At age 8, William learned to swim and could freedive to a height of 15 meters, but he didn't start taking his sport seriously until much later. He first completed his studies in Italy with Umberto Pelizzari and other members of the Italian Apnea Academy, where he also contributed to the establishment of Apnea Academy International by providing the textbooks... read full bio
Upstate New York's Catskills-based recipe developer Alexis deBoschnek worked as the Senior Test Kitchen Manager at BuzzFeed's Tasty before turning freelance, where her program, Chef Out of Water, frequently went viral. She has submitted recipes to Tasting Table, Chowhound, The Kitchn, Food52 and The Kitchn. To the Last Bite, her debut cookbook from Simon & Schuster, was hailed by publications including TIME,... read full bio
A mother and Paralympic legend, Alana Nichols is a multi-talented athlete with a desire for pushing both herself and other people to their limits. Her love of athletics and adventure has propelled her since a young age and she always rises to the challenge of life's difficulties. Alana, a talented athlete and intense competitor, swiftly adapted to adaptive sports after sustaining... read full bio
Mehgan has more than 25 years of expertise operating both above and below the waterline as a lifetime ocean explorer. She is a skilled athlete, public speaker, conservationist, marine educator, expedition leader, stunt diver and TV personality. Mehgan established the first American freedive record for both men and women in the constant weight division, helping to establish the sport of freediving in... read full bio
Matt Hay, MBA, had a long road to being deaf and an even longer road to regaining his ability to "hear" after receiving an experimental brainstem implant. He originally revealed his experience to the world on the Soundtrack of Silence podcast from National world Radio (NPR). Actor Channing Tatum and Paramount Pictures decided to option the film rights to Matt's... read full bio
Amy Morin is a certified therapist, mental fitness instructor and best-selling book worldwide. More than 40 languages have been used in the translation of her works, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Workbook, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do and 13 Things Strong Kids Do.... read full bio
For more than 25 years, Bruce Beck has worked for NBC 4 New York. He is the popular Sunday night sports program Sports Final's host and the station's Lead Sports Anchor. Beck also serves as the sideline reporter for preseason football games involving the New York Giants. Beck has been honored "New York State Sportscaster of the Year" by the National... read full bio
In addition to hosting OutKick, Charly Arnolt covers several UFC fights as a reporter. Prior to that, she worked for ESPN as a multi-platform host and reporter, contributing to shows including First Take, SportsCenter, NFL Blitz (an international program), the First Take, Her Take podcast and other online programs on the major sports streaming platform. Prior to working for ESPN, Charly... read full bio
Adam Amin, a rising star in the world of sports media, joined FOX Sports as a play-by-play commentator for the network's coverage of the NFL, MLB and college basketball games. Amin is the principal television play-by-play announcer for the Chicago Bulls in addition to his responsibilities at FOX Sports. Amin spent nine years with ESPN before joining FOX Sports, where he... read full bio
Olivia Amato is a well-known Peloton teacher and a prominent figure on social media in the fitness industry. Olivia, a native of New York, excelled in sports from an early age, participating in field hockey and lacrosse. In high school, she was twice named to the all-county track team. She then switched to cheerleading in college, where her squad won... read full bio
With each passing season, Armstead's importance in the 49ers' defense has grown. He has had a successful career. Pro Football Focus graded him as the third-best lineman overall for containing the run. Armstead had ten sacks to lead the 49ers. Prior to the 49ers selecting him with the 17th overall pick in the NFL Draft, Armstead played collegiate football for the... read full bio
Ibtihaj Muhammad is an Olympic fencing medalist as well as an entrepreneur, activist and speaker. Ibtihaj, a global champion, five-time Senior global medalist, and Olympic bronze medalist, was the first American woman to compete in the Olympics while wearing a hijab. Ibtihaj graduated from Duke University with a double degree in international relations and African studies after being named an All-American three times.... read full bio
Although Forrest Galante was born in California, he relocated to Harare, Zimbabwe, within the first few months of his life. He was raised on a successful farm that produced exotic fruits, high-end alstroemeria flowers and a wide variety of domestic and wild African animals. Galante's favorite childhood activities included rearing guinea pigs, capturing snakes, fishing in the dam and playing rugby. His... read full bio
In Salt Lake City, Utah, Mariluz Cook works as a sports anchor and sideline reporter for KSL 5 TV. She serves as the host for the Utah Jazz and Utah Grizzlies in-arena broadcasts. Throughout the season, she also worked as a sideline reporter for Athletes Unlimited Basketball. She formerly worked as the Big Sky Conference's Director of Broadcast & Digital... read full bio
The University of Alabama was where Amari Cooper played collegiate football. Amari established new records for catches and receiving yards while a rookie with the Crimson Tide, breaking Al Lary's 62-year-old record of 11 touchdowns for Alabama. He proceeded to achieve additional career records for Alabama during his time in college. Cooper was an All-American and a contender for the Heisman... read full bio
Conner Coffin, who grew up in Santa Barbara near the coast, developed a love and a passion for the water from a very young age. Conner attributes this to his father since he remembers being brought to the sandy coastlines at the little age of four. Surfing quickly developed into a routine, a sport and ultimately a way of life. Since then,... read full bio
The Athletic and Stadium's senior lead NBA insider is Shams Charania. Charania joined forces with FanDuel, becoming the first insider to do so. He frequently appears on the popular FanDuel TV program Run it Back. Shams consistently breaks the biggest scoops and stories from all across the NBA because to his extensive network of connections and reliable sources. He has... read full bio
By being the 21st golfer to win twice in his first 33 professional PGA TOUR outings, Cameron Champ cemented his place in history. After a stunning triumph at the 3M Open, Cameron is now a three-time winner on the PGA TOUR. His first victory as a full member came at the Sanderson Farms Championship in only his second outing. Cameron... read full bio
Mary Carillo, who is regarded as one of the most gifted television journalists, presently works for a number of networks. She works as a reporter, narrator and host for HBO Sports in addition to covering tennis, the National Dog Show and the Olympic Games for NBC Sports. Carillo has won several honors and distinctions over her career, including the Sports Illustrated "Top Sports... read full bio
Journalist Mary Calvi, a recipient of several honors, anchors CBS 2 News This Morning and CBS 2 News At Noon. She also serves as the weekend anchor for Inside Edition, the top-rated syndicated newsmagazine in the country. With unprecedented access to the FBI's underwater anti-terrorism team, Calvi has reported from underwater, provided live breaking news reports on a variety of stories... read full bio
