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<p>An icon of the sports industry, Stephen A. Smith shares powerful and humorous lessons on overcoming adversity, building and leading strong teams, and ethics on the field and off.</p><p>Known and respected for his candid commentary, thought-provoking analysis, and memorable catchphrases, Stephen A. Smith is an authority in sports journalism.

<p>Kevin Blackistone has been a national sports columnist since 1990, last at <em>The Washington Post</em>. </p><p>He was a panelist on ESPN’s long-running talk show “Around the Horn. He is cohost of an award-winning podcast <em>Our New South</em>, a contributor to NPR, and a University of Maryland journalism professor.

<p>A 17-year NFL veteran, Ron Jaworski is most distinguished as the resilient quarterback who led the 1981 Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance.</p><p>In addition to his previous work with ESPN Jaworski was nominated for an Emmy in 1996 for his work as host of the television show, <em>Eagles Game Live</em>. His extensive experiences both on and off the field have helped Jaworski become a formidable sports speaker.

Over the past three plus decades, Chris Berman has become one of America’s most respected, popular, and beloved sportscasters of his era. A legend in the industry, Berman has also been recognized by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his peers and countless other organizations for his exceptional contributions to sports broadcasting. With his trademark combination of genuine enthusiasm, knowledge and wit, he has come to embody ESPN in its dedication to entertaining and informing sports fans across the country.