See this Michigan gold medalist at America’s Thanksgiving Parade
Nick Baumgartner, gold medalist in the Team Snowboard Cross event, is in Detroit for America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White. He joined Michelle Oliver and Meredith Bruckner on “Live in the D” to discuss his accomplishments, and tomorrow’s holiday celebration.
Celebrity guests, icons announced for America’s Thanksgiving Parade Presented by Gardner White
The Parade Company has announced its line-up of celebrity guests and recognized icons that will appear for America’s Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White live on Woodward Avenue on Thanksgiving morning.
Why Tony Hawk is passionate about Detroit’s skateboarding scene
It was a skateboarding live shot that went viral, but to Local 4′s Victor Williams, it meant much more -- a chance to capture the attention of his mentor, Tony Hawk. The two chatted about their passion for skateboarding and what it means for Detroit.
How to watch, livestream the ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune’ premiere with Leslie Jones, Chandra Wilson, Tony Hawk
Get ready for a new spin of the iconic game show “Wheel of Fortune” with the primetime debut of “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.” Celebrities play for a chance at winning $1 million with all of the money going to a charity of their choice. HOW TO WATCH: LIVESTREAM via fuboTV by clicking here (free trial). Tonight’s debut game features actress Leslie Jones, professional skateboarder Tony Hawk and actress Chandra Wilson as they spin the wheel and try to solve the puzzles for big cash. The show is hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Related: ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ goes to Las Vegas: How to watch, livestream the premiereJones is playing for Feeding America, Wilson is playing for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Hawk is playing for Feeding San Diego.
mlive.comTony Hsieh, retired Zappos CEO, dies at 46 after house fire
FILE - In this June 25, 2014, file photo, former President Bill Clinton, left, speaks with Zappos.com CEO Tony Hsieh during a forum on the final day of the annual gathering of the Clinton Global Initiative America in Denver. Hsieh, retired CEO Zappos.com, has died. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)LAS VEGAS – Tony Hsieh, the retired CEO of Las Vegas-based online shoe retailer Zappos.com, who spent years working to transform the city's downtown area, has died. “Tony Hsieh played a pivotal role in helping transform Downtown Las Vegas,” Nevada Gov. He genuinely delighted in making anyone and everyone happy.”Skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk added, “Tony Hsieh was a visionary.
Former Downtown skatepark moving to larger location on Detroit’s west side
DETROIT – With a grand opening featuring the most popular skateboarder in the world, Tony Hawk, Wayfinding Park was once a great skatepark located in the heart of Downtown Detroit. “The Wayfinding park was a temporary park downtown near Campus Martius that we built a few years ago. And it was a very small park but it served the community well for a couple of years,” said Modern Skateshop and Skatepark owner, George Leichtweis. The ramps have all been stored at the skatepark. Leichtweis is one of several people behind placing the once used ramps in an underprivileged part of town.
Skateboard legend Tony Hawk on the impact of coronavirus: 'I have lost a lot of business'
I do a lot of skate events and a lot of speaking engagements. So, they've all been obviously canceled," stated Hawk, who spoke to CNBC on the phone from his San Diego, California home. Hawk has been a commentator for Vans Park Series, a skateboarding competition that has been running for five seasons, since 2019. "Obviously, I'd much rather be doing more public appearances on behalf of Vans right now. Life under lockdown has been like "Groundhog Day" for Hawk, who lives with his wife Catherine Goodman and four of their children.
cnbc.comHere's a look inside Tony Hawk's wallet
Tony Hawk is known as one of the world's best professional skateboarders. What's in Tony Hawk's walletHawk carries the essentials, such as credit and debit cards, cash, his driver's license and insurance cards in his wallet. Travel and gift card redemptions are a smart choice since they usually offer some of the best value. For example, 5,000 points with the Platinum Card from American Express are worth up to $50 in gift cards. Early investments also provided a starting point for his various start-ups, such as the Tony Hawk Foundation, which helps create public skateboard parks in low-income communities.
cnbc.comTony Hawk on skateboarding at Tokyo 2020
(CNN) - The Olympics needs skateboarding more than skateboarding needs the Olympics. That is the message from skateboarding legend Tony Hawk who told CNN Sport's Patrick Snell, "They need the cool factor." Soon after he launched the video game "Tony Hawk Pro Skater," which established one of the most popular franchises in the medium, generating more than $1.4 billion in sales. "Skating has really infiltrated mainstream culture," said Hawk, who is currently the live broadcast commentator for the Vans Park Series. "You go to a skate park and see a kid trying something and suddenly all the other skaters rally around him and encourage him.
This 10-Year-Old Skateboarder With No Legs Is So Good, He Caught the Eye of Tony Hawk
After losing his legs when his bed caught fire as a baby, Max found a new home with his adoptive family in St. Petersburg, Russia. Max's skating and incredible resilience even caught the eye of legend Tony Hawk, who called Max his new favorite skater. Max dreams of being a world-famous skater some day and maybe even competing in the Paralympic Games. And although skateboarding isn't currently a Paralympic event, it just might become one, thanks to Max. RELATED STORIESThis 11-Year-Old Olympic Skateboarding Hopeful Learns Her Tricks by Watching YouTubeWas a Teen Ice Skater Attacked by Her Rival?