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Mike Tyson Returns to Boxing as a Promoter

August 14, 2013 By

Mike Tyson, former heavyweight boxing champion and now president of Iron Mike Productions, will make his boxing debut as a promoter on August 23 in upstate New York. His first event, featuring a super-featherweight title tussle, will take place at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, N.Y. and will be televised on ESPN Friday Night Fights.

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NFL Star Jerry Rice Appears on Golf Channel’s Big Break

August 12, 2013 By

The Golf Channel’s realty show, Big Break, will now include retired NFL players Jerry Rice and Tim Brown, who will team up with with male and female golfers trying to earn tour cards. The reality show was filmed in Puerto Rico, and is scheduled to premiere on Oct. 8, 2013. Also featured with Rice and Brown are former NFL players, Marc Bulger, Al Del Greco, Chris Doleman and Mark Rypien, all with single-digit handicaps. ... Read More

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Thurl Bailey Delivers Inspirational Speech to Youth at Latter-Day Saints Conference

August 12, 2013 By

HATTIESBURG, MS, — NBA star and motivational speaker, Thurl Bailey, gave an inspirational speech on Sunday, August 11, in Hattiesburg, MS at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where he delivered a message at the annual Young Single Adults conference.

Photo shows former NBA star and inspirational speaker, Thurl Bailey in a 2012 interview, speaking about his life's purpose.

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Ray Lewis Speaks to Alabama Coach Nick Saban’s Players

August 8, 2013 By

Alabama Coach, Nick Saban, invited two powerful guest speakers, NFL great Ray Lewis and former NFL coach, Herm Edwards, to speak at his fall camp hoping to get his players focused for the upcoming season. ... Read More

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Cris Carter Delivers Emotional Hall of Fame Speech (VIDEO)

August 7, 2013 By

CANTON, OH. — Former NFL wide receiver, Cris Carter, was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honored at the 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony that was held on Aug. 3, 2013 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Carter became the seventh and final inductee following Jonathan Ogden, Dave Robinson, Larry Allen, Bill Parcells, Curley Culp and Warren Sapp. The award was presented by his son, Duron.

Photo shows two-time All-Pro wide receiver, Cris Carter, speaking to family and peers at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony that was held in Canton, OH on August 3, 2013

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John Elway’s No 7 Jersey to be Retired by Stanford University

August 7, 2013 By

Former Broncos quarterback, John Elway, is about to have his No. 7 jersey retired by Stanford University. The honor is scheduled to take place during halftime at Stanford University’s home game against Oregon on Nov. 7, 2013. Elway will become the third Stanford quarterback to have his jersey retired along with Ernie Nevers (No. 1) and Jim Plunket (No. 16). John Elway currently is executive V.P. of the Broncos franchise.  Elway is also a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Talent Agency. ... Read More

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Bills Parcells Delivers Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Speech (VIDEO)

August 5, 2013 By

Former NY Giants coach, Bill Parcells, was recently inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and honored at the 2013 Enshrinement Ceremony that was held on Aug. 3, 2013 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, Ohio. The award was presented by former defensive end, George Martin, who played his entire career with the New York Giants.

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Colt McCoy Speaks About Colin Kaepernick & 49ers Offense

August 2, 2013 By

San Francisco 49ers new quarterback, Colt McCoy, shared his thoughts about Colin Kaepernick and what he thinks of the 49ers’ offensive strategy in a spontaneous question and answer session with interviewers.

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Dan Marino Makes Speaker Appearance at Charlotte Touchdown Club Luncheon

August 1, 2013 By

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NFL Hall of Famer, Dan Marino, was the guest speaker as a part of the Charlotte Touchdown Club’s Luncheon Speaker Series held at the Westin Hotel ballroom Tuesday, July 30, in Charlotte, N.C. The Charlotte Observer reported that Marino answered questions for nearly an hour. He was asked about everything from Pittsburgh accents and Miami restaurants to concussion awareness and the potential for NFL expansion.

Photo shows former Miami Dolphins quarterback and NFL Hall of Famer, Dan Marino, speaking at the Charlotte Touchdown Club Luncheon held at the Westin Hotel ballroom on July 30, 2013.

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