Harrison Dillard has received many honors throughout his life, but now the four-time Olympic gold medalist has his own statue. Baldwin Wallace University placed a life-sized 150-pound bronze sculpture depicting Dillard in prime hurdling form outside the George Finnie Stadium on Saturday. ... Read More
Noted ESPN college football analyst and former NFL quarterback Brian Griese is the keynote speaker at the 30th annual Athens National Football Foundation awards dinner. Griese will take part in the ceremony that honors former Georgia Bulldogs football players, various local high school stars,... Read More
The Marcus Mariota hype machine is starting to ramp up in advance of the start of the NFL Draft in April 30th. Leave it to University of Oregon partner Nike to prominently feature the former Ducks star quarterback in an ad leading up to the draft. Nike is welcoming Mariota to the... Read More
Professional NFL football player for the Houston Texans JJ Watt just signed a deal with the brand Reebok to endorse their equipment, however the only catch is that he can’t showcase them on the field due to NFL policy. However, the vice president of Reebok Chris Waldeck isn’t too worried... Read More
Fresh of what may be an MVP season, James Harden is being sought after more than ever as a corporate pitchman. Harden has most recently linked up with Taco Bell’s “Breakfast Defector” campaign. The Houston Rockets’ star shooting guard aligns well with the quick servi... Read More
Famous country music songwriter Garth Brooks took a casual day to hang out with some children on a soccer field alongside Womens National Team star Abby Wambach. The two of them spent the day teaching kids what it means to be on a team, and Brooks himself even took a stab at being a goalie for a lit... Read More
ESPN Anchor Sage Steele has been announced as the commencement speaker for this year’s ceremony at the University of Bloomington on May 9. Steele is one of the most accomplished and recognized female sports reporters and hosts out there, and this year’s graduation speech is sure to... Read More
At the HRC’s Houston Gala on April 11, WNBA star Brittney Griner was given the HRC’s Visibility Award due to her vocal advocacy for LGBT rights. Ever since she publicly came out as gay in April 2013, she has been working hard to promote equality people of all sexualities. The award cerem... Read More
The 17-time All Star MLB player for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Montreal Expos Pete Rose decided to stop by a bowling fundraiser for ALS that was recently hosted by the Grand Prix New York. Along with him went Rudy Ruettiger, who is famous for his inspirational story in the film... Read More