Fred Funk is a professional Golfer but did not become a member of the PGA Tour until later in his career. Before becoming a member of the PGA Tour, Fred worked as a golf coach at his alma mater. He became the first player to ever win a PGA-sanctioned event after knee replacement surgery with his victory at the... read full bio
For over 85 years, the Harlem Globetrotters have brought laughter and delight to millions with their ball-handling wizardry and wacky stunts. Yet the team has a surprisingly serious history-in fact, they were instrumental in breaking down racial barriers and establishing the fledgling NBA. They are sometimes referred to the Clown Princes of Basketball," tracing the club's evolution from its earliest... read full bio
Lisa Leslie is a retired professional women's basketball player. She played in the WNBA and is a three-time WNBA MVP and a four-time Olympic gold medal winner. She was the number seven pick in the 1997 inaugural WNBA draft. She followed a very impressive career at the University of Southern California with eight WNBA All-Star selections and two WNBA championships... read full bio
Nick Bollettieri coached student Monica Seles to a French Open win and Andre Agassi to victory at Wimbledon. He also trained pro Boris Becker back to being the #1 ranked player in the world, and he coaches and consults for touring players Anna Kournikova, Marcelo Rios, and Mary Jo Fernandez. He began his coaching career while he was a law... read full bio
Popular for his work hosting ESPN's Summer and Winter X Games, NBC's Red Bull Signature Series, E!'s Daily 10, and his cultural reporting in South Africa during the FIFA World Cup, Selema Masekela is a respected commentator, journalist, musician, and producer. Presently, Selema is executive producing and hosting the much-awaited VICELAND documentary series, VICE World of Sports. The show transports viewers... read full bio
Over his 34 years at the University of Connecticut, legendary head coach Geno Auriemma has completely redefined what success means. Auriemma made the women's basketball program the best in the nation during his storied tenure, both on and off the court. The Huskies moved from having only one winning season to winning eleven national titles, twenty Final Fours, six perfect... read full bio
Successful English-American soccer coach Jill Ellis has had a lasting impression on the world of women's soccer. Ellis has demonstrated her excellent leadership skills and strategic acumen at the college and international levels throughout the course of a multidecade career. Early in the 1980s, Ellis started her coaching career in the US, where she immediately established a reputation. The NC State... read full bio
One of the most exciting possibilities in professional basketball was Jonathan Bender of the Indiana Pacers, an uncommon first-round selection selected by the NBA right out of high school. Hailed as Michael Jordan's heir, he broke the legend's record with 31 points in the McDonald's All-American game, positioning himself for what may be an incredible career. However, a knee injury compelled... read full bio
John Fox is a former American football coach and player. He coached for over 17 teams during his career, but was most famous for his time with the Carolina Panthers, the Denver Broncos, and the Chicago Bears. Fox went to San Diego State, where he played for the football team, and earned his bachelors degree in physical education and earned... read full bio
Keith Mitchell is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Mitchell was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and he began his career playing college golf at the University of Georgia. Since graduating from college, Mitchell has gone on to turn professional and shortly after, played on the PGA Tour Latinoamerica, where he was runner-up at the Brazil Open.... read full bio
Bubba Wallace is an American professional stock car racing driver who is known for being one of the most successful African American drivers in the history of NASCAR. Wallace was born in Mobile, Alabama, and he began racing in the Bandolero and Legends car racing series as well as local late model events when he was only 9 years old.... read full bio
Diana Taurasi is a mysterious American professional basketball player whose career has brought her all over the world. Taurasi was born and raised in the United States. When she was a student at Don Antonio Lugo High School in Chino, California, she started making basketball history. She was recognized as the Naismith and Parade Magazine High School Player of the... read full bio
Soccer star Pelé is regarded as the best player to ever play the game and is revered as a national hero in Brazil. The International Federation of Football History & Statistics named him World Player of the Century for his contributions to making "the beautiful game" synonymous with soccer. Pelé was chosen as the Football Player of the Century by... read full bio
One of the top female goalkeepers in the world, Hope Solo went down in history when she started and played all possible minutes in the U.S. matches in the 2015 FIFA Womens World Cup, which the U.S. won, with record-breaking television viewership. She has been goalkeeping for the United States womens national soccer team for over sixteen years, not counting... read full bio
Charles Tillman, also known as Peanut, is a former American professional football player who played as a cornerback and is currently a United States FBI agent. Tillman was born in Chicago, Illinois, and he began his career playing football in high school where he was a two-time All-District 8-5A and all-area team selection and was also the Austin American-Statesman and... read full bio
Mike Ditka is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, known by fans of football spanning many generations. Mike is a former American football player, coach, and current sports commentator. He was drafted into the NFL during the 1961 Draft by the Chicago Bears. In late 2013, he retired the 89 Bears jersey, which is the last number retired by the... read full bio
Jim Kelly is a former football quarterback that led the Buffalo Bills, to a record-setting four consecutive Super Bowls, but he never won the NFL's championship game. Kelly's role in the eyes of his colleagues and fans, however, was never affected despite his failure to succeed in the Super Bowl. Kelly is respected both on the field and off and... read full bio
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Kenny Wallace is the youngest member of the racing Wallace family and a longtime mechanic and crew member for his brothers Rusty and Mike. Dad Russ Wallace was a winning race car driver on dirt and asphalt. Dale Earnhardt gave Kenny the seat for his first-ever NASCAR start. Kennys Nationwide Series accomplishments include nine... read full bio
Bernie Kosar, Jr. is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. Kosar played for the Cleveland Browns from 1985 to 1993 and finished his career with the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins. He was a Super Bowl Champion in the Super Bowl XXVIII. Bernie has 1,994 passes in his regular season career and has an 81.8... read full bio
Emerson Fittipaldi is remembered as Brazils foremost automobile racecar drivers, having a long lasting and successful career in Formula 1 races. Emerson Fittipaldi had the ambition to convince every critic and team owners of his talent. After some wins and visits to the podiums most of his initial victories came in the Formula Ford. Thereafter, Fittipaldi was rushed to training... read full bio
