Per a press release from the company, Ballengee Group has acquired Fischman and Wiltz Sports, an NFL representation practice, introducing the full-service Ballengee Group to football representation. Certified NFL Agents Martin Fischman and Dr. Stanley Wiltz will be leading the new football division. Long-time client service managers Rick Roberts and Matt Gilley are also joining […]
Per a press release from the company, last week Adidas continued its commitment to championing girls and women in sport as it moves into the second phase of the She Breaks Barriers initiative. Adidas debuted a film featuring four athletes ( Becky Sauerbrunn (USWNT, Defender Utah Royals); Keni Harrison (World Record Holder, 100m hurdles); Layshia Clarendon (WNBA Point Guard, Connecticut […]
What: Global Entertainment & Sports Law + Industry Conference presented by the University of Miami’s Entertainment and Sports Law Society and the LL.M. in Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law When: Thursday & Friday, April 4-5, 2019 Where: Donna E. Shalala Center, University of Miami1330 Miller Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33146 Schedule Thursday, April 4th: 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.Registration […]
What: 2019 University of Miami Sport Industry Conference When: April 11-12, 2019 Where: Shalala Student Center- 1330 Miller Dr. Coral Gables, FL 33146 Event Description: The SIC will feature engaging keynote speakers as well as breakout sessions that address the most relevant issues in the business of sport and entertainment. Conference sessions will include: So […]
Liz Campage, 2018 WNBA Runner-Up, 2018 Scoring Leader, and 2x All Star has signed with Allison Galer and Disrupt The Game (DTG) agency. Campage is a native of Australia and a dominant Center in the WNBA, averaging 23.0 points per game, 9.7 rebounds per game, and 1.6 blocks per game during the 2018 season. She […]
March is Women’s History Month and we will highlight women in sports all month. Essence Magazine recently did a feature on 8 Black women and their experiences working in sports. The article consisted of some of the challenges and misconceptions that these women face working for the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB and their advice […]
Nine times out of ten, the news surrounding professional athletes involve either a huge contract deal or a run in with the law. The Sports Agent Blog Share the Good series will feature professional athletes and their philanthropic work. University of Miami professor Windy Dees has started using the hashtag (#SharetheGood) on Twitter when sharing […]
According to an article by Teddy Cahill, the NCAA rule change allowing underclassmen men’s basketball players to use agents without forfeiting the rest of their eligibility could lead to the same rule change for baseball players. Basketball players must request an evaluation of their draft potential from the NBA’s undergraduate advisory committee, the relationship between the […]
Powerhouse sports agent Leigh Steinberg has launched a sports business certificate to assist young and seasoned professionals on how to land their dream job in the sports industry. This course will help young professionals who are aspiring to a career in the sports industry; current sports professionals who want to accelerate their career; career-changing professionals […]
According to Berk Communications, Jacksonville Jaguars Running Back Leonard Fournette has launched his new official website. Fournette partnered with Web.com at the beginning of this year. Web.com designed and built Fournette’s official website, a deal executed by Roc Nation Sports. To launch his new website, Fournette penned a letter to Jacksonville Jaguars fans called “Chapter 2”. The […]