Archives for September 2013

Is Robinson Cano the $300M Man?

According to an ESPN twitter, New York Yankees All-Star 2nd baseman, Robinson Cano, is seeking a a 10-yr $305M contract this off season. Cano, who is now a free agent, will most likely stay with the Yankees, but he plans to seek as much money as he can get. N.Y. Yankees 2nd baseman, Robinson Cano, now a free agent plans to seek a high pay day. ... Read More

Gale Sayers Says He Did Not Consent to Concusion Lawsuit Against NFL or Riddell

Former Chicago Bear’s running back, Gales Sayer’s name appears on a lawsuit accusing the NFL of failing to prevent head injuries, but Sayers says he didn’t file the suit. Former Chicago Bear’s running back, Gale Sayers, says he did not consent to being part of  a concussion lawsuit against the NFL and Riddell Helmet and his name has been withdrawn. ... Read More

ESPN Analyst Bruce Pearl to Deliver Keynote Speech at Blue Raiders’ Tip-off Celebration

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Former University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach, Bruce Pearl, will be this year’s keynote speaker at the Middle Tennessee men’s basketball Tip-off Celebration scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 23. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the ballroom on the second floor of the student union on the Middle Tennessee campus.

Photo shows former University of Tennessee men's basketball coach and current ESPN analyst, Bruce Pearl, speakein at a press conference June 11, 2009.

Photo shows former University of Tennessee men’s basketball coach and current ESPN analyst, Bruce Pearl, speaking at a press conference June 11, 2009.

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Steve Young Named Keynote Speaker at Mormon LGBT Affirmation Conference

Hall of Fame quarterback, Steve Young, and his wife, Barb, both members of the Church of Jesus Christ LDS, were the keynote speakers at the 32nd annual Affirmation Conference for the Mormon lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in Salt Lake City.

Photo shows former NFL quarterback, Steve Young speaking at the 32nd annual Affirmation Conference in Salt lake City, Utah on September 14, 2013.

Photo shows former NFL quarterback and Hall of Famer, Steve Young, speaking at the 32nd annual Affirmation Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 14, 2013.

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Rick Pitino Delivers Hall Of Fame Speech

During Sunday’s induction ceremony into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, University of Louisville’s basketball coach, Rick Pitino, spoke last after 3 hours of speeches wrapping up the ceremony with a 20 minute inspirational and heartfelt speech.

Photo shows Rick Pitino speaking at Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony September 9, 2013.

Photo shows Rick Pitino speaking at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction.

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Sean Payton Speaks to Press About Saints Big Win Over Falcons (VIDEO)

New Orleans head coach, Sean Payton, held a press conference after the Saints 23-17 victory over the Falcons on NFL Sunday opening day to discuss the win and his team’s defense.

Photo shows New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton, speaking with the press after the Saints 23-17 win over the Falcons.

Photo shows New Orleans Saints head coach, Sean Payton, speaking with the press after the New Orleans Saints 23-17 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

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Did John Elway Return to Complete 7 Touchdown Passes Against the Ravens?

Did former Bronco’s quarterback, John Elway, return last night to complete 7 touchdown passes against the Ravens? According to the Friday edition of The Columbus Dispatch, it wasn’t Peyton Manning who threw the passes, but instead Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations, John Elway,  now 53 years old who was the hero. The Columbus Dispatch mistakenly prints it was former Denver Broncos quarterback, John Elway, not Peyton Manning, who threw 7 touchdown passes against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept 5, 2013. ... Read More

George Foreman Named Keynote Speaker for Ronald McDonald Fundraiser

Former heavyweight boxing champ, George Foreman, has been named the featured speaker for the upcoming 2013 Casa de Amor gala fundraiser that will be held on Oct. 10 at the American Bank Center. The announcement was made Wednesday, Sept. 4, at a press conference held by the Ronald McDonald House of Corpus Christi.

Photo shows former heavyweight champion, George Foreman, Speaking about his life in an interview on the Graham Bensinger. Show.

Photo shows former heavyweight champion and successful entrepeneur, George Foreman, speaking about his life in an interview on the Graham Bensinger Show.

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