According to SBJ, ICM has signed former NBA player Bruce Bowen to represent him in his broadcasting career. The 14-year NBA veteran played for four teams (Miami, Boston, Philadelphia and San Antonio) throughout his career where he made his name as a defensive stalwart. Bowen was named to the NBA All-Defensive First Team five times […]
In an article for Forbes by Thomas Fox-Brewster, he reports that the NFLPA’s website has been victim of a data hack in which as many as 1,135 NFL players (current and former) have had their data breached. Or was it even a hack-job at all? According to Bob Diachekno, researchers from Kromtech Security Center found […]
According to a company press release, digital media expert William Mao has joined Octagon as Vice President, Media Rights Consulting. The Global Media Rights Consulting group, launched earlier this year, provides strategic consultation to major domestic and international rights holders, broadcasters, digital distribution platforms and the sports investment community to “help clients determine the value […]
Buffalo Bills tight end Nick O’Leary has signed with Pat Dye, Jr. of SportsTrust Advisors for his representation. O’Leary was drafted in the sixth round of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Florida State. As a Seminole, he played in 51 career games hauling in 114 passes for 1,591 yards and 17 touchdowns. A consensus […]
Per a company press release, Callaway Golf Company and five-time major champion Phil Mickelson have extended their partnership that ensures Mickelson will play Callaway equipment for the rest of his career. Since joining the brand 13 years ago, Mickelson has won 21 PGA Tour titles and four of his five majors with Callaway equipment. The […]
Green Bay Packers safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix has signed with SportsTrust Advisors for his representation, according to Liz Mullen. This decision comes on the heels of Clinton-Dix dropping Athletes First who had represented the former first round pick for the entirety of his career. The 21st overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, Clinton-Dix won […]
Per Liz Mullen, ICM Partners has signed recently retired NASCAR driver Carl Edwards for his representation. At ICM, Mark Zimmerman, Lou Oppenheim and Matt Sorger will represent Edwards in a variety of aspects of his second career including marketing, speaking, broadcasting, literary and acting among others. Edwards stepped away from racing in January of this […]
Per Terry Lefton of SBJ, the National Basketball Players’ Association has announced the creation of National Basketball Players Inc. (“PI”) to handle commercial activities such as merchandising, sponsorship, events and content. PI will act as a separate business unit and was established as a for-profit company with its own payroll. It will be led by […]
Per a company press release, Jeff Moorad has joined Morgan Lewis as a partner and Chairman of the firm’s global sports industry initiative. In his new role, he will oversee and co-lead with firm partner Jack Concannon. Founded in 1873, Morgan Lewis assists sports clients on a variety of matters, including stadium and team finance, […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook had a record breaking year last season. The reigning NBA MVP has emerged as a superstar in the league and has further expanded his brand portfolio by signing a 10-year extension with Nike’s Jordan Brand. The deal, according to industry sources, is the “most lucrative total endorsement deal for […]