It has been a whirlwind year for former NBA hopeful Isaiah Austin.  Austin was bound for the pros out of Baylor University before it was found he had a rare life-threatening condition known as Marfan syndrome in June 2014. As a result, he has become a spokesman for the disease.  On Augu... Read More

Five-time NBA All-Star Sidney Moncrief made his name in Arkansas.  On May 11th, Moncrief shared his time with the Kiwanis Club in Harrison. He was the keynote speaker for their meeting at Harrison Country Club.  Moncrief was also a celebrity golfer in their four-person golf scramble tha... Read More

Former NFL punter Chris Kluwe has been known for years for his progressive takes on an array of issues.  That’s why it was no surprise when Kluwe recently took part in a TED talk on technology in football. He also participated in a TED panel alongside sports science journalist David Ep... Read More

It has been a whirlwind week for one of the newest members of the Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid.  McDavid was the number one overall pick in the NHL Draft last Friday. He is probably the most-hyped prospect in the league since Sidney Crosby and will be tasked with helping the Oilers try to... Read More

Ohio State standouts past and present will unite for a speaking engagement July 10th in Sandusky, Ohio.  The “Walking the Talk” fundraiser will be held at the Kalahari Resort and Convention Center.  Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, former Buckeyes Ted Ginn Jr. and Troy Smi... Read More

Justin Forsett experienced a breakout season with the Baltimore Ravens last year.  That made his speech at the NFL’s Rookie Symposium even more impactful last week. Forsett talked with the rookies about the type of work ethic it takes to emerge as a featured running back after eight ye... Read More

Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Cam Newton is one of the most revered public figures in Charlotte.  That platform gives him the opportunity to do great work with Carolinas HealthCare System. Newton has partnered with Carolinas HealthCare to combat childhood obesity.  He was the spe... Read More

No matter what sport you compete in, the lives of athletes share many parallels.  Olympic champion Dara Torres was able to hit on several of those similarities when she visited the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 19th. Torres spoke with the Diamondbacks about her success and how she keeps in le... Read More

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