Hollywood director Peter Berg is a big fight fan and the owner of Wild Card West gym in Santa Monica, California. He has started holding a speaker series with high-profile guests and recently welcomed UFC president Dana White.  White was joined at the event by standout boxing trainer Freddie... Read More

Former star pitcher David Cone had some of the finest memories of his career while with the New York Yankees. There will be scores of Yankees fans in attendance when he speaks at the McGivney Community Center celebrity breakfast. This is the first event of its kind and it takes place on November... Read More

The Charleston RiverDogs are bringing in one of baseball's all-time greats. While Andruw Jones will not be playing for the team, he will be speaking at their Hot Stove Banquet and Auction. The 14th annual event takes place February 2nd at the Charleston Marriott's Crystal Ballroom. Indivi... Read More

Since training for Olympic glory brought her to town, speed skating legend Bonnie Blair has always been an important part of the Milwaukee community. On Friday, she spoke at the Milwaukee Business Journal's Women of Influence Symposium. Over 400 people packed The Pfister Hotel to hear from Bl... Read More

Drew University got a visit from a noted former baseball star. Keith Hernandez participated in the Drew Forum In the Game lecture series that brings sports celebrities to campus.  Many New York Mets fans were in the audience on Tuesday at the school located in Madison, New Jersey. Herna... Read More

The Restaurant Loss Prevention & Security Association is welcoming a sports celebrity to their Annual Convention. All-time leading rusher Emmitt Smith has been announced as the keynote speaker.  The event takes place August 5-8 in Smith's backyard of Dallas, Texas at the downtown Hya... Read More

Former NFL wide receiver Bobby Johnson had his stellar career cut short due to problems with addiction. Now, he is traveling the country to aid others in their recovery.  On Friday, Johnson will be speaking for at an event for Community Speaks Out. The meet-and-greet steak dinner and fundrai... Read More

Despite his football career being long in the past, former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf continues to make an impact in the community. Next month, he will be speaking at the Embrace Hope event in Huntington, West Virginia.  The fundraiser takes place from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at Big Sandy Arena's... Read More

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