IMG Client & Golf Legend Colin Montgomerie Releases New Book, Monty: The Autobiography

May 18, 2012 Leave a comment

Colin Montgomerie is a golfing legend. Ranked Europe’s number one golfer for an unparalleled seven years in a row, he is equally renowned as a player of great passion. The son of a keen Scottish golfing family, Colin was already showing his prodigious talent as a small boy. After completing his education in America where he benefited from a golf scholarship, Colin turned professional in 1987, beginning a truly remarkable career. Even with over forty international tournament victories and eight European Order of Merit titles, Monty is best known for his amazing contributions to the European Ryder Cup team; eight times as a player and undefeated in singles, and most recently, as the victorious 2010 European Ryder Cup Captain.

Montgomerie’s autobiography is the story of both a prodigious talent and complex personality who at forty-seven remains determined to add to his already impressive achievements. It is a book about one of the greatest golfing characters in the world trying to achieve the necessary personal and professional balance. And it is about the hero of the Ryder Cup – five times a winner, culminating in victory as team captain and the unforgettable scenes at Celtic Manor in October 2010.

Monty:  The Autobiography is available on Amazon.

For more information on booking the legendary Colin Montgomerie for your next event, please contact IMG Speakers.

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IMG Clients Make Forbes’ “World’s Most Powerful Celebrities” List 2012

May 16, 2012 Leave a comment

Each year Forbes magazine compiles a list of who it considers to be the world’s 100 most powerful celebrities.  Today, Forbes released the 2012 edition of “The World’s Most Powerful Celebrities” and the list includes eight IMG clients.

The following IMG clients are part of the 2012 ‘Celebrity 100’ list: No. 11: Taylor Swift, No. 31: Roger, Federer, No. 40: Peyton Manning, No. 47: Rafael Nadal, No. 61 Gisele Bundchen, No. 71: Maria Sharapova, No. 87: Li Na and No. 94: Kate Moss.

The ‘Celebrity 100’ is based on entertainment-related earnings plus media visibility (exposure in print, television, radio and online).  Inclusion for the list covers film and television actors, TV personalities, models, athletes, authors, musicians and comedians.

To view the complete list for 2012 click below:

http://www.forbes.com/celebrities/

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IMG Speakers Bureau News: Legendary Author Frank Deford Releases New Book: Over Time: My Life as a Sportswriter

May 9, 2012 Leave a comment

From Amazon.com:

Over Time: My Life as a Sportswriter is as unconventional and wide-ranging as Frank Deford’s remarkable career, in which he has chronicled the heroes and the characters of just about every sport in nearly every medium. Deford joined Sports Illustrated in 1962, fresh, and fresh out of Princeton. In 1990, he was Editor-in-Chief of The National Sports Daily, one of the most ambitious—and ill-fated—projects in the history of American print journalism. But then, he’s endured: writing ten novels, winning an Emmy (not to mention being a fabled Lite Beer All-Star), and last week he read something like his fourteen-hundredth commentary on NPR’s “Morning Edition.”

From the Mad Men-like days of SI in the ‘60s, and the “bush” years of the early NBA, to Deford’s visit to apartheid South Africa with Arthur Ashe, and his friend’s brave and tragic death, Over Time is packed with intriguing people and stories. Interwoven through his personal history, Deford lovingly traces the entire arc of American sportswriting from the lurid early days of the Police Gazette, through Grantland Rice and Red Smith and on up to ESPN. This is a wonderful, inspired book—equal parts funny and touching—a treasure for sports fans.

Contact IMG Speakers for more information on author and commentator Frank Deford.

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IMG Speakers Bureau Client Eli Manning Prepares for ‘Saturday Night Live’ Appearance

May 4, 2012 Leave a comment

IMG Speakers client Eli Manning is scheduled to appear on Saturday Night Live this weekend.   He sat in the audience, laughing along, when his brother Peyton hosted in 2007.  Eli said he and his brother were comfortable poking fun at themselves.

“The good thing about ‘Saturday Night Live’ is you can come in and maybe express the different sides that people don’t see,” he said. “Maybe that’s not you at all times, but for this night you can kind of let loose.”

SNL’s Lorne Michaels described Eli as “charming and radiates a certain kind of intelligence.” “You sort of believe he doesn’t take himself that seriously,” he said. “I think he takes his work very seriously. But there’s a sort of central modesty to him. That plays well with what we do. If the host is spending a lot of time protecting an image, it’s exhausting — particularly for us.”

On Sunday evening, Eli will honor top youth volunteers from each state at the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards in Washington DC.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sign Rutgers Defensive Tackle Eric LeGrand

May 2, 2012 Leave a comment

From ESPN.com:

TAMPA, Fla. — In a symbolic gesture, the Tampa  Bay Buccaneers signed Rutgers defensive tackle Eric LeGrand, whose career was ended by a spinal cord injury, on Wednesday morning.

LeGrand played for Tampa Bay coach Greg Schiano at Rutgers. In an Oct. 16, 2010 game against Army, LeGrand suffered fractures of two vertebrae and a spinal cord injury.

LeGrand initially was told he would be a quadriplegic and would have to remain on a ventilator. Five weeks later, LeGrand began breathing on his own. Later, he became able to stand upright with the aid of a metal frame.

LeGrand resumed his studies last spring. He led the Scarlet Knights onto the field for an Oct. 29, 2011 game and has remained very close with Schiano.

“Leading up to the draft, I couldn’t help but think that this should’ve been Eric’s draft class,” Schiano said. “This small gesture is the least we could do to recognize his character, spirit and perseverance. The way Eric lives his life epitomizes what we are looking for in Buccaneer Men.”

The Bucs also decided to make the signing on May 2, to symbolize LeGrand’s college number (52).  LeGrand is planning to graduate next fall with a degree in labor studies.

Please contact IMG Speakers  at 212 774 6735 or speakers@imgworld.com for more information about booking Eric LeGrand for your next event.

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IMG Speakers INSIDER – April, 2012 Edition

May 1, 2012 Leave a comment

Quick Hits:

News Stories:
  • The Olympic countdown begins with less than 100 days until London 2012.  Contact IMG Speakers to discuss your Olympics talent needs.
  • IMG Speakers welcomes Bloomberg News Anchor Betty Liu as a new client. 
 
 

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Kyle Petty sets out on the 18th Annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride

April 25, 2012 Leave a comment

On April 28,  IMG client Kyle Petty sets out on his 18th Annual Kyle Petty Charity Ride. Over 175 motorcycle riders will travel from Napa, California, winding more then 2,500 miles, and will finish at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth on May 4. Along for the journey will be IMG Speakers client, Herschel Walker, who will be participating in his 7th ride.

The Kyle Petty Charity Ride will raise money for Victory Junction (www.victoryjunction.org). Founded by the Petty family, Victory Junction is a year-round camp created to enrich the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. To date the Charity Ride has donated more the $14.5 million.

You can learn more about the Charity Ride by visiting their website at http://www.kylepettycharityride.com/index.html or follow them on Facebook or Twitter.

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100 Days Out – Gearing Up For the 2012 Olympic Games with IMG Speakers

April 18, 2012 Leave a comment

Looking for an Olympic legend who can leave a lasting impact on your audience?

IMG Speakers offers an impressive roster of high profile Olympians and broadcasters who are available for Olympic themed meetings, on-site or off-site corporate hospitality events, meet & greets, and much more.

Contact us today to learn more about our full roster of Olympic Speakers!

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IMG Speakers Congratulates 7 clients on their Sports Emmy® Award nominations

April 5, 2012 Leave a comment

IMG Speakers’ clients were among the nominees recognized for their excellence on-air in the field of Sports television.  Winners will be announced by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences on April 30th.   Congratulations to the following IMG Speakers clients!

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ STUDIO HOST

 Bob Costas – NBC / MLB Network

James Brown – CBS / Showtime

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ PLAY‑BY‑PLAY

Jim Nantz – CBS

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ STUDIO ANALYST

Kirk Herbstreit – ESPN

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ SPORTS EVENT ANALYST

Mike Mayock – NFL Network

Outstanding Sports Personality ‑ SPORTS REPORTER

Michele Tafoya – NBC

Tracy Wolfson – CBS

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IMG Speakers Presents: University of Kansas Men’s NCAA Basketball Coach, Bill Self

April 4, 2012 Leave a comment

Bill Self is the head men’s basketball coach at the University of Kansas where he led the Jayhawks to the  2011-2012 NCAA tournament final and the 2007-2008 NCAA national championship.

Since becoming head coach of the University of Kansas Men’s Basketball team in 2003, Self has guided the Jayhawks to eight straight Big 12 championships and into the NCAA tournament nine straight seasons, including a national championship in 2008 and five trips to the regional finals or beyond.  He owns an impressive 269-52 record at the school and a 476-157 overall career record.

Self has sent 17 Kansas players to the NBA and has produced 25 Academic All-Big 12 selections.  In March 2012 he received the Naismith Coach of the Year Award, the most prestigious national award presented annually to the top men’s college basketball coach.

A 1985 graduate of Oklahoma State, Self began his coaching career as a volunteer assistant at Kansas in 1985-86 under Larry Brown. That team advanced to the Final Four. He then returned to his alma mater as an assistant from 1987-93 working under head coaches Leonard Hamilton and Eddie Sutton.

Please contact IMG Speakers at 212-774-6735 or email speakers@imgworld.com for more information.

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