Ndamukong Suh has been an avid financial supporter of his alma mater, the University of Nebraska, since shortly after cashing in on NFL millions.  Now, Suh is investing in the Huskers brand yet again in a whole new way. The university’s Board of Regents approved an agreement with the s... Read More

This was a big weekend in Tallahassee for former Florida State linebacker Marvin Jones.  Jones became the 10th Seminole to have his jersey retired during the Saturday’s game against Miami. He also spoke in front of a large crowd at FSU’s Sod Cemetery and shared some of his favori... Read More

Even off the pitch, retired soccer star Thierry Henry is continuing to have an impact.  This December, Henry will speak about his interests in technology and digital media. December 7-8 is when TechCrunch Disrupt London will take place.  Henry is one of the top speakers scheduled to par... Read More

During his career as a Harlem Globetrotter standout, Melvin Adams was used to putting a smile on people’s faces.  Now, as a speaker to groups everywhere, he also entertains, albeit in a different way. Adams was on-hand Thursday in San Angelo, Texas at Goliad Elementary School’s p... Read More

Starkey Hearing Technologies is bringing in some big name speakers for its third annual Hearing Innovation Expo.  One of those from the world of sports is basketball legend Magic Johnson. Johnson will join other speakers like former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton at the five-day... Read More

Pro Football Hall of Famer Alan Page knows a thing or two about the law.  The former standout member of the Minnesota Vikings “Purple People Eater” defense of the 1970s became a respected state Supreme Court Justice. Page will share lessons from football and his career on the ben... Read More

Olympic gold medalist Rafer Johnson rallied a special group of athletes Tuesday night.  Johnson was the keynote speaker at the kickoff to the 2015 Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, Utah Tuesday night.  Johnson’s speech was a portion of the opening ceremonies held at Hanse... Read More

On the eve of the NHL season, Adidas grabbed a big fish from the world of hockey to add to their athlete endorsers.  Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby has jumped ship from Reebok to sign a six-year pact with his new apparel company. Crosby was already believed to have the biggest endors... Read More

Several years removed from his playing days, former NFL fullback Lorenzo Neal is still making a difference.  Neal was the keynote speaker over the weekend at the annual fundraiser for GrandMa’s House in Visalia, California. GrandMa’s House is an afterschool tutoring program for a... Read More

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