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May 5, 2020
The Great Don Shula Dead at 90: Legendary Miami Dolphins Head Coach Only Gridiron Boss Owning Undefeated Season; We Go to Archives for Comments on Coach Shula from Coach Marv Levy/Quarterback Dan Marino
Yesterday, the winningest coach in NFL history Don Shula, passed away at 90 years old. Coach Shula won 347 games in his professional football coaching career. As a head coach,… Continue reading "The Great Don Shula Dead at 90: Legendary Miami Dolphins Head Coach Only Gridiron Boss Owning Undefeated Season; We Go to Archives for Comments on Coach Shula from Coach Marv Levy/Quarterback Dan Marino"
May 4, 2020
With ESPN’s Airing, Last Night, of The Last Dance Focusing on Michael Jordan’s Gambling, We Look Back at What Chicago Bulls Center/Jordan Teammate Bill Wennington Told Us About His Gambling Habits
Last night, viewers across the United States watched episodes five and six of The Last Dance on ESPN. The 10-part documentary series follows the history of the Chicago Bulls NBA… Continue reading "With ESPN’s Airing, Last Night, of The Last Dance Focusing on Michael Jordan’s Gambling, We Look Back at What Chicago Bulls Center/Jordan Teammate Bill Wennington Told Us About His Gambling Habits"
May 12, 2019
Past CYInterview Guests Surya Bonaly, Kristi Yamaguchi Attend Champions on Ice Reunion Party
On May 9th, many of figure skating’s biggest stars gathered in Minnesota for a Champions on Ice reunion event. Past CYInterview guests Surya Bonaly [see here] and Kristi Yamaguchi [see… Continue reading "Past CYInterview Guests Surya Bonaly, Kristi Yamaguchi Attend Champions on Ice Reunion Party"
April 3, 2019
Celebrated French Figure Skater Surya Bonaly talks her Netflix Special, Career Reflections, Life Today, More
In the 1980s and 1990s, French figure skater Surya Bonaly was doing things on ice few would attempt. She performed many challenging jumps and wowed crowds across the world with… Continue reading "Celebrated French Figure Skater Surya Bonaly talks her Netflix Special, Career Reflections, Life Today, More"
January 15, 2019
RIP Mel Stottlemyre: Yankee Great Passes at 77; We Look Back at Our CYInterview with the Pitcher/Pitching Coach
CYInterview would like to extend its condolences to the family and friends of baseball great Mel Stottlemyre. The former New York Yankee pitcher and pitching coach for the New York… Continue reading "RIP Mel Stottlemyre: Yankee Great Passes at 77; We Look Back at Our CYInterview with the Pitcher/Pitching Coach"
June 29, 2016
Legendary Coach Pat Summitt Passes; Joins John Wooden in the Ultimate Hall of Fame; RIP Coach and Give a Cheer for the Volunteers
We at CYInterview would like to extend our condolences to the family and friends of legendary women’s college basketball coach Pat Summitt, who coached 38 years at the University of Tennessee. As the winningest coach in NCAA division 1 basketball history - men’s or women’s - with 1098 wins, there are many great words to describe her. A few of the words that come to mind are: humble, grateful, teacher, motivator, leader and champion. There is a lesson there. Coach Summitt won 8 national titles, had a 39-0 undefeated team in 1998 and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2000. In 1984, she led the United States's Women’s Basketball Team to a gold medal at the Olympics. After being diagnosed in 2011 with early onset dementia, the basketball coach kept moving forward and founded the Pat Summitt Foundation, to find a cure for Alzheimer’s. In 2012, President Obama honored her with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian award. Few people have contributed as much to women’s sports as Pat Summitt.
April 20, 2014
In a Gust, The Hurricane Leaves Us Behind; RIP Rubin “Hurricane” Carter: We Look Back at Our 2011 CYInterview
Rubin "Hurricane" Carter passed away today. He was 76 years old. Mr. Carter, who initially rose to fame as a boxer, is best remembered for his incarceration and subsequent battle with the criminal justice system, based on his protestations of innocence. After being convicted of murdering three people at a tavern in New Jersey in 1966, Mr. Carter's conviction was overturned in 1985 after having served 19 years in prison. No doubt, many know Rubin Carter's story owing to the 1999 movie The Hurricane. Oscar winning actor Denzel Washington portrayed the incarcerated pugilist in that film. In 2011, I spoke with Mr. Carter for over 35 minutes. In our CYInterview, he told me prison was the best thing that ever happened to him, even though he always maintained his innocence. Rubin also spoke about Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, the Canadian family who assisted in getting him released from prison, inaccuracies in the movie The Hurricane, as well as many other topics.
February 19, 2014
Nascar Driver Brian Vickers, Professor of Medicine Dr. Jack Ansell Join CYInterview for an Important Discussion on Blood Clots
Each year, a reported 900,000 Americans suffer blood clots and up to 300,000 end up dying. For Nascar driver Brian Vickers, blood clots have impacted his life on two different occasions. Dealing with blood clots sidelined his auto racing career. The winter season is, reportedly, when the incidents of blood clots rise. Brian Vickers joins me, along with Dr. Jack Ansell, Professor of Medicine at New York University’s School of Medicine, to inform people about dealing with blood clots. You can read and listen to the entire CYInterview below:
December 21, 2013
CYInterview Coaching Panell II: Coach Mike Leach, Financial Services Professional Rob Gill and Featured Columnist Jay Bildstein Join Us for a Compelling Discussion About Coaching and Training
Last year we brought you a timely and important panel on the subject of coaching [see here]. We were joined by CYInterview regular, Washington State head football coach Mike Leach, former President of CBS Productions Andy Hill and financial services professional Rob Gill. One year later, we welcome back Coach Mike Leach and Rob Gill, with featured columnist Jay Bildstein joining us this time, for an important discussion about coaching and training fundamentals, which can help lead individuals and organizations to success.
July 4, 2013
Clinton Portis Attends Irie Weekend: Talks Retirement and Giving Back
Earlier this week, we brought you photos with the stars from Irie Weekend [see here]. Now comes our first CYInterview from the festivities. It is a conversation with retired NFL running back Clinton Portis. Mr. Portis played in the NFL, from 2002 to 2010, with the Denver Broncos and Washington Redskins.

Tag: athlete interviews

The Great Don Shula Dead at 90: Legendary Miami Dolphins Head Coach Only Gridiron Boss Owning Undefeated Season; We Go to Archives for Comments on Coach Shula from Coach Marv Levy/Quarterback Dan Marino

With ESPN’s Airing, Last Night, of The Last Dance Focusing on Michael Jordan’s Gambling, We Look Back at What Chicago Bulls Center/Jordan Teammate Bill Wennington Told Us About His Gambling Habits

Past CYInterview Guests Surya Bonaly, Kristi Yamaguchi Attend Champions on Ice Reunion Party

Celebrated French Figure Skater Surya Bonaly talks her Netflix Special, Career Reflections, Life Today, More

RIP Mel Stottlemyre: Yankee Great Passes at 77; We Look Back at Our CYInterview with the Pitcher/Pitching Coach

Legendary Coach Pat Summitt Passes; Joins John Wooden in the Ultimate Hall of Fame; RIP Coach and Give a Cheer for the Volunteers

In a Gust, The Hurricane Leaves Us Behind; RIP Rubin “Hurricane” Carter: We Look Back at Our 2011 CYInterview

Nascar Driver Brian Vickers, Professor of Medicine Dr. Jack Ansell Join CYInterview for an Important Discussion on Blood Clots

CYInterview Coaching Panell II: Coach Mike Leach, Financial Services Professional Rob Gill and Featured Columnist Jay Bildstein Join Us for a Compelling Discussion About Coaching and Training

Clinton Portis Attends Irie Weekend: Talks Retirement and Giving Back

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