Archives for July 2013

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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Mike Tyson Delivers Keynote Speech at Newark Drug Court Graduation (VIDEO)

NEWARK, N.J. — Mike Tyson was the perfect speaker to deliver the keynote speech at Newark Drug Court Graduation on Monday, July 15, 2013 as he spoke to a packed auditorium at the Mary Burch Theater in Essex County College about how drugs have knocked him down time and again. Tyson’s candid speaking style kept the graduates laughing and applauding, but his words also carried the more serious message of what he had lost to his addiction.

Photo shows Mike Tyson speaking  at Newark Drug Court Graduation on July 15, 2013.

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Free Agent Chauncey Billups Will Return to Detroit Pistons Under New Coach Mo Cheeks

Five-time NBA All-Star and free agent, Chauncey Billups, has agreed to a two-year $5 Million plus contract, according to Yahoo Sports. Billups, 36, who hopes to finish out his career with the Pistons, will be a mentor for Detroit guard Brandon Knight, and be a rotating guard. Free agent, Chauncey Billups, will return to the Detroit Pistons under new coach Mo Cheeks. ... Read More

Baseball Great Tony Gwynn to Appear at 2013 Hall of Fame Spectacular in Cooperstown

Former MLB right fielder, Tony Gwynn, and statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history, will appear at the 2013 Hall of Fame Spectacular held on July 26-27 at the Tunnicliff Inn located at 34-36 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown, NY. Gywnn will be available to meet fans and sign autographs on July 26 & July 27 between 2-3:30. Baseball great, Tony Gwynn, was inducted ino the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2007. Gwynn is one of our more popular athlete speakers, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent booking agency. ... Read More

Bobby Valentine is Featured Speaker at Cal Ripken Regional Tournament in Pampa Texas

PAMPA, TX — Bobby Valentine, former manager of the Texas Rangers, has been named keynote speaker at the July 18, 2013 Cal Ripken Regional Baseball Tournament for players ages 9-10 in Pampa, TX. Valentine will speak at the M.K. Brown Auditorium in Pampa to players from 10 teams from Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana. The Ripken Regional event will be held July 18-24, with the winning team advancing to the ages 9-10 World Series in Ocala, Fla. The banquet is open to the public. The cost is $20. Bobby Valentine is a popular keynote speaker, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. ... Read More