Athletes

David Goggins

Retired United States Navy SEAL. He is also an ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, triathlete, public speaker, author of two memoirs, and was inducted into the International Sports Hall of Fame for his achievements in sport -- wikipedia.

Mike Tyson

"professional boxer who competed from 1985 to 2005, and is scheduled to compete once again in 2024" -- wikipedia. By request.

The Caitlin Clark effect

The phenomenon of selling-out WNBA venues where ever she appears and the concomitant rise in general interest to watch women's basketball. Basically, it is her social impact.

Tiger Woods

Request: "arguably [the] greatest golfer of all time, transcending the division of race through the game of golf."

Novak Djokovic

Has 100+ more weeks as the men's singles tennis No. 1 than any other man (Roger Federer) in ATP rankings history.

Travis Kelce

"famous long before he met Taylor Swift. By the time the two started dating, he was already a Super Bowl winner, and one of the most popular players in the NFL" -- forbes.com

Lionel Messi

Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional footballers of all time -- wikipedia.

Nikola Jokic

Request: He is a current NBA champion and two-time MVP from Serbia.

Shohei Otani (baseball)

Possibly the most talented baseball player of all time, both pitching and hitting at an elite level within the MLB for five years. With free agency, he's set to receive the largest contract in baseball history.

Charles Barkley

Request: [This former NBA player] strongly opposes the paying of college players. Contends it will further undermine integrity in college sports. (calling a spade a spade or blowhard?)

Tom Brady

Request: Most successful US football player and greatest longevity

Roger Federer retirement announcement (video)

heart warming and gracious --request

Alex Honnold

professional adventure rock climber whose audacious free-solo ascents of America’s biggest cliffs have made him one of the most recognized and followed climbers in the world --his website

Muhammad Ali

Legendary boxer. "I am the greatest!" was his catchphrase.

LeBron James

Calibrated for social impact, as a basketball player and overall. He is "considered one of the greatest NBA players in history" --wikipedia