One of the top legends of Canadian soccer will be on hand later this summer at a special event benefiting students at Thompson Rivers University. On September 29th, Vancouver Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi will speak at the school's Athletic Scholarship Breakfast. The buf... Read More
It has been a banner week for budding U.S. track and field star Jarrion Lawson. He registered the top long jump at the U.S. Olympic Trials and still has qualification for the 200m to go. That is on the heels of signing his first endorsement deal with the athletic apparal bran... Read More
There is no question that former baseball star Lenny Dykstra has led a fascinating life. He finally has put several of those stories together in his memoir, "House of Nails: The Construction, The Demolition, The Resurrection". Dykstra is making several appearances promoting the bo... Read More
Later this month, the National Basketball Players Association is hosting a unique first-time event. The NBPA Technology Summit will be held July 19-21 in San Francisco, California. Speerheading the efforts for this summit is NBPA Executive Committee member and Golden State Warriors forward... Read More
One of the most fitting deals in the history of the endorsement game was agreed to last week. Perry Ellis may be trying to build his future in basketball, but he already has the backing of the clothing brand he shares a name with. The irony was fortunately not lost on either Perry Ell... Read More
Even those he is long removed from his NFL career, Jason Gildon has stayed true to the area that made him a football star. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania resident will be on hand for an autograph signing later this month in the suburb of Belle Vernon. On July 21st, Gildon will be signi... Read More
With people feeling Olympics fever, they are bound to love the latest spot put out by Tide Pods. It features gymanstics legends Nadia Comaneci and Dominique Dawes along with one trying to write her name in the history books, Simone Biles. The ad is titled, "Evolution of Power". &n... Read More
As the last Philadelphia 76ers superstar, Allen Iverson's name still carries a lot of weight in The City of Brotherly Love. Next month, fans will flock to the annual Allen Iverson Celebrity Summer Classic. The event takes place on Friday, August 6th. It begins with a Flashback Fri... Read More
NBA veteran Vince Carter is once again hosting his annual camp in his hometown of Daytona Beach, Florida. The Vince Carter Youth Basketball Academy runs July 18-22. It will be hosted at the Vince Carter Athletic Center from 8 a.m. to 12 noon each day. Boys and girls from the ages of 7... Read More