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Olympic track and field star, Carl Lewis, is best known for winning 10 Olympic medals which included 9 gold medals, and 10 World Championships medals, 8 of which were gold medals spanning from 1979 to 1996. The 1984 Olympic games in Los Angeles is what launched Lewis as a sports star and made him a household name in America.

Carl Lewis is a popular motivational speaker says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

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SALEM, OR. – Legendary basketball player, Meadowlark Lemon, known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball, is a hero to young and old alike in the sports world. He  was the most popular member of the most beloved sports team in history – the Harlem Globetrotters.

Curly Neal and Meadowlark Lemon are just a few of our more popular motivational sports speakers, says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agent

Along with his teammate, Curly Neal, Meadowlark Lemon and The Harlem Globetrotters have performed to audiences all over the world. ... 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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After 23 years of marriage, retired astronaut, Buzz Aldrin, filed for divorce from his third wife, Lois Driggs Cannon, on Wednesday, June 15, 2011.

Aldrin and Cannon were married on Valentine’s Day in 1988. ... Read Full Story

Last night ABC revealed the new cast for the upcoming season of Dancing with the Stars. The NFL player this year to join the cast is Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Ward will join past football players such as Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and Kurt Warner, who went on to do well on the show. ... Read Full Story

Erin Brockovich, best known as an advocate for the underdog, is a famous speaker on the circuit today. She is in high demand for speaking engagements and appearances all over the world. She is an inspirational reminder of the power of the human spirit displaying her desire to fight for the rights of the underdog. As a motivational speaker, she uses her life experiences as a model for integrity.

Erin Brockovich is a popular speaker on the circuit today says booking agent PFP Talent

Brockovich received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, Honoris Causa Degree and was Commencement Speaker at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles on May 5, 2007.

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Retired NFL quarterback, Kurt Warner, was finally retired from the dancing floor last night on ‘Dancing With The Stars’. After his elimination, Kurt received a standing ovation and cheers from the audience and fellow contestants as they shouted “M-V-P! M-V-P!” 

Judge Bruno Tonioli praised Warner’s gentlemanly nature saying, “He has proven a true sportsman. His attitude has been immaculate, incredible manners, and regardless of what happens, you have achieved a lot. You really are an American idol.” ... Read Full Story

Kurt Warner & his partner Anna Trebunskaya dance the Tango on Dancing With The Stars Season 11 Week 7. This was the 200th episode of the show which brought back the stars from previous seasons.

Emmitt Smith was one of the guest judges and gave Kurt a score of 10. Kurt’s overall score for two dances (individual and group) was 61 out of 70 for the night. ... Read Full Story

Rick Fox & Cheryl Burke danced the samba on Dancing With The Stars Season 11 Week 3 October 4, 201o. The song they danced to was “Whine Up” by Kat DeLuna.

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Michael Grimm, the winner of America’s Got Talent 2010, has signed with Epic Records.

Entertainment Weekly reports:

In a press release, Epic Records announced the signing of recent America’s Got Talent winner Michael Grimm. The self-described “blue-eyed soul singer” impressed the judges and voters at home with his skillful guitar playing and smooth voice week after week as he covered soul classics like “You Don’t Know Me,” “Let’s Stay Together,” and “When a Man Loves a Woman.” Grimm’s signing follows the path of last season’s AGT winner, country singer Kevin Skinner, who released his debut album Long Ride last September

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