KENOSHA, WI. – Jockey has welcomed Tim Tebow to their team. According to Jockey, Tebow, Heisman Trophy Winner and pro football quarterback, will serve as a Jockey spokesperson beginning in July, 2010.
“I’m excited to represent the Jockey brand. I’ve long been a fan and consumer of Jockey and I’m looking forward to a great relationship with such a respectable and innovative company.” ... Read More
Chicago Cubs manager, Lou Piniella (“Sweet Lou”), has decided to retire at the end of the season stating that he wants to spend more time with his family. His announcement came Tuesday and will give the team plenty of time to replace him.
Piniella, 66, achieved three championship rings after reaching The World Series five times.
Reggie Jackson was able to speak publicly for the first time since George Steinbrenner’s death Tuesday of a massive heart attack.
On Old-Timers Day, Saturday, July 17, Jackson finally spoke out from inside the Yankee’s stadium interview room. ... Read More
LOS ANGELES, CA – At the 2010 Espy Awards on July 14, Peyton Manning presented “The Dark Side”, a video spoofing Sandra Bullock, Academy Award winning actress, and her movie “The Blind Side.” The spoof is hysterical and shows that Peyton Manning may have a career in acting.
Peyton Manning, popular NFL speaker, mocks Sandra Bullock’s movie “The Blind Side”
Are you looking for a speaker who will keep your audience’s attention with entertaining stories, humor and insightful thoughts? If so, you should consider Archie Manning. Archie Manning is a popular motivational speaker at Playing Field Promotions.
Manning is the patriarch of the first family of football – he’s the father of Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton and New York Giants quarterback Eli. And while younger people may only know him as the father of his famous sons, Manning enjoyed a stellar football career himself long before his sons could throw a football. ... Read More
TAMPA, FL – New York Yankees owner, George Steinbrenner, was rushed to St. Joseph’s hospital in Tampa Monday night after suffering a massive heart attack. He was pronounced dead Tuesday morning.
George Steinbrenner, New York Yankees owner, dies at age 80.
A rep for the Steinbrenner family has released a statement saying, “It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80.”
Steinbrenner, often referred to as ‘The Boss’, was a U.S. Navy veteran and owner of The New York Yankees. Due to health reasons he retired from running the Yankees in 2006 leaving his sons Hank and Hal to run the team.
Under Steinbrenner ownership, the Yankees locked up 11 pennants and 7 World Series titles.
The rep adds, “Funeral arrangements will be private. There will be an additional public service with details to be announced at a later date.”
LOS ANGELES, CA – After meeting with Miami Heat President, Pat Riley and and owner Micky Arison, Derek Fisher has officially decided to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers. Teammate Kobe Bryant played a big part in Fisher’s decision making.
JOHANNESBURG – Little did we know that an octopus named Paul would be right about the outcome of the World Soccer matches. After a game marked by 14 yellow cards, Andrés Iniesta’s gave Spain its first World Cup title over The Netherlands.
Jerome Bettis, nicknamed “The Bus,” is a former American football halfback for the NFL’s Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers.
When asked about Ben Roethlisberger, Bettis told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Wednesday that Roethlisberger “has to prove his heart is in the right place” in order to regain acceptance with the NFL and fans. ... Read More
AC Green was the Lakers’ first-round selection in the 1985 college draft. He became the first rookie since LeRoy Ellis in 1962-63 to appear in every game. Green was named to the NBA All-Defensive Team in 1988-89 and was a starter in the 1990 All-Star Game. AC Green speaks to the youth of today to help them develop leadership skills and moral values.
Green went on to win three titles with the Lakers – two with the Magic Johnson-led teams (1987 and 1988) and one with the Kobe Bryant-Shaquille O’Neal 2000 team.
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