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Jim Thome finally achieved his goal of 600 home runs on Monday night, August 15, against the Detroit Tigers hitting two home runs against the Detroit Tigers.

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WASHINGTON – U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton just declared a mistrial in the perjury cased against former Astros pitcher Roger Clemens after prosecutors allowed jurors to see evidence deemed inadmissible by the judge.

Roger Clemens leaves the courthouse in Washington after the judge declared a mistrial after the prosecution displayed improper evidence, July 14, 2011. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas

The mistrial was triggered when a video screen displaying comments from Congressman Elijah Cummings at a House hearing, in which Cummings seemed to indicate Clemens was lying when he denied using HGH or steroids, was left on while the lawyers had a private conversation with the judge. ... Read Full Story

The United States Women’s Soccer team has two heroes today – Hope Solo and Abby Wambach. Each player received widespread attention on Sunday after a thrilling win over Brazil in the quarterfinal round.

WATCH AMY WAMBACH GOAL VS. BRAZIL VIDEO

Trailing by a goal and with time running out in extra time, Abby Wambach with just seconds to spare saved the Americans, and Hope Solo the new hero in the penalty shootout, stopped an attempt by Brazil as the USA came back to win. ... Read Full Story

Basketball legend, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, is a one of our more popular sports speakers, says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. Nicknamed “Magic”, Johnson was selected first overall in the 1979 NBA Draft by the Lakers. He won a championship and an NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award in his rookie season, and won four more championships with the Lakers during the 1980s.

Magic Johson is a popular motivational sports speaker says booking agent, PFP Talent.

If you are looking for a motivational sports speaker for your next event, look no further than basketball legend Magic Johnson. To hire Magic Johnson for a personal appearance, speaking engagement or endorsement, call PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency for Magic Johnson speaker and Magic Johnson  booking agent information at 1.800.966.1380.

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NAGOYA, Japan – Looks like Tiger Woods is still in demand as a pitchman. Woods was recently hired Kowa Company Ltd to endorse a Japanese heat rub used to relieve muscle and joint pain.

“Kowa Company Ltd. is pleased to announce the use of Tiger Woods as the image character of Antiphlogistic Analgetic Vantelin Kowa series,” the Nagoya-based company said in a press release. The TV commercial will debut nationally in Japan from mid-July. ... Read Full Story

Move over Tiger Woods — there’s a new kid in town and his name is Roy McIlroy from County Down, Northern Ireland. On June 19, 2011, McIlroy became a force to be reckoned with after winning the U.S. Open Championship, his first major, finishing with a record score of 16-under-par on his way to an eight-shot victory, as the youngest winner since Bobby Jones in 1923. He has been cited as the most exciting young prospect in golf with the potential of becoming one of the highest earners in sports in terms of endorsements since Tiger Woods.

Roy Mcilroy has the potential to become one of the highest earners in sports in terms of endorsements since Tiger Woods, says booking agent PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent.

If you are looking for a professional golf speaker for your next event, look no further than 2011 US Open Champion Rory McIlroy. To hire Roy McIlroy for a personal appearance, speaking engagement or endorsement, call PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency for Rory McIlroy speaker and Rory McIlroy booking agent information at 1.800.966.1380. ... Read Full Story

Hockey legend, Wayne Gretzky, is a one of our more popular sports speakers says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency. Nicknamed “The Great One”, Gretzky is generally considered the best player in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), and has been called “the greatest hockey player ever” by many sportswriters, players, and the NHL itself.

Hockey great, Wayne Gretzky, is a popular motivational speaker says booking agent, PFP Talent

If you are looking for a motivational sports speaker for your next event, look no further than former NHL legend, Wayne Gretzky. To hire Wayne Gretzky for a personal appearance, endorsement or as a motivational sports speaker, for Wayne Gretzky speaker and Wayne Gretzky booking agent information, call 1.800.966.1380. ... Read Full Story

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receive Hines Ward hopes to make a difference among today’s inner city youth by establishing the  “Helping Hands Foundation” in order to improve literacy.

Hines Ward Helping Hands Foundation and charity work for biracial Korean children

The recent “Dancing with the Stars” winner is championing a cause very near to his heart. He has established the Hines Ward “Helping Hands Foundation” with the specific intention of improving literacy amongst inner-city youth and has also expanded to South Korea where it helps biracial children confront discrimination. ... Read Full Story

It all came down to the last two contestants Hines Ward and Kirstie Alley on Season12 “Dancing With The Stars”.

Kirstie Alley and Hines Ward wait to hear who is crowned DWTS champion.

Hines, MVP Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver, was favored to win, but Kirstie had a compelling story and huge fan base that made her the dark horse from day one. But in the end it was Hines Ward who emerged as the champion. ... Read Full Story

PONTE VEDRA BEACH FL – Tiger Woods has withdrawn from The Players Championship after nine holes and 42 strokes. Apparently his legs seem to be more of the problem than the scandals that have plagued him from the past.

Woods called Thursday withdrawal as “just a whole chain reaction”. Woods said, “The more rest I get, the better it would be, obviously. It’s a big event. I wanted to come back for it and play, and unfortunately, I wasn’t able to finish.” ... Read Full Story