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David Pick Quits Job As Journalist To Become A Sports Agent

Israeli journalist, David Pick is putting his reporter hat down and becoming an agent. According to HoopsHype, Pick says that he is retiring from journalism to pursue a career as an agent for overseas players. Pick has agreed to partner with Aaron Reilly and Obrad Fimic. Reilly and Fimic represent Alex Tyus and Alexey Shved. Thoughts about […]

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Interview With The Agent: Nicole Lynn

Nicole Lynn is a sports agent with Young Money APAA Sports and practicing attorney. Lynn is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelors Degree in Business Management and Doctor of Law (J.D.) with honors. She has worked on Wall Street as a Financial Analyst and obtained both her Series 7 and Series […]

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The Sports & Entertainment Group, PLLC 2018 NFL Draft Class

The Sports & Entertainment Group, PLLC has announced its 2018 NFL Draft Class. The Washington, D.C. based agency led by Adisa Bakari and Jeff Whitney have 6 clients eager to hear their names called during this year’s NFL Draft taking place April 26-28 at AT&T Stadium. TSEG class includes Linebacker Dorian O’Daniel, Cornerbacks Rashard Fant […]

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Nova Southeastern University Sports & Entertainment Law Symposium

The Symposium will feature faculty and attorneys from Florida and throughout the U.S. and will provide an interdisciplinary review of issues involving various industries, ranging from Estate matters in the music industry and how to properly advise your client, First amendment rights in sports and entertainment, , and career advice from various prominent lawyers in […]

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Young Money Sports Team Hires Nicole Lynn As Its First Female Agent

Nicole Lynn, NFLPA certified agent just became the first female agent working under Young Money APAA Sports. Lynn is one of only 44 female certified NFL agents. Lil Wayne announced on ESPN First Take earlier this year that Young Money merged with APAA Sports, a Dallas-based agency. Per an article from REVOLT, during the First Take […]

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NBA Draft Lottery Reform: An Alternative Approach

The following is a guest contribution by Noah Goodman. Goodman is a Labor and Employment Associate at Ballard Spahr in Philadelphia and he frequently writes about collective bargaining issues in professional sports. Goodman can be reached via LinkedIn.  On September 28, 2017, NBA owners will vote on Adam Silver’s proposal to reform the league’s draft lottery. The Commissioner’s […]

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American Bar Association Forum on Entertainment & Sports Annual Conference

What: ABA Forum on Entertainment & Sports Industries Annual Meeting “Hitting The Jackpot In Entertainment & Sports Law” Where: Cosmopolitan Hotel, Las Vegas, NV When: October 5-7, 2017 Highlights Keynote speakers include Senator Harry Reid and United States Anti-Doping Agency CEO Travis Tygart Behind-the-scenes tours of the Coliseum of Caesar’s Palace, T-Mobile Arena, Park Theater and Picassos Restaurant […]

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Under Armour Partners With NFL Players For Unique Youth Program

The beginning of the 2017 NFL season is right around the corner and while most players are coming off of a summer of relaxation, some NFL players were working with organizations to make sure young athletes have the best opportunity to make it to the big leagues. Despite suffering a torn ACL during organized team […]

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Sports Business & Leadership Association

“The Sports Business and Leadership Association (SBLA) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization made up of professionals working in the sports business industry dedicated to providing children in each of our Chapter communities (Miami – Tampa – Jacksonville – Denver – Chicago) with the resources necessary to engage in unique sports experiences or to attend sports […]

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Roc Nation Sports Signs Shelby Miller

Per a press release from Berk Communications, earlier this week, Roc Nation Sports announced the signing of Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Shelby Miller. A first round draft pick of the Cardinals in 2009 after a standout prep career at Brownwood High School in Texas, Miller began his career as the Cardinals minor league pitcher of […]