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USA Gold Medalist; Most Decorated Olympic Athlete in History
Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, having won 28 career medals, including 23 gold. He competed in his first Olympic games in Sydney when he was…
Sportscaster, Radio Personality and Actor. Host of the Nationally Syndicated "Dan Patrick Show"
Legendary multi-platform sports host Dan Patrick entertains America every weekday morning on The Dan Patrick Show. The program is simulcast live on TV on DIRECTV's Audience Channel and on Fox…
NBA Player and Olympian; Seven-Time All-Star and Two-Time Gold Medalist
On the court, Chris Paul, or CP3, as fans affectionately call him, is a force to be reckoned with, a fierce competitor, the face of the Los Angeles Clippers franchise,…
First African-American Supreme Court Justice of Minnesota, Former Notre Dame All-American Football Player and NFL Hall of Fame Member
Minnesota’s first African-American Supreme Court Justice, Alan C. Page, was elected to the court in 1992 after serving as an assistant attorney general. He was reelected in 1998 and 2004.…
Pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles; Elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990
A powerful persona in the sports field, Jim Palmer maintains a strong presence off the playing field as well as through a variety of business, charity and personal interests. Regarded…
Legendary NFL Player and Inspiration for the Movie "Invincible"
Vince Papale, of Hollywood’s most inspirational movies were born from the world of sports. One in particular inspired not only sports fans but anyone with a pulse. In 2006 Walt…
Legendary NFL Head Coach & Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee
Bill Parcells is a former NFL coach and executive, winning two Super Bowls (XXI & XXV) as Head Coach of the New York Giants. Armed with a wealth of knowledge…
Lead Baseball Columnist at Yahoo! Sports. He is the author of "The Arm," a New York Times bestseller, co-author of "Death to the BCS" and he was named one of the best columnists by the AP in 2016
Jeff Passan has covered Major League Baseball since 2004, including the past 12 years for Yahoo Sports. He is the author of "The Arm," a New York Times bestseller, co-author…
Record-Breaking Endurance Athlete & Sports Journalist & Broadcaster. First Person to Successfully Swim from Cuba to Florida Without the Protection of a Shark Cage
At the age of 64, in her fifth and final attempt, Diana Nyad successfully fulfilled her lifelong dream of completing the 110-mile swim from Cuba to Florida on September 2,…
1996 Olympic Decathlon Champion, TV Personality, Motivational Speaker, Author and Coach
Millions of Americans proudly watched Dan O’Brien win the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal to become the first American winner in the sport since 1976. As an Olympic Gold Medalist in…
Member of Basketball Hall of Fame & One of the Most Dominant Centers in the History of the NBA
Nigerian born basketball great, Hakeem Olajuwon, was born on January 21, 1963. Olajuwon played center for the Houston Rockets, whom he led to back-to-back championships in 1994 and 1995, and…
Former Football Quarterback & Actor; Hall of Famer
Joe Namath played college football at the University of Alabama for legendary coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. Bryant called Namath "the greatest athlete I have ever coached." In his senior year,…
Former Professional Football Player, Quarterback, Inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame
Prior to the 1978 NFL Draft, some NFL scouts suggested that since University of Washington quarterback Warren Moon had played in a rollout rather than a drop-back passing offense, he…
Former Professional Basketball Player, Seven-time NBA All-Star; Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame
Alonzo Mourning is the founder of Mourning Family Foundation (formerly known as Alonzo Mourning Charities), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) public fundraising foundation, created to inspire others through advocacy, education, and enrichment…
Professional Wrestler, Reality TV Star and Actor. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name The Miz
Mike Mizanin was first introduced to TV audiences as one of the seven strangers on “The Real World: Back to New York,” The Miz parlayed his reality TV fame into…
Respected Television Sportscaster Currently at NBC After Three Decades with ABC
Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster Al Michaels is considered one of the most renowned sports broadcasters of all time. He currently calls play-by-play alongside Cris Collinsworth on NBC Sunday Night Football. One…
Women's Basketball Hall of Famer
Cheryl Miller is one of the greatest players in the history of women’s basketball. She was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1995 – one of…
Baseball's Premier Television Analyst
Scouted at age fifteen by Yankee Hall of Fame catcher Bill Dickey, who, at the time, was working for the St. Louis Cardinals, Memphis-reared Tim McCarver was a standout on…
Former World No. 1 Tennis Player; Seven-Time Grand Slam Champion; Author of "But Seriously"
John McEnroe embodies the American spirit. For two decades, he set an unparalleled standard of excellence both on and off the court. His pursuit of perfection and intensity to win…
Former Professional Baseball Player and Currently a Bench Coach in Major League Baseball
Known as "Big Mac," Mark McGwire will forever be known as the man who broke baseball's prestigious home run record. When he slugged 70 home runs in 1998, this Cardinals'…
Two-Time Super Bowl-Winning Quarterback & Five-Time NFL MVP
Legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, the NFL’s only five-time Most Valuable Player and a 14-time Pro Bowl selection.
Former NFL Great and Ambassador of Goodwill
When people think of Archie Manning, they think football. But Archie’s appeal transcends his athletic achievements. People far and wide have been inspired by his warm personality, his drive and…
Actor, Writer, Producer and Activist
Mike C. Manning is an actor, writer and producer of award-winning film and television content. Mike was seen starring in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cloud 9. His role as…
College Basketball Coach and Current Coach of the Saint Joseph's Hawks Men's Basketball Team
In 24 seasons as head coach at Saint Joseph's, Phil Martelli has built a program that is consistently one of the top in the conference, a perennial postseason participant and…
Author and World-Class Paralympic Athlete for more than 20 years
At the age of 9, Kansas native Bob Lujano lost all four of his limbs in an attempt to save his life when he contracted a rare form of meningitis.…
Newspaper Columnist and Author. Best known for his provocative commentary on sports in the New York Daily News and his appearances on ESPN
Mike Lupica is one of the most prominent sports writers in America. His longevity at the top of his field is based on his experience and insider's knowledge, coupled with…
Son of legendary NFL Coach Vince T. Lombardi, challenges audiences to growth, change and improved performance
Vince Lombardi Jr, son of legendary NFL coach Vince T. Lombardi, challenges audiences to growth, change and improved performance. Armed with a personal knowledge of his father's leadership techniques and…
NFL Hall of Famer and Superbowl Champion; Fox NFL Sunday Studio Analyst
FOX NFL SUNDAY’s Howie Long, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, has been a studio analyst for America’s No. 1 pregame show since retiring from the Oakland Raiders in 1993…
Olympic Gold Medalist, LGBT Activist and Author
Four-time Olympic champion Greg Louganis is widely considered the greatest diver in history. The only male to sweep both the 3m and 10m diving events in consecutive Olympic Games (’84…
WNBA Champion; Olympic Gold Medalist & Author of "Don't Let the Lipstick Fool You"
When the “face” of your sport is a Wilhelmina model, you know you’re off to a good start. But Lisa Leslie, the most-recognized player in the WNBA and Team USA…
One of the Greatest Olympians of All-time
Carl Lewis is one of the greatest Olympians of all time. During his career as an Olympic athlete, Carl Lewis won 10 medals. These medals consisted of nine golds, which…
Sportscaster, News Anchor, Film Producer, and Restaurant Owner. Lampley has covered a record 14 Olympic Games on U.S. television, most recently the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China.
After 35 years as a network television sportscaster, and with a vast array of credits in television, radio, movies and the internet, HBO's Jim Lampley is one of America's most…
MLB Analyst on ESPN's Baseball Tonight and SportsCenter
Tim Kurkjian joined ESPN in March 1998 as both a reporter for Baseball Tonight and a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine. He continues to provide insight and analysis through…
Legendary Major League Baseball Manager & Best-Selling Author, Chief Baseball Officer, Arizona Diamondbacks
Tony La Russa is in his second full season as the D-backs Chief Baseball Officer and 55th in professional baseball. He joined the franchise on May 17, 2014, and in…
Sports Icon, Social Justice & Equality Pioneer
Billie Jean King is the founder of the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative and the co-founder of World TeamTennis. She has long been a champion for social change and equality.…
Sportscaster who works for NBC Sports after working 10 years with CBS Sports
Andrea Joyce joined CBS Sports in August 1989 and serves as a host of At The Half and The CBS Sports Show, the Network's sports anthology series. She is also…
Ultramarathon Man and Author of Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner, which details ultra endurance running for the general public
TIME magazine named him as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential People in the World." Men's Fitness hailed him as the fittest man on the planet. An internationally recognized…
Coach of Gold-Medal Winning U.S. Women's Gymnastics Team. NBC's Olympic Correspondent
Bela Karolyi reprises his role as a primetime correspondent for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. He worked in the same capacity with NBC Olympics at the 2012 London Olympics and…
Olympian & Transgendered Rights Advocate
Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce, captured the world’s attention in April 2015 when she revealed to the world that she is a transgender woman. Caitlyn first told her story…
Olympic Gold Medalist, Track & Field
Michael Johnson is a four-time Olympic track and field gold medalist, nine-time World Champion and world record holder. During his 11-year career, Michael established a record of 13 Olympic and…
President of Basketball Operations for the L.A. Lakers; Two-Time Basketball Hall of Famer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist & Motivational Speaker
Earvin “Magic” Johnson has become the most powerful African-American businessman in the world.
Multi-Media Journalist and Innovative Business Leader
A respected multi-media journalist and innovative business leader, Roy S. Johnson joined the Alabama Media Group/Al.com as Director, Sports, in April 2014. He successfully leads a team of digital journalists…
NASCAR Nextel Cup Race Car Driver
Jimmie Johnson is one of the most accomplished professional athletes of his era. The only race car driver in history to be named Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year,…
Professional Baseball Player, Baseball Hall of Fame 1993, Strikeout King
Reggie Jackson, Colorful and outspoken Hall of Fame baseball player who starred for the Oakland A's, the New York Yankees and the California Angels. He's also baseball's all-time strikeout king, fanning…
Only Athlete Named an All-Star in Both NFL and MLB All-Star Teams; Heisman Trophy Winner at Auburn
Bo Jackson received the Heisman Trophy, which is awarded to the nation’s most outstanding football player. As Auburn’s all-time leading rusher and scorer, Jackson is a two-time All-American and three-time…
Retired Professional Basketball Player and ESPN Game Analyst
Mark Jackson former NBA player and former basketball coach. A point guard from St. John's University, he played for the New York Knicks, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Clippers, Denver Nuggets,…
Retired American Speed Skater. A multiple world champion in sprint and perennial favorite at the Winter Olympics
Dan Jansen, Olympic gold medalist, rejoins NBC as the speed skating analyst during the network's coverage of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. The Torino Games will be Jansen's third Olympic…
Boxing Manager, Inspiration for the film "Against the Ropes"
Jackie Kallen is the world's most successful female boxing manager and the inspiration for the film. She fought against all odds to prevail in a male-dominated profession. A journalist-turned-publicist for…
Former NFL Tightend and Current Non-Profit President
Keith Jackson was born April 19, 1965, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was raised in a single parent home where love and discipline went hand-in-hand. Keith began playing football at…