Virgin Pulse is bringing in one of the world's biggest sports stars for their Thrive Summit. Tennis icon Serena Williams will serve as the keynote speaker.  The event takes place 9-11 at the Eden Roc hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Williams will talk about how her wellbeing practices aid... Read More

East Tennessee State University is bringing in Baseball Hall of Famer John Smoltz for a speaking engagement. ETSU's Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Global Sport Leadership Doctoral program will host "Talkin' Hardball."  The event takes place March 6th at the... Read More

The NBA has officially reached the All-Star break. The league's biggest standouts will descend on Los Angeles and Lakers rookie Lonzo Ball will also have the opportunity to share some of the stage this weekend.  While Ball is suffering from an injury an unable to compete in the Rising St... Read More

On the tail end of the Winter Olympics, Kent State University at Stark is welcoming a champion from the Summer Games. Swimmer Anthony Ervin is speaking at their Featured Speaker Series.  The event takes place on February 27th at 7:30 p.m. at the Conference Center on campus. U.S. Army veteran... Read More

Former NBA player Brian Grant was a powerful force on the court. His athletic prowess could not escape the the effect of Parkinson's however.  Grant has made it his mission in retirement to help others by sharing his story. On Saturday, he spoke at a fundraiser for Punching Out Park... Read More

When football legend Jim Brown speaks, people usually listen. This year, attendees at the Paul Hornung Award Banquet get the opportunity to hear some of his words of wisdom.  The event takes place from 7-9 p.m. on March 8th at the Galt House Hotel in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, In additio... Read More

Former standout pitcher Pedro Martinez has a powerful story to tell about his journey in baseball. He will share some of the advice he has learned as speaker at the All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards banquet.  The third annual event takes place on June 20th at the Rhode Island... Read More

With his colorful personality and emerging talent on the court, there is no denying that Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is one of the NBA's most marketable stars. He has recently agreed to become a brand ambassador for the gaming headset brand, HyperX. Embiid will take part in several... Read More

The Elizabethtown/Carter County Boys and Girls Club is already making preparations for this summer's Steak 'N' Burger Fundraiser. They have enlisted the help of Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten, who will serve as guest speaker. The event takes place on June 14th at the Tennessee... Read More

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