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MLB Players Philanthropy

Baseball Prospectus, Issues Concerning Athletes And MiCamp To Host Celebrity Bartending Night

What: Fourth Annual Celebrity Bartending Night When: Saturday, March 22, 2014 (9:00-11:00 p.m.) Where: American Junkie Bar (4363 N 75th St, Scottsdale AZ, 85255) Baseball Prospectus, Issues Concerning Athletes, and MiCamp will host the fourth annual “Celebrity Bartending Night.” Adding to the excitement of this year’s event is renowned play-by-play announcer Daron Sutton, who will […]

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Headline Interview With The Agent Sports Agents

Interview With The Agent: Louis Bing

The following interview is with Louis Bing a certified NFLPA and NBPA agent, and Managing Director of Zoe Sports in Dallas, Texas. Connect with Louis on Facebook and Twitter.   Louis Bing is a University of Miami graduate where he majored in finance. Before enrolling in law school, Louis worked for the investment bank, Goldman […]

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College Football Players Endorsements Headline

Manziel’s Inks Multi-Year Nike Endorsement Deal

Johnny Manziel may not be the number one overall pick or first quarterback taken in the 2014 NFL draft. Nonetheless, Manziel’s marketability may be greater than any other player selected. Manziel brings a spark to the NFL that is most comparable to Washington Redskins’ Robert Griffin. Griffin competed with Andrew Luck for endorsements and positioning […]

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Headline Interview With The Agent Sports Agents

Interview With The Agent: Steve Persia

The following interview is with Steve Persia an attorney and certified NFLPA agent with Roetzel & Andress in Cleveland, Ohio. Connect with Steve on Twitter and LinkedIn. Steve Persia is a Clemson University graduate where he majored in history and business administration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law […]

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Headline Social Networking Sports Business

University of Toronto Sports Industry Conference To Discuss Social Media And Sports Branding

What: 2014 University of Toronto Sports And Business Association Sports Industry Conference When: Wednesday, March 12th 2014 Where: University of Toronto, Desautels Hall – Rotman School of Management Time: 10:00AM – 6:00PM About: The University of Toronto Sports and Business Association presents the 3rd Annual Sports Industry Conference on March 12th, 2014. The Conference will […]

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Contract Negotiation Headline NFL Players Sports Agents

Ndamukong Suh Hires Jimmy Sexton As Agent

In a career that has been highly controversial Ndamukong Suh has finally made a sound decision, hiring veteran Creative Artists Agency (CAA) NFL agent Jimmy Sexton. Suh has the potential to be one of the highest paid defensive players in the NFL and with Sexton at the negotiating table that is more likely to be […]

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Headline Sports Business

Metis Sports Management Acquires Oak Sports Management

Metis Sports Management announced it has acquired Oak Sports Management, a baseball agency located in Canada that represents 35 baseball players. Metis Sports is a full-service baseball agency out of Michigan. Storm Kirschenbaum, a sports attorney and MLBPA agent and Dr. Nelson Hersh founded Metis Sports back in July 2007. Since that time it has […]

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Endorsements Headline NBA Players

Russell Westbrook Named Brand Ambassador For Zenith Watches

Zenith Watches has named Oklahoma City Thunder point guard, Russell Westbrook, its new brand ambassador. Westbrook already endorses Kings & Jaxs, Nike’s Jordan Brand, Six Star Pro Nutrition, BancFirst and Ozarka Water. Arn Tellem of Wasserman Media Group represents Westbrook. According to Globe Newswire, “Zenith chose Westbrook for his commitment to excellence, skilled technique and […]

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Headline Sports Agents

Interview With The Agent: Garrett Broshuis

The following interview is with Garrett Broshuis an attorney with Korein Tillery in St. Louis, Missouri and a representative with Platinum Sports and Entertainment Group. Connect with Garrett on Twitter. Garrett Broshuis is a University of Missouri graduate where he majored in psychology, and he earned his Juris Doctor from St. Louis University School of […]

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College Basketball Players

Three NCAA Stars That Can Improve Their NBA Draft Rankings This Month

March Madness is upon us, and 2014’s college basketball stars are out to make an impact on their draft value with strong performances in their most-watched moment of the season. Here’s a look at a few names who could benefit from a strong March-April ahead of what is expected to be one of the most […]