Discover the Latest News About Athlete Appearances, Speaking Engagements and Endorsements

Current NFL Players Become Outspoken Mental Health Speakers

   Jun 29 2021

   Shan

While more celebrities and prominent figures are opening up and being well received as mental health speakers, some athletes say it is still difficult to share more about their hardships. On a recent episode of “Mind Matters TODAY,” TODAY’s Carson Daly sat down with four NFL players who are working... Read More

Boxer Turned MMA Fighter Claressa Shields Make Appearance During Hometown Juneteenth Celebration

   Jun 23 2021

   Shan

Thousands of people in the community turned out despite the rain to celebrate Black history, culture, and freedom for Flint, Michigan’s 2021 Juneteenth event, which included a tribute to Flint’s native daughter, Claressa Shields. Shields, a boxing champion turned MMA fighter, made an appearance that... Read More

Commencement Lessons from Groundbreaking NFL Ref and Keynote Speaker Sarah Thomas

   Jun 02 2021

   Shan

Top sports keynote speaker Sarah Thomas, a University of Mobile alumna, broke barriers to become the first female official in the National Football League. During her commencement speech to the UM Class of 2021, Thomas shared lessons learned along the way.Thomas received the Doctor of Humane Letters... Read More

Olympic Swimmer Ryan Murphy Becomes Outspoken Voice for Migraine Sufferers

   May 17 2021

   Shan

Over the years, three-time gold medalist and 2016 Olympian, Ryan Murphy, has battled migraine headaches that worsen with stress, making training much more difficult than just having to compete against the best in the nation. These migraines have proven to be Murphy’s toughest opponent.To cope with h... Read More

Women Sports Speakers Who Will Dominate the Next Decade

   May 12 2021

   Shan

Women have broken numerous barriers in all sports in 2020. In a major college football game, Sarah Fuller became the first woman to score. Becky Hammon made history by becoming the first female head coach in an NBA game. The WNBA and its players’ union signed a landmark eight-year collective agreeme... Read More

Simone Biles Returns to Olympic Stage to Inspire Beyond Gymnastics

   Apr 29 2021

   Shan

Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast of all-time, chose to participate in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics for reasons other than adding to her gold medal collection. In the aftermath of the sexual abuse scandal surrounding former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar, Biles wishes to use her platf... Read More

Nathan Adrian Poised for Olympic Appearance After Beating Cancer

   Apr 22 2021

   Shan

After beginning his career in the shadow of swimming icons like Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte, Nathan Adrian is Team USA’s veteran in the pool heading into the Tokyo Olympics. His rise to the top of the sport has not come without its share of challenges, however.Adrian revealed in 2019 that he had... Read More

Olympic Champion Kathleen Baker Becomes Inspirational Speaker for Those with Crohn’s Disease

   Apr 22 2021

   Shan

Olympic swimmer Kathleen Baker became a Team USA mainstay with her improbable run in the 100-meter backstroke at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. Paired against already-made stars like Missy Franklin and Natalie Coughlin, Baker was the one who stood out, finishing second in just 59.29 seconds.She would... Read More

2020 Adversity Drives Olympic Gold Medalist to Simone Manuel to Become Leading Diversity Speaker

   Apr 08 2021

   Shan

On her way to becoming the first Black woman to win an individual Olympic gold medal in swimming, Simone Manuel has attracted quite a bit of attention for her efforts in the pool. She has also tackled some of the ongoing race issues in America, emerging as a leading diversity speaker from the sports... Read More