Hunter Smith is an American former professional football punter who played in the NFL. Smith was born in Sherman, Texas, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a letterman and a two-time Texas All-State selection. Smith went on to play college football at University of Notre Dame where he was a Football News All-Independent... read full bio
In the increasingly popular sport of golf, Cristie Kerr has emerged as one of the game's premier female athletes. After an extraordinary amateur career Cristie joined the LPGA Tour, where she quickly ascended to the upper echelon of the sport. Cristie is currently second on the money list and has already achieved back-to-back $1 million seasons this year.... read full bio
In Las Vegas in 1996, Jason Zuback, a pharmacist from Drayton Valley, Alberta, won his first RE/MAX World Long Drive Championship. The purse for his 320-meter-long (351-yard-long) drive in this competition was US$35,000. Zuback was no one-shot wonder: he went on to win another three consecutive championships. He has since competed from Japan to Mexico, and is on the team... read full bio
Axel Merckx is a Belgian former professional bicycle racer. During his professional career, he has won an Olympic Bronze medal and competed in 8 Tours de Frances, finishing in 6 as the highest-placed Belgian rider. These days, Axel can be found at the helm of the Bissell Development Team. As its owner and director, Axel plays a key role in... read full bio
Dylan Casey is a retired American professional cyclist, who rode for US Postal alongside Lance Armstrong. Casey won 12 major races with a team or on his own. He also competed in the Sydney Olympics and won a gold medal. He is a 2 time Professional National Time Trial Champion and won National Championships for both the Time Trial and... read full bio
Jim Abbott has battled the odds his entire life. Despite being born with only one hand, he was the fifteenth player to ever make a professional debut in the Major Leagues. In his first season as a professional, he won more games as a rookie than any previous player without Major League experience. Abbott attended University of Michigan on a... read full bio
Bruce Lietzke is an American professional golfer who has won numerous tournaments at both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour level. Lietzke was born in Kansas City, Kansas. He moved to Beaumont, Texas with his parents in 1960 and lived there until 1977, graduating from Forest Park High School in 1969. Lietzke credits his older brother, Duane, for introducing him... read full bio
Brendan Brazier is a former professional Ironman triathlete and two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion. He is now a successful performance nutrition consultant, the bestselling author of the Thrive book series and formulator of the award-winning line of plant-based Vega nutritional products. Recognized as one of the world’s foremost authorities on plant-based nutrition, Brendan has dedicated his life to spreading... read full bio
Rod Carew is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, second baseman and coach. He played from 1967 to 1985 for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels and was elected to the All-Star game every season except his last. In 1991, Carew was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Carew was hired as the Angels hitting coach... read full bio
Herm Edwards is a football analyst, who coached and played in the National Football League. Herm is one of the most dynamic speakers in the NFL, and is the personification of integrity and hard work. He is known for his motivational gameday terminology, referred to as Hermisms. The popularity of his motivational words led to the publication of his own... read full bio
The story of Bill Courtney and the Manassas Tigers’ 2009 football season is chronicled in the Academy Award-winning documentary Undefeated. Located in inner-city Memphis, Manassas was severely underfunded and underprivileged, but all that changed when Courtney, a former high school football coach turned successful lumber salesman, volunteered to lend a hand. Courtney focused as much on teaching the players values... read full bio
Born Charles Edward Greene, former all-pro American football player is better known as Mean Joe Greene. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969 and was the fourth overall pick. Greene spent his entire career with the Steelers. He was picked to the Steelers for being a dominant defensive player. In 1969, he was the NFL’s Rookie of the... read full bio
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Dave Cowens played most of his career with the Boston Celtics, winning two NBA Championships with the team. He was selected by the Celtics largely at the recommendation of former Celtics center Bill Russell, and during his rookie year, was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and NBA Rookie of the Year. In... read full bio
Lavar Arrington is a former American football player from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lavar gained numerous awards including, Parade National Player of the Year, as well as the Gatorade Player of the Year. USA Today also named Lavar as Pennsylvania Player of the Year. His very successful high school career led him to play for Pennsylvania State University. After a successful college... read full bio
Former American football player, Rodney Peete who attended the University of Southern California and won the Johnny Unitas Award that named him as one of the nation’s best quarterback in their senior year . In 1989, he was drafted to the Detroit Lions. After spending numerous years with Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, and the Oakland Raiders. His quarterback... read full bio
Mark Schlereth is a former professional football player and current television sportscaster. Schlereth played guard in the NFL for 12 seasons, with the Washington Redskins and Denver Broncos. He is currently a football analyst for ESPN on NFL Live, Sportscenter, and other programs. He also co-hosts Hill and Schlereth with Mike Hill on ESPN Radio and is a frequent guest... read full bio
Wayne Chrebet is a former American football player who has played for 11 seasons in the NFL. Chrebet started his football career at the Hofstra University as a wide receiver. He was the leading receiver of the team and set the single season and career touchdown marks. His accomplishments at Hofstra University and was inducted into their Athletic Hall... read full bio
Bobby Allison was one of the first NASCAR drivers and was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. Born in Miami, Florida, he entered his first race as a senior in high school, but was ordered to quit by his father after a few accidents. Bobby Allison also worked as a mechanic and an engine tester, but eventually came into... read full bio
Jed Collins is a former American professional football fullback who played in the NFL. Collins was born in San Juan Capistrano, California, and he began his career playing football in high school before going on to play college football at Washington State where he set a school record for most catches by a tight end. Collins went on to be... read full bio
When famed high school basketball coach Ken Carter literally locked his undefeated, state play-off bound team out of the gym and forced them to hit the books and stop counting on athletic potential as the only ticket out of a tough, inner-city life, he sent a powerful message. The film, Coach Carter, based on the lockout and starring Samuel L.... read full bio
