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ESPN Broadcaster Damien Woody Signs With Octagon

ESPN broadcaster and former NFL player Damien Woody has signed with Octagon for his representation in his second career. He was formerly represented by Don Buchwald & Associates, according to SBJ. The former offensive lineman was the 17th overall pick by the New England Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft. He won two Super Bowls […]

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Lagardère Sports Named Tournament Operator Of CareerBuilder Challenge

Per a press release from the company, Lagardère Sports will manage all aspects of the PGA Tour’s CareerBuilder Challenge. Desert Classic Charities, the charitable entity that has operated the Coachella Valley’s PGA Tour event since its inception in 1960 and will continue to oversee the charitable donations made to local non-profits from the tournament’s proceeds. Lagardère Sports’ […]

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The Top Five Richest Football Agents In The World

When you think of the people in football, you often think of the players, managers, referees, coaches, fans, chairmen etc., however, football is not complete without agents and in today’s climate, never will be. Agents are the only authorised people by FIFA who are able to act as the middlemen during transfer and contract negotiations, […]

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Lagardère Sports Increases Global Reach

Per a company press release, Lagardère Sports announced plans to increase its operations in Shanghai to further enhance the services provided to the agency’s international and domestic clients. The agency will use its deep local knowledge and insights to help brands and rights holders achieve long term value in China, as the country is rapidly […]

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Andrew Wiggins And BDA Sports Cut Ties

Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Minnesota Timberwolves budding superstar forward Andrew Wiggins and his agent Bill Duffy of BDA Sports have severed ties. In the mayhem that has been the NBA offseason and free agency thus far, there has been huge contracts given out by teams vying to sign their coveted players. Seen as a […]

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Six More Questions With Daniel Booth – ENTPR

I recently had the opportunity to connect with Daniel Booth, director of EntPR Communications and Athlete Management. Back in June 2015, Booth participated in a “Six Question” interview when he was just starting out with London-based EntPR. Given how social media and communications have advanced in that short time, I thought it would be interesting to […]

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MJC Partners Launches Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Branding and PR Agency

PR agencies are often just around the corner if you want a company to help you build your brand and showcase your business to the world. However, it’s often hard to find the right PR agency for you. Luckily, there are agencies similar to Flourish PR agency that may give you the help you need. […]

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Stellar Group Expands Into The United States

British soccer agency Stellar Group has expanded into the United States by partnering with soccer agency Global Premier Management. With this new partnership, the American agency will now become Stellar USA. According to agent and Global Premier Management founder, Patrick McCabe “It is not an acquisition. It’s really a partnership/merger.” McCabe, who represents upwards of […]

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Western Union Partners With Liverpool FC

The Western Union Company and Liverpool FC have announced a multi-year partnership for the global payment and money transfer service company to become an Official Principal Partner and the Official Money Transfer Partner of the famed football (soccer) club. As the “Official Money Transfer Partner,” the company will use its “global cross-border digital transfer and […]

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Six Questions With Steven Anthony, Founder/Managing Partner of Global Sports Management

Steven Anthony is an accomplished Senior Executive, Entrepreneur and Board Member, with more than fifteen years success across the banking, finance, and hospitality industries. Anthony is a graduate of Dillard University where he received his B.A. in Business Administration & Management and he also holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown University in Real Estate. He and […]