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Colleges Headline Sports Law

2010 Sports Law Study Abroad Program in Florence, Italy

What could possibly be better than learning Sports Law during the day and having five course meals at night?  A few days ago, NFL agent and attorney, Ralph Cindrich, passed on some information about a Sports Law program he is participating in (as an instructor), which will be held in Florence, Italy this upcoming Summer. […]

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3rd Annual Nova Southeastern University Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium

In a little bit less than two weeks from now, I will be sitting on a panel at the Nova Southeastern University Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium. If you will be in South Florida, I hope to see you there. For more information about the entire event, see below. What: Third Annual Nova Southeastern University […]

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Pete Parise Taking Care Of Business In Venezuela

Pete Parise continues to prove that he is ready to pitch in the big leagues this year.  Facing a very tough Mexico team yesterday in the Caribbean World Series, Pete threw the middle three innings of Puerto Rico’s 5-3 win. He had another fine performance allowing no runs, one hit and striking out four. He also […]

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Boxing Headline MMA Ultimate Fighting

Does the NFL Have a Place in MMA?

After last weekend’s MMA debut of former NFL superstar, Herschel Walker, I began to think if MMA could be a legitimate answer for athletes who still thrive to compete but have outstayed their welcome in the NFL either by way of retiring or through being cut. At 47, Walker is still in phenomenal shape and […]

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College Football Players Contract Negotiation Headline NFL Teams

Let’s Make a Deal: Derrick Morgan

First off, I’d like to thank everyone who commented on the initial Let’s Make a Deal post; great job keeping the conversation going! Here is the second installment, so get your research done and hit me with some counter-offers! Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech 6’4″, 272 pounds 1st round, 2nd overall selection to the Detroit Lions […]

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Headline Hockey Sports Business

Brian Burke Does It Again

I met Brian Burke at a sports law and management conference in November 2008, just days before he took over the reins as General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. I talk about that conference a lot because it truly was one of the most interesting experiences of my life. He’s always been someone I’ve […]

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Dynasty Athlete Representation Headline MLB Players

Pete Parise Peaking In The Playoffs

This Spring Training is going to be the most exciting one for Dynasty Athlete Representation.  This year, we will be going into Spring Training with over 20 professional baseball clients in 12 different organizations.  We have a lot of traveling to do, but we don’t mind.  We are especially excited, because in less than 3 […]

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Recap: 2010 UF Sports Law Symposium

With the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl XLIV in Florida this year, it is hard to imagine any more star power in the Sunshine State.  However, the 2010 UF Sports Law Symposium defied the norm and did exactly that, bringing some of the top names in the sports industry to Gainesville. The symposium was titled […]

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MLS Collective Bargaining Agreement

Just as I finished writing this article, I received news that the MLS and the MLS Players Union decided to extend their collective bargaining agreement (“CBA”) negotiations to February 12th, as opposed to their original deadline of February 1st. However, this doesn’t change my thoughts or analysis on the situation so I left the rest […]

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Watch The 2010 UF Sports Law Symposium Live!

If you cannot see the video embedded below, click here.  The event will begin at 11 a.m., but the stream will probably go live for testing before that time.