WATERLOO, IA. — Wrestling legends Dan Gable and Kyven Gadson, joined forces on Friday, Oct. 23 at for a special autograph signing during USA Wrestling’s Preseason Nationals. Gable and Gadson, who both wrestled for Waterloo high schools and for Iowa State, signed autographs at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum, 303 Jefferson St., in Waterloo, Iowa, Gadson was an NCAA wrestling champion in 2015 while Gable was an NCAA wrestling champion in 1968 and 1969. Both signed autographs at Preseason Nationals. ... Read More
Olympic Gold Wrestler Dan Gable Signs Autographs at Iowa Preseason Nationals
Misty Mae Treanor Brings Gold Volleyball Camp to Vail Over Fathers Day Weekend
VAIL, CO. -— Three-time Olympic gold medalist, Misty May-Treanor, brought her Dream in Gold volleyball camp to Vail as part of the 43rd annual Vail King of the Mountain volleyball tournament, which took place on June 19-21 over Father’s Day weekend. Source: Vail Daily.
Olympic Softball Star Jennie Finch Named Keynote Speaker at Semoball Awards July 11
CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO. — Olympic softball star, Jennie Finch, will be the keynote speaker at the Semoball Awards on July 11 at the Southeast Missouri State River Campus. The three-time All-American pitcher at Arizona was announced as the speaker for the second annual event on March 4, 2015 at HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau. Source: semissourian.
Tommy John Named Guest Speaker at Syracuse Chiefs Annual Hot Stove Baseball Dinner
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Former MLB pitcher, Tommy John, will be the guest speaker at the Syracuse Chiefs’ 55th annual Hot Stove Baseball Dinner on Jan. 23 at The Oncenter, located at 800 South State St. The event is scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.and will include dinner, a silent auction, special guest speakers and autographs. Source: Syracuse.com.
Magic Johnson, Mia Hamm are Owners in New Soccer Team the Los Angeles Football Club
LOS ANGELES — In a press conference on Oct. 30, 2014, managing partner, Henry Nguyen, officially launched LAFC. Former Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson and U.S. Soccer great Mia Hamm are just a few of the new part owners in the new MLS team, the Los Angeles Football Club. The new club is set to debut in 2017. Source: Washington Post.
12-Time Pro Bowler Champ Bailey Retires
Twelve time Pro Bowler Champ Bailey has decided to retire from the NFL, putting an end to a long and illustrious career. The 36-year-old cornerback spent most of his 15-season career with the Denver Broncos, but after being released by the Broncos at the end of last season and being cut by the New Orleans Saints this season due to a foot injury, Bailey decided to move on to pursue other career opportunities. Source: Los Angeles Times.
Johnny Bench, Jim Tressel Named Speakers at 2015 YSU Baseball First Pitch Breakfast
YOUNGSTOWN, OH. — Former Cincinnati Reds catcher, Johhny Bench and Youngstown State University president Jim Tressel have been named the featured speakers at the 2015 YSU Baseball First Pitch Breakfast scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 17, 2015. Location: Blue Wolf Events at The Maronite Center on Meridian Road in Youngstown. General admission tickets are $25 apiece, and reserved priority tables for groups of eight are available for $400. Corporate packages, which also includes two tickets for dinner with the speakers the night before, are available for $700. Source: Youngstown State University.
Saints Head Coach Sean Payton Buys 100 Devon Still Bengals Jerseys for Pediatric Cancer
Earlier this week the Cincinnati Bengals announced that all proceeds of Devon Still’s jersey sales would go to the Cincinnati’s children hospital. They have raised a significant amount of money so far thanks in part to a classy move by New Orleans Saints coach, Sean Payton, who bought 100 Devon Still jerseys at $100 each after he heard Still’s story on the radio.
Chauncey Billups Says ‘It’s Just Time to Retire’ After 17 Seasons in the NBA
Former Pistons shooting guard, Chauncey Billups, announced his retirement Tuesday, September 9, 2014 after 17 seasons in the NBA, telling Yahoo! Sports: “My mind and my desire is still strong. I just can’t ignore the fact that I haven’t been healthy for three years.”
Roberto Alomar Signs Autographs Meet Fans at Little League World Series Block Party
WILLIAMSPORT, PA. — Roberto Alomar, a switch hitter who played for seven major league teams between 1988 and 2004 and had a career .300 batting average, was on hand to meet and greet fans and to sign autographs for free between 6 and 7 p.m. as the featured guest at the Williamsport Welcomes the World block party. The event took place downtown between 5 and 10 p.m. on August 22, 2014 during championship weekend. Source: Pennlive.