Following his playing career, ex-NFL running back Eddie George has been a renaissance man.  He is a partner in a landscape and architecture firm, successful restaurant licenser, and stage actor. Now, George is embarking on his next professional mission.  He is a managing partner in... Read More

As one of the Los Angeles Kings all-time greats, Luc Robitaille has had connections in the entertainment world for many years.  Those ties certainly helped Robitaille put together his 2016 Celebrity Shootout. The Celebrity Shootout will take place March 20th from 4-6 p.m. at the Toyota Sport... Read More

Just months out from this summer's Olympic games, one ex-Team USA star will fire up one local community.  Track legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee is speaking at the 8th annual Lou and Mary Henson Community Breakfast on April 14th. The breakfast will be held at 7 a.m. at the New Mexico Farm &am... Read More

World Wrestling Entertainment is using one of their newest stars on a big campaign leading up to WrestleMania 32.  WWE Diva Paige is appearing in a Snickers commercial as part of the Hungry for Mania promotion. She can be seen snacking on a Snickers in the spot as she transfers from princess... Read More

Expect American track and field star Allyson Felix to rack up the endorsements leading up to this summer's Olympics in Brazil.  Felix latest deal is with Chobani yogurt. Chobani shares her mission of keeping people healthy and the brand will transition with her as she likely competes in... Read More

For his Hall of Fame caliber career with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Hines Ward is still a revered figure in Pennsylvania.  Ward will share some stories from his playing career and an inspirational message in an upcoming speaking engagement in Lancaster. He is the keynote speaker at the LNP Hig... Read More

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman may be one of the most engaging personalities in baseball.  Despite missing most of the 2015 season after tearing his ACL, marketers have taken notice. Stroman announced on Twitter this week that he has signed with Jordan Brand.  He posted a phot... Read More

Canelo Alvarez is quickly becoming the face of a new era of boxing.  Marketers have taken note and this week, Alvarez agreed to an endorsement deal with Tecate beer. He will wear the Tecate logo on his trunks in his next two fights on Cinco de Mayo and Mexican Independance Day weekends. &nbs... Read More

Major Applewhite starred on the football field for the University of Texas and has since built his coaching career in the Lonestar State.  On Thursday, he will share stories about his journey with the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce.   Applewhite will speak at their 71st annual banq... Read More

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