Did former Bronco’s quarterback, John Elway, return last night to complete 7 touchdown passes against the Ravens? According to the Friday edition of The Columbus Dispatch, it wasn’t Peyton Manning who threw the passes, but instead Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations, John Elway, now 53 years old who was the hero. The Columbus Dispatch mistakenly prints it was former Denver Broncos quarterback, John Elway, not Peyton Manning, who threw 7 touchdown passes against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept 5, 2013. ... Read More
Tony Dorsett Discusses NFL Concussion Settlement
September 3, 2013 By
Former Dallas Cowboys running back, Tony Dorsett, spoke to reporters in a telephone conversation after news came on last Thursday, August 30, that a $765 million dollar settlement amount had been reached between the National Football League and former players in the concussion-effects lawsuit. Dorsett 59, is one of at least 300 former football players who sued the league, claiming the NFL pressured them to play with concussions and other injuries and then failed to help them pay for health care in retirement to deal with those injuries.
Photo shows Tony Dorsett at the AMI Kids Golf Tournament in Pawleys Island in 2012 speaking to the media about concussions and his quest to get all NFL players lifetime health insurance.
Steve Young Interview with Colin Kaepernick (VIDEO)
August 30, 2013 By
Back in November 2012, Colin Kaepernick was named the starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers and there was plenty of controversy back then. In a sit down interview with Colin Kaepernick, former 49ers quarterback, Steve Young, speaks with Kaepernick and asks him to take us back to that time and what it was like for him.
Former 49ers quarterback, Steve Young, speaks with Colin Kaepernick in 2012.
Shannon Miller to Speak at Fundraising Event in Abilene
August 28, 2013 By
ABILENE, TX. — Seven time Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, will join a gymnastics clinic with Gymnastics Sports Center on Sept. 25 to encourage the children to set goals and to take pictures with the participants. The clinic will cost $25 per child and limited spots are available. According to a the organization’s press release, Miller has also agreed to participate in the Alliance for Women and Children’s 11th Annual Fall Luncheon on Sept. 26 at the Abilene Civic Center, located at 1100 N 6th St, in Abilene, TX.
Photo shows 7-time Olympic gold medalist and cancer survivor, Shannon Miller, speaking to a British Interviewer on the Red Carpet at the London 2012 Summer Olympics.
Kurt Warner’s Life Story to Become a Movie
August 28, 2013 By
Kurt Warner, who went from stocking shelves at a grocery store for $5.50 an hour to become one of the greatest quarterback’s in NFL history, was always told that his life story would make a great movie and now that dream is coming true. ... Read More
Andy Pettitte to Speak at Church Event in Warren, NJ
August 26, 2013 By
New York Yankees pitcher and devout Christian, Andy Pettitte, is scheduled to appear as the guest speaker on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 5:30 p.m. at Stonecrest Community Church’s outdoor event in Warren, N.J. The church is hosting an outdoor event called “Family Fun Night” and Pettitte will appear on the church grounds to speak to the crowd. Stonecrest Community Church is located at 11 Technology Dr. N, Warren, NJ. The good news is admission tickets for the gala event are free, and can be reserved by going to stonecrestchurch.com/familyfun.
Photo shows Andy Pettitte from an interview discussing his life as a Christian. Pettitte is the featured speaker at Stonecrest Community Church’s outdoor event in Warren, N.J. August 31, 2013.
Golden Tate Prepares for Packers Boos Tonight
August 23, 2013 By
GREEN BAY, WI. — Seattle Seahawks wide receiver, Golden Tate, says he’s prepared to hear decibel breaking boos from the Packer’s fans tonight as he comes out of the visiting tunnel onto Lambeau field in a much anticipated return rematch. Fans haven’t forgotten last year’s controversial last-second touchdown called “Fail Mary,” that cost the Packers the game. Seatlle Seahawks, wide receiver, Golden Tate prepares for boos from Packer’s fans when he meets Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2013 in a much anticipated rematch. ... Read More
Gene Stallings Named Keynote Speaker at Benefit Dinner
August 22, 2013 By
Former football coach, Gene Stallings, has been named keynote speaker at a benefit dinner for the Lindale ISD Education Foundation, A Legendary Kickoff: An Evening to Support Excellence. The event takes place on Thursday, September 12, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Villa Di Felicita located at 7891 Highway 110 North in Tyler, Texas. ... Read More
Charlie Manuel Gets Standing Ovation at Autograph Signing Day After He’s Fired
August 20, 2013 By
MEDIA, Pa. — The day after Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was fired, he kept a commitment to appear for more than two hours during a scheduled appearance at Granite Run Mall in Media. Pa. To Manuels’ astonishment, he was given a standing ovation.
Photo shows Charlie Manuel speaking to the press after the Phillies fired him on August 16, 2013.
Gabby Douglas is Featured Speaker at Youth Breakfast
August 19, 2013 By
DEKALB COUNTY Ga. — Olympic gold medalist, Gabby Douglas, was the featured speaker at Sharon Barnes Sutton’s youth empowerment breakfast that was held on Saturday, August 10, at the Marriott Evergreen Resort in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Douglas spoke to an audience full of youth, their families and notable DeKalb County leaders who attended the breakfast which benefits the Youth Leadership Academy. Barnes, who is the District 4 DeKalb County Commissioner, founded the Academy in 2008.
Photo shows Gabby Douglas during an interview with Barbara Walters ’10 Most Fascinating People.’
