Sports & Celebrity Newswire

Archive for September, 2010

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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Bruce Jenner is a well-known sports speaker who inspires and entertains audiences whenever he appears whether it be a corporate, celebrity or charitable event.

Jenner is definitely a crowd pleaser and by far heads the list as one of sports top motivational speakers, drawing large audiences wherever he speaks, says booking agent Jonathan Wexler of PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. Bruce is highly respected, especially within the corporate world. ... Read More

Looking for a well-known sports speaker that fills seats and captivates audiences? A speaker who inspires, motivates and entertains? If so, you should hire Bo Jackson, one of the greatest athletes of our time  for your next event.  Just ask the people of Huntsville, Alabama, where booking agent, PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent, recently booked Bo for a fundraising event.

Bo Jackson,  born in Bessemer, Alabama on November 30, 1962, was the eighth of ten children. Today he is one of the most popular motivational speakers at PFP Sports and Talent Agency. ... Read More

George Blanda, former Oakland Raider anf NFL legend, died Monday September 27, at the age of 83. Blanda was the only man to play throughout four decades – the 40′s, 50′s, 60′s, and 70′s.

The Raiders released this statement mourning Blanda’s passing: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of the great George Blanda. George was a brave Raider and a close personal friend of Raiders owner Al Davis.” ... Read More

Kurt Warner, Super Bowl champion and NFL MVP, danced the Viennese Waltz with his partner Anna Trebunskayaon on Dancing With The Stars Season 11 on week 1 September 20, 2010. The song they danced to was “This Ain’t a Love Song” by Bon Jovi.

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INDIANA – Clark Kellogg, CBS Sports current basketball analyst and former Indiana Pacer star, will receive the Major Taylor Award on Oct. 1 2010 as part of the Circle City Classic. The award, presented in honor of Indianapolis cyclist Marshall “Major” Taylor, has been presented to African-American athletes, coaches, administrators and officials since 1987 for local and national contributions to youth.

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COOKEVILLE, TN – Bruce Jenner, motivational speaker, television reality star and former 1976 Olympian gold medalist in the decathlon, which earned him the title of the “World’s Greatest Athlete”, spoke Thursday night, August 12, at the “Celebrity Legend Dinner” held at the Leslie Town Center.

“The Celebrity Legends Dinner” is one of the highlighting events of the 8th annual Cookeville Regional Golf Classic. Jenner was guest speaker to a sold out crowd of more than 300 as he told stories about his ’76 Olympic gold medal win in the decathlon. The celebrity dinner also included an interview session conducted by Buddy Pearson, local sports authority at the Herald-Citizen.

Proceeds from the event and the tournament benefited the hospital’s Foundation, more specifically the Cancer Care Fund and Caring Hands Fund, which assist patients with various needs including utilities, groceries and medical supplies, and the Save-A-Life Mammogram Project, which provides free mammogram screenings for women who are under or insured.

“I’m a firm believer in what you’re doing,” Jenner said. “We live in the most generous country in the world. We are the greatest group of givers in the entire world. We have communities like this that reach down in their pocket to help other people. It just makes me so proud to be part of this country and the great job that we do.”

Source: Herald-Citizen

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PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency is a speakers bureau and top booking agent for sports speakers, athlete appearances, and celebrity bookings. Call 1.800.966.1380 to find out Bruce Jenner agent and Bruce Jenner speaker fee information.

EDMESTON, N.Y. -There’s no doubt that  Baseball Hall of Famer, Jim Rice, has a big heart. He recently found time to visit Pathfinder Village, a community for children and adults with down syndrome this past Labor Day. His visit took place before the kick off the the 28th annual golf tournament at Otesaga Hotel Seniors Open Pro-Am, which he hosted Tuesday.

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BOSTON, MA – New England quarterback, Tom Brady, was visibly shaken this morning when his Audi sedan was hit by an oncoming minivan in Boston’s Back Bay section. Boston Fire Department spokesman, Steve MacDonald, said the accident occurred at 6:34 a.m. at Commonwealth Avenue and Gloucester Street.

According to Boston.com, one witness told reporters that Brady was traveling on Gloucester Street and had a green light at Commonwealth when the minivan, traveling on Commonwealth, went through a red light and the two vehicles collided hitting the side of Brady’s car. ... Read More

In a recent interview with FanHouse on behalf of Topps’ Gridiron Giveaway, legendary Hall of Fame quarterback, John Elway, spoke about the Denver Broncos and new quarterback, Tim Tebow.

One of the many questions asked John Elway by FanHouse was:

FH: There’s been a lot made about Tebow’s ability to make that adjustment to the NFL, and there’s the ongoing argument about whether his intangibles can make up for his mechanical flaws. As a former quarterback, can a guy with those intangibles overcome physical inconsistencies?

JE: There’s no style points in the NFL, it’s all about winning football games. He’s got the ability with his intangibles to make the plays at the right time. Again, I go back to his work ethic. It’s just a matter of him continuing to grow. His accuracy’s got to get better and his acclimation to the NFL game is going to take some time. I believe he’s got a good chance to be very successful, because he has those attributes.

He’s not going to be the Dan Marino type that’s going to sit in the pocket and beat you with his arm. He can beat you with his arm — he’s also got those other attributes to be able to run the football, make the big plays, but also his leadership abilities to rub off on the other guys in that huddle and make them a better football team.

Read Full Interview at FanHouse

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