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Lou Fusz Athletic To Offer Naming Rights For Complex

ST. LOUIS, March 14, 2019 – Lou Fusz Athletic (LFA) will offer the naming rights to its complex, one of the most visited athletic facilities in the Midwest, the organization announced today. Approximately 1.2 million people visit LFA’s facilities annually and this number is continually growing. LFA is home to hundreds of teams and thousands of […]

Luis Da Silva Jr. Talks New Project: Sole Searchers

From a Backyard in Elizabeth, Chatham Man Shoots for the Stars By Mark Di Ionno Luis Da Silva, Jr., says he got his start in a “two by four” backyard in Elizabeth, where he would spend hours with just a basketball. “It was a rough neighborhood and my mother didn’t want me down at the […]

Savitsky: Fighting Alexey Oleynik Is The Best Decision For Cain Velasquez

If Velasquez is looking for redemption, he needs to fight Oleynik, writes Oleg ‘Alec’ Savitsky By Oleg ‘Alec’ Savitsky In the recent ESPN analysis of Cain Velasquez’ loss to Francis Ngannou, while discussing what the future holds for the former champion once considered the best heavyweight ever, Brett Okamoto suggested Alexey Oleynik would be the best option. The […]

NFLA CEO on Fox’s Sports Xtra

New NFLA CEO and former NFL player Beasley Reece discusses what the NFLA does, the Super Bowl of Golf, and more on Fox 5 NY’s Sports Xtra with Tina Cervasio.

Beasley Reece Named CEO of NFL Alumni

Beasley Reece Named CEO of NFL Alumni Former NFL Player to Lead the Organization MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Dec. 7, 2018 – NFL Alumni (NFLA) has named Beasley Reece Chief Executive Officer, the organization announced today. Reece, the popular former NFL player, network broadcaster and member of the NFL Alumni Executive Board of Directors, succeeds Elvis […]

espnW: Lexie Brown Cooks Up Some Baked Ziti for National Pasta Day

What athletes eat: WNBA player Lexie Brown’s baked ziti family recipe By Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie Lexie Brown helped to lead the University of Maryland to two Final Four berths before transferring to Duke, where she finished out her college career. This year, Brown was drafted by the Connecticut Sun — and after recently finishing up […]

Alexey Oleynik Defeats Mark Hunt in UFC Russia Debut

Alexey Oleynik Taps Mark Hunt in First Round at UFC Fight Night 136 By Mike Sloan Russian submission savant Alexey Oleynik survived several hairy moments early on but he was able to prevail in front of nearly 20,000 fans in Moscow at UFC Fight Night 136. Oleynik absorbed several nasty leg kicks from former K-1 Grand Prix world […]

Lexie Brown Shares Confidence-Boosting Tips with Women’s Health

Confidence-Boosting Tips Every Woman Should Know Three inspiring female athletes on what helps them lean into self-love, and why confidence is the ultimate style essential. By Rachel Aschenbrand You’ve heard it all before: If you’re confident and you “own it,” you’ll always look great. It’s a philosophy that’s easy to get on board with, but […]

Meggie Dougherty Howard Heats Up the Grill with espnW

What athletes eat: Soccer star Meggie Dougherty Howard’s grilled balsamic chicken and veggie kabobs By Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie Midfielder Meggie Dougherty Howard is in just her second year of professional play, representing the NWSL’s Washington Spirit. But the University of Florida All-American is no stranger to high-level soccer. Dougherty Howard has represented the U.S. in […]

Sherdog: 5 Questions for Alexey Oleynik

Roughly a month remains before the Ultimate Fighting Championship touches down in Russia for UFC Fight Night 136. A heavyweight battle between 2001 K-1 World Grand Prix winner Mark Hunt and 41-year-old submission savant Alexey Oleynik will headline the historic event in Moscow. Oleynik has rattled off 14 wins across his past 16 appearances. He last fought at UFC 224 in May, […]