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
Chad Hennings is best known as a former Dallas Cowboys star, but he also served the United States in the Air Force. That made him the ideal keynote speaker for the Good News Foundation's 3rd Annual Flags for Heroes ceremony. The event was held on Saturday at the Utica Parkway Center. Th... Read More
Michigan native and former Major League pitcher Frank Tanana is lending his time to an in-state program. He has been named speaker for Michigan State baseball's 13th Annual First Pitch Dinner. The event takes place on February 4th at the Kellogg Center at 12 p.m. A silent auction and pl... Read More
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Southaven, Mississippi is making special preparations for their fundraising breakfast. Former NFL coach Dan Reeves will be the featured speaker. The fourth annual event takes place at 7 a.m. at the Landers Center on February 8th. Reeves will have some... Read More