Jim Craig Appearance and Autograph Signing at Buffalo, NY Pop Culture and Comic Book Convention – May 21

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BUFFALO, NY – Meet U.S. Olympic champion Jim Craig, at the Pop Culture and Comic Book Convention in Buffalo, NY. Jim Craig, the 1980 “Miracle On Ice” U.S. Hockey Team goalie, will make an appearance on Sunday, May 21, 2017 to meet and greet fans and sign autographs and memorabilia. The event is being hosted by Nickel City Con and will take place at Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, 153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Source: Nickel City Con ... Read More

Olympic Gold Medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee Joins Digital Health Startup Management Team

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Olympian Jackie Joyner-Kersee joins management team of Fitly, a digital health startup company which has released a new product called SmartPlate™, the company’s flagship product. It helps users get a detailed breakdown of the food they are eating by incorporating a camera and sensors plate and instantly analyzes everything you eat. Source: MedCity News ... Read More

Jennie Finch Speaks to Female Student Athletes at CWA Luncheon at Binghamton University

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. —  Olympic Gold medalist and former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher, Jennie Finch, spoke Monday afternoon, February 3, at Binghamton University’s Celebrating Women’s Athletics Luncheon, an annual affair held at the Events Center to recognize the achievements of the school’s female student-athletes. Former University of Arizona and Team USA softball pitcher Jennie Finch signed autographs after speaking at the CWA Luncheon on Monday, Feb 3, 2014. ... Read More

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.

Photo shows Apolo Ohno speaking with interviewer about his career.

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Jackie Joyner-Kersee to be Guest Speaker at 2013 Boys Town Booster Banquet

Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee will be the guest speaker at the 2013 Boys Town Booster Banquet on May 7, 2013 at the Embassy Suites Omaha-La Vista Conference Center. The event recognizes those students who’ve excelled in sports and competed with character. Keynote speaker Jackie Joyner-Kersee addressed graduates in 2012 after giving the October 12 commencement speech at Ashford University. ... Read More

Misty May-Treanor Gets Her Own Wheaties Box But What About Kerri Walsh Jennings?

Who is this year’s “Breakfast of Champions”? It’s Misty May-Treanor and Michael Phelps. But what happened to Kerri Walsh-Jennings, the other half of the winning women’s volleyball Gold medal team?

Misty Mae-Treanor, Michael Phelps get their own limited edition Wheaties box on Aug. 16, 2012.

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U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Wins 4th Gold Medal

LONDON — The U.S. women’s soccer team received redemption Thursday in the 2012 Summer Olympic games after defeating Japan 2-1 to capture their 4th gold medal out of 5 Olympics. Star players Hope Solo, Abby Wambach, Alex Morgan and Carli Lloyd, along with a well coordinated team effort, contributed to the Olympic championship.

U.S. women’s soccer team celebrate their 2-1 victory over Japan on August 9, 2012 to win their fourth Olympic Gold medal in the 2012 Summer Olympic games in London.

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Was Lola Jones Fourth Place Finish in 100 Meter Hurdles Affected By Negative Media?

After Lolo Jones finished fourth in Tuesday’s 100-meter hurdles, an emotional Lolo Jones fired back at the media on Wednesday.

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Usain Bolt Interupts Interview to Honor the United States National Anthem (VIDEO)

Jamaican sprinter, Usain Bolt, winner of the men’s 100 meters at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, recently showed a classy side to his usual fun and laid-back personality.

As American runner, Sanya Richards-Ross receives the gold medal for the women’s 400 meters at the 2012 Olympic games, Usain Bolt stands in silence as the US National Anthem is played.

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Gabby Douglas Wins Gold In Women’s Gymnastics Individual All-Around

U.S gymnast Gabby Douglas has captured the women’s individual all around gold. She becomes the first African American to win the title and gives the United States its third consecutive gold in the all around. Gabby Douglas, who won the Gold in womens gymnastics individual all round in the 2012 Olympic London games, is an inspiration to us all says PFP Sports and Celebrity Talent Agency

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