Kobe Bryant On Conan O’Brien Show – 2/2/11
Kobe explains his alter ego, “Mamba”!
The Inaugural 2011 Unsung Athlete Awards
Celebrating the best pro athletes and their off field philanthropic achievements. The Inaugural 2011 Unsung Athlete Awards will celebrate outstanding active and retired NFL players who have distinguished themselves off the field, and will honor 15 remarkable innovators and change makers that are making a difference!!
The event will be a monumental show highlighting the accomplishments of exceptional professional athletes who have made outstanding philanthropic achievements, and who stand as inspirational and positive role models in their communities.
Hosted by NFL Super Bowl Champ Lional Dalton and NFL Veteran and Philanthropist, Michael Kiselak
Presented by: Retired Professional Football Players of Dallas, Lifetime Fitness, Kids Power Play Sports Foundation, Kids Matter Internation & TPM Charity Events
Honorees include Reggie Berry, Jay Richardson and Jarvis Green.
The Inaugural 2011 Super Bowl Unsung Athlete Awards
Chipper Jones – Braves, Delta team up at Atlanta Airport
Per Atlanta Journal-Constitution, “On Monday, he took a turn at the microphone working a Delta Air Lines gate at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, directing passengers onto a departing flight for New York’s LaGuardia Airport.”
Mr. Jones performance was well supported…..I just miss seeing him on the Diamond!
Shaq Creates A Signature Milkshake For The Boys & Girls Club
NBA star Shaquille O’Neal headed over to Millions of Milkshakes on Jan. 29 in West Hollywood. Shaq spent time signing jerseys and basketballs for kids from the local Boys & Girls Club. Of course when he was done, Shaq drank one of their signature milkshakes. Millions of Milkshakes is known for its celebrity shakes, each one made up personally by an entertainer or sports star.
Shaq said he owes the Boys and Girls Clubs a debt of gratitude.
“The Boys and Girls Club, especially the one in North New Jersey, was the place that kept me out of trouble,” O’Neal said. “Growing up in the projects, you know my father had specific orders. Go over there, play ball, do you homework, be a leader not a follower, and don’t leave that building until I come get you. It was a place that kept me away from all the negativities. So I really have to thank them. It’s much better now. There’s more technology involve, more things to do, but many more negative temptations for the kids. So, my hat goes off to the Boys and Girls Clubs, and the YMCA’s and all children’s activities programs.”
Pau Gasol Visits Children’s Hospital For All-Star Jam Session
Lakers, Pau Gasol was at the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles putting a smile on children’s faces. He was there promoting the NBA’s All-Star Jam Session, a fan event that will take place at the LA Convention Center for All-Star weekend.
A former medical student in Barcelona, Gasol has made it a priority of his to be involved with the hospital. Los Angeles Times blogger Mark Medina caught up with Gasol at the event and asked him a few questions in the video above.
