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First American to Win the Gold Medal in Men's Skeleton
On February 20, 2002, Jim (Jimmy) Shea, Jr. became the first American to win the gold medal in Men's Skeleton; and the Sheas became the first family ever with three…
College Football Analyst, ESPN Networks
Danny Kanell is a college football analyst for ESPN networks and co-host of the weekday ESPN Radio program Russillo & Kanell. He joined ESPN in 2010 as a college football…
sports,motivation,leadership
Fun. Uplifting. Humorous. That's how audiences describe John Cassis. A rare blend of humor, entertainment and content. As one of the most requested speakers in America, John knows firsthand how…
Hall of Fame Shortstop, humanitarian award winner, broadcaster.
Ozzie Smith is known in baseball as "The Wizard" and the best defensive shortstop of all time. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2002. Ozzie retired…
Award-Winning Winston Cup Driver
When all is said and done, Rusty Wallace will go down in the history books as one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A former series champion and 55…
Tragedy to Triumph
For Inky Johnson, though, the game changed everything. A routine tackle turned into a life-threatening injury, and nothing has been normal for Inky ever since. Not with a paralyzed right…
Eleven time NBA champion as a coach!
Phil Jackson, who guided the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in his nine years as head coach, returned to the basketball after a one-year sabbatical and led the Los…
Former Head Coach, 2007 Super Bowl Champion Indianapolis Colts, Football Analyst, NBC Sports
The first African-American head coach to lead his team to a Super Bowl championship, Tony Dungy shares with us the importance of goals, integrity, discipline and overcoming adversity.
Olympic Athlete; Bestselling Author; Award-winning Filmmaker
Alexi Pappas shares deeply honest insight on befriending pain, recruiting mentors, budgeting willpower, and replacing can't with maybe.
FOX Sports Broadcaster
Erin Andrews has become one of the most recognizable and respected female sports broadcasters in the business. She currently reports for FOX Sports, serves as sideline reporter for their coverage…
Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster, Host of NFL Total Access on the NFL Network
MJ Acosta-Ruiz is the host of NFL Total Access on the NFL Network. Acosta-Ruiz is the first ever Afro-Latina and woman of color to host a show at the NFL Network. Fully…
NFL Great and Analyst, Fox NFL Kickoff, Former Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons All-Pro tight end
Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez is a former Kansas City Chief and Atlanta Falcons All-Pro tight end. He is currently a fixture on FOX NFL Kickoff, the FOX…
ESPN NHL Studio Analyst & College Hockey Analyst
Barry Melrose, a knowledgeable, passionate and enthusiastic hockey analyst, rejoined ESPN on January 1, 2009, coinciding with the NHL’s Winter Classic game, held at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Melrose appears…
Golf’s “Great White Shark”, Chairman & CEO of the Greg Norman Company
Arguably the most successful athlete-turned-businessman in the world, Greg Norman is known as much for his entrepreneurial spirit in the boardroom as his dominance on the golf course. The internationally…
Super Bowl Champion
Victor Cruz is a Super Bowl champion. As an undrafted free agent, Cruz impressively played his way onto the Giants’ 53-man regular season roster. He finished his first season with…
Head Football Coach at Jackson State University
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Deion Sanders, is the 21st Head Football Coach at Jackson State University and can currently be seen across several NFL Network television series, including 21st…
Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors, Founder, Giants of Africa Foundation, Advocate for Youth Development
Vice Chairman and President of the Toronto Raptors Masai Ujiri is a charismatic and visionary leader credited with driving the team to its most successful period in franchise history, including…
Record-Breaking Coach Lauded as the Most Successful Manager in the History of Professional Sport
An authority on leadership and management, Sir Alex Ferguson is regarded as one of the most admired and respected managers in the history of football, the world’s most popular sport.
15-Time NBA All-Star Player, Media Personality, Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
Few individuals ever become iconic enough to be known by one name—Shaq. A revered cultural icon, Shaquille O’Neal is best known for an NBA career spanning nearly two decades and earning…
Olympic Gold and Bronze Medalist and Most Successful Female Skier of All Time, Winner of Four World Cup titles
Lindsey Vonn is a recently retired Olympic gold and bronze medal‐winning alpine ski racer for the U.S. Ski Team as well as a New York Times bestselling author. She is the most…
Head Coach, Miami Heat
In 2013, Miami Heat Head Coach Erik Spoelstra cemented his legacy by coaching the Heat to back-to-back NBA championships. Initially Spoelstra began his career with the Miami Heat in 1995…
Secretary-General of the United Nations (2007-2016)
Ban Ki-Moon was the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations from January 2007 to December 2016. Before becoming Secretary-General, Ban was a career diplomat in South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and in the United Nations.
Chairman and CEO, A-Rod Corp Iconic Athlete, 3x MVP, and World Series Champion Emmy Award-Winning Sports Commentator
Alex Rodriguez is a businessman and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A-Rod Corp.
World-Renowned Rock Climber & Star of Academy Award-Winning "Free Solo"
Alex Honnold is a professional rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world. A…
Sportswriter
Rick Reilly has been voted National Sportswriter of the Year 11 times. He is the new back-page columnist for ESPN The Magazine, and a featured columnist for ESPN.com, as well an…
Legendary NASCAR Driver
Four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jeff Gordon, one of the most iconic names in racing and pop culture, joined FOX NASCAR in 2016 as a full-time race analyst.
Four-Time Super Bowl Champion
Rocky Bleier’s life story - a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of America and the battle fields of Vietnam – has held audiences in rapt attention…
Former Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers
Ryan Shazier's story is one of inspiration, strength and courage. A 2014 first-round draft pick and two-time Pro Bowl selection, Shazier was partially paralyzed when he suffered a severe spinal…
Olympic Gold Medalist
Resilience. Resolute. Fighter. These are the words most often used to describe Richards-Ross, words that now serve as the foundation for a string of projects in the next chapter of…
Running Back, New York Giants
Saqun Barkleoy, is a running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football at Penn State for three seasons, running for 3,843 yards…
NFL Front Office Insider, ESPN & Former NFL Executive
Mike Tannenbaum joined ESPN as an NFL Front Office Insider in April 2019. A former NFL executive with more than two decades’ worth of experience in team front offices, he…
Head Coach, New York Knicks
Tom Thibodeau was named Head Coach of the Knicks on July 30, 2020, becoming the 31st head coach in franchise history. Thibodeau returned to the franchise 17 years after his…
Golf Legend
Tom Watson is one of the most successful and enduring professional golfers in the history of the sport. In 2009, nearing his 60th birthday, he led the British Open much…
NFL Pro Bowler, Entrepreneur and Perseverance Expert
Justin's personal journey is one of the best stories in the NFL. Justin has a genuine desire to positively impact others with his message of perseverance through life's disappointments.
#1 New York Times Bestselling Author, (Re)Born in the USA; Co-Host of NBC's Men in Blazers
Roger Bennett is the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Reborn in the USA: An Englishman's Love Letter to His Chosen Home, released by Dey Street.
Basketball Legend, Broadcaster, Humanitarian
Basketball legend Bill Walton is one of sports' most recognizable and beloved figures.
Quarterback, Washington Football Team
Ryan Fitzpatrick is an NFL quarterback who has played for nine teams over his 17 year NFL career. Fitzpatrick is the only NFL quarterback to throw a touchdown for eight different teams.…
Former First Baseman, Philadelphia Phillies
As the fastest player in history to reach 100 home runs, 200 home runs, 250 home runs and 100 RBIs, Ryan has taken the game by storm in eleven seasons…
Decorated Gymnast and Cancer Survivor
Shannon Miller remains one of the most decorated gymnasts in history with 7 Olympic medals. (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze) She is the only female .
Captain, Pittsburgh Penguins
Expectations were high for this #1 overall draft pick when he was selected by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005 and quickly dubbed “The Next One,” following legendary player Wayne Gretzky.…
Power Forward, Miami Heat
Udonis Haslem is a Power Forward for the Miami Heat. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Udonis graduated from Miami Senior High School and played college basketball for the University of…
Author, Philanthropist, Education Advocate, Former #1 Ranked Tennis Player and Multi Grand Slam Champion
Andre Agassi is a former American tennis player who was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame after winning eight grand slams and dominating the world of professional tennis during…
Two-time NBA All-Star, Serial-Entrepreneur, and Investor.
Baron Davis is a two-time NBA All-Star, serial-entrepreneur, investor and creator of thought-provoking content and platforms.
Head Football Coach, University of Alabama Crimson Tide
After leading the University of Alabama Crimson Tide to victory in the 2018 College Football Playoff National Championship over Georgia, Head Coach Nick Saban cemented his status as one of…
Olympic Medal-Winning Ice Dancers
Although Maia and Alex Shibutani made Olympic history at the 2018 Winter Games, their story begins long before then. The sister and brother, affectionately known as the “ShibSibs”, share memories…
