Baseball great, Steve Garvey is scheduled to appear as the keynote speaker at this year’s annual Vehicle Protection Association meeting on Sept. 15-16, 2013 at Bally’s Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. The Vehicle Protection Association (VPA) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to ensuring the integrity of the automotive service contract industry. Former first baseman, Steve Garvey appeared on Good Day LA in April 2013, where he discussed auctioning off his sports memorabilia for a good cause. Steve Garvey, who is an active philanthropist, is also a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. ... Read More
Steve Garvey to Appear as Keynote Speaker at Vehicle Protection Association Meeting
Dwight Gooden to Appear at Locker Room Sports in Woodbridge
Former MLB Pitcher Dwight “Doc” Gooden is scheduled to appear on Thursday, Aug. 22, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Locker Room Sports, located at 76 Main St. in Woodbridge, N.J to sign autographs for his fans. The cost of the autographs are $25 each and inscriptions are $10. ... Read More
Mike Tyson Returns to Boxing as a Promoter
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.
Thurl Bailey Delivers Inspirational Speech to Youth at Latter-Day Saints Conference
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.
Dan Marino Makes Speaker Appearance at Charlotte Touchdown Club Luncheon
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.
Apolo Ohno Joins NBC as Analyst on Speedskating at 2014 Winter Olympics
Former Olympic speed skater, Apolo Ohno, will join NBC as an analyst on speedskating at the 2014 Winter Olympics to be held in Sochi, Russia during the network’s coverage in February. He will also be doing features and studio commentary as well.
Mike Tyson Delivers Keynote Speech at Newark Drug Court Graduation (VIDEO)
NEWARK, N.J. — Mike Tyson was the perfect speaker to deliver the keynote speech at Newark Drug Court Graduation on Monday, July 15, 2013 as he spoke to a packed auditorium at the Mary Burch Theater in Essex County College about how drugs have knocked him down time and again. Tyson’s candid speaking style kept the graduates laughing and applauding, but his words also carried the more serious message of what he had lost to his addiction.
Vince Papale Named Keynote Speaker at NY Fundraiser
The York County Youth Development Center has organized a fundraising dinner and has named former Philadelphia Eagles, Vince Papale, as their keynote speaker. The 300-seat dinner will be held Sept. 26 at the Valencia Ballroom, 142 N. George St., York. The host and emcee for the night will be state Rep. Kevin Schreiber. ... Read More
Free Agent Chauncey Billups Will Return to Detroit Pistons Under New Coach Mo Cheeks
Five-time NBA All-Star and free agent, Chauncey Billups, has agreed to a two-year $5 Million plus contract, according to Yahoo Sports. Billups, 36, who hopes to finish out his career with the Pistons, will be a mentor for Detroit guard Brandon Knight, and be a rotating guard. Free agent, Chauncey Billups, will return to the Detroit Pistons under new coach Mo Cheeks. ... Read More
Baseball Great Tony Gwynn to Appear at 2013 Hall of Fame Spectacular in Cooperstown
Former MLB right fielder, Tony Gwynn, and statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history, will appear at the 2013 Hall of Fame Spectacular held on July 26-27 at the Tunnicliff Inn located at 34-36 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown, NY. Gywnn will be available to meet fans and sign autographs on July 26 & July 27 between 2-3:30. Baseball great, Tony Gwynn, was inducted ino the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. Gwynn is one of our more popular athlete speakers, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent booking agency. ... Read More