of the most visible people in tennis. She received a warm welcome on November 1st as the special guest speaker at the Billie Jean King and Friends Gala.  The event was held at the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena, California. It was the 20t... Read More

A dream guest for any track and field event is Olympic legend, Carl Lewis. Next month, he will speak at the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association Track Football Consortium.  The event is being held December 8-9 at Benedictine's Goodwin Hall of Business in Lisle, Illinois.... Read More

The Lansing State Journal Sports Awards is welcoming one of Michigan State's recent standouts to their next celebration. Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Darqueze Dennard will be the guest speaker.  The event takes place May 30th at a to-be-announced venue in East Lansing. It serves as an o... Read More

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham is one of the NFL's most marketable stars. He took time last Tuesday showing off his latest project, the Nike Special Field Air Force-Mid "OBJ."  Beckham spoke at a special Nike and Foot Locker pop-up shop called Sneakeasy in New York... Read More

Former NFL tight end Todd Heap was once considered the top high school football player in the state of Arizona. He will help honor the next person to hold that distinction as the keynote speaker at the Ed Doherty Award luncheon. The event takes place December 3rd at The Scottsdale Resort at McCor... Read More

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