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Morris Brothers Sign With Wasserman For Representation

Ahead of the 2020 NBA free agency period, Marcus and Markieff Morris — who are both unrestricted free agents — have signed with Wasserman for representation. Chafie Fields will be the lead agent for the Morris brothers.  Marcus signed a one-year, $15-million deal with the New York Knicks during last year’s free agency period and […]

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Charlotte Flair Signs With VaynerSports

VaynerSports made a splash last week, signing female wrestling star Charlotte Flair for representation. Flair, the daughter of former wrestling legend Ric Flair, is a 10-time WWE champion and a two-time WWE NXT champion. As such, she has won the most titles among any woman in WWE history. During her pro wrestling career, she has […]

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Tyler “Ninja” Blevins Has His Sights Set On Hollywood

Days after signing one of the best NFL Draft prospects, Creative Arts Agency (CAA) has pulled off an even bigger signing coup — Tyler “Ninja” Blevins, the popular video game player. The Hollywood Reporter first reported the news of Blevins signing with CAA.  Blevins, 29, announced in September that he was returning to Twitch, a […]

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CAA Sports Signs One Of The Top NFL Draft QB Prospects

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Sports pulled off a major signing coup on Thursday as the agency signed Trey Lance, potentially the first quarterback off the board in the 2021 NFL Draft, for representation. Lance announced the move across his social media platforms. The former North Dakota State gunslinger burst onto the scene in 2019, throwing […]

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Klutch Sports Signs Two More NBA Players

Another week, another opportunity for Klutch Sports Group to expand its NBA clientele. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted on Monday that Portland Trail Blazers guard Gary Trent Jr. has signed with Klutch Sports for representation. Rich Paul and Lucas Newton will be the lead agents for Trent Jr.  Trent Jr. played sparingly during his rookie season […]

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Wasserman Signs Potential 2021 NFL Draft First Round Selection

Announced on Friday, former University of Washington defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike has signed with Wasserman for representation. CJ LaBoy and Doug Hendrickson will be the lead agents for Onwuzurike.  The 2019 First Team All-Pac 12 selection registered a career-high 45 total tackles, including six tackles for loss, and two sacks last season. For his career, […]

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Octagon and Wasserman Victorious At Sports Business Awards Show

Octagon and Wasserman found themselves atop the sports business industry on Wednesday, as each of them took home honors at the Sports Business Journal’s 13th annual Sports Business Awards show, which was held virtually due to COVID-19.  Octagon won the award for Best in Corporate Consulting, Marketing and Client Services. It is the fourth time […]

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Klutch Sports Signs Another Former NBA Draft First Round Pick

Klutch Sports Group continues to add to its star-studded NBA clientele, signing Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby for representation. Klutch Sports announced the move across their social media platforms on Friday.  Anunoby was represented by Chris Emens and Omar Wilkes of Octagon. Wilkes, the son of Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer Jamaal Wilkes, left Octagon […]

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HBO To Air Documentary On Rise and Fall of Former Successful Sports Radio Host

Craig Carton was living the dream of every sports fan — talking about sports for a living in the country’s biggest media market on a wildly successful morning radio show, WFAN’s “Boomer and Carton.” Until his world crumbled.  “Wild Card: The Downfall of a Radio Loudmouth,” from HBO Sports and StreetSmartVideo, will detail Carton’s rise […]

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Alvin Kamara Inks Whopping New Deal With The Saints

On the heels of the first full slate of NFL games, do-it-all running back Alvin Kamara inked a five-year deal with the New Orleans Saints that will pay Kamara $75 million in new money, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport. Klutch Sports, led by agent Damarius Bilbo, negotiated the contract on Kamara’s behalf. As part […]