Since he became the first professional active athlete to come out gay, former NBA center Jason Collins has been an advocate for LGBT issues.  On Thursday evening, Collins spoke to the Tom Homann LGBT law association in San Diego.  He participated in a question and answer format with loc... Read More

On the heels of being the second overall pick in the NFL Draft, Marcus Mariota is adding to his rapidly expanding endorsement portfolio.  First Hawaiian Bank is going to feature Mariota in their ongoing, “It All Starts With Yes” campaign.  The Hawaii native will be used in a... Read More

NASCAR favorite Brad Keselowski is heading to Detroit this July to be a keynote speaker.  Keselowski will address the crowd to open the NACE | CARS exposition on July 23rd.  PPG is the official sponsor of his appearance and he will also be available for photos and autographs at their bo... Read More

Klay Thompson is the first major athlete to partner with the tech-training company ShotTracker.  Thompson inked a multiyear endorsement deal and will be used extensively to aid in product development.  ShotTracker works with net and wrist sensors to track everything related to a player&... Read More

Bacone College in Oklahoma is bringing a commencement speaker in this weekend that is uniquely qualified to share a message with the graduates.  Olympian Billy Mills will speak at Saturday’s 2:00 p.m. ceremony at the Muskogee Civic Center.  If those in the area wish to attend, the... Read More

While fans remain fixated on a variety of headlines swirling around the NFL Draft, one prospect put his efforts towards doing good amidst the hectic week.  Former Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon decided to co-host a charity event while he was in Chicago for his big day. Gordon joined fo... Read More

A Muncie, Indiana native is returning home to share his faith Thursday night.  Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan will be the keynote speaker at a Fellowship of Christian Athletes event. The FCA of East Central Indiana is having their Home Team Funding Banquet at 6:30 p.m. at the H... Read More

When the Atlanta Braves took off as the baseball team of the South in the 1990s, John Smoltz was a vital part of the team’s success.  On June 1st, he will be the featured speaker for an event in one of those Braves stronghold towns, Chattanooga, Tennessee.  At the Times Free... Read More

Texas Rangers’ fans have a special opportunity to mingle with one of their biggest stars.  An Evening with Prince takes place with All-Star slugger Prince Fielder on June 14th.  The event will be held at the Rangers Hall of Fame inside Globe Life Park in Arlington.  Proceeds... Read More

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