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WME | IMG Signs American Tennis Star Jack Sock

Per a tweet by Liz Mullen of SBJ, rising American tennis star Jack Sock has signed with WME|IMG for worldwide marketing and management representation. He was previously represented by CAA Sports. The 22-year-old is the latest signing for WME|IMG’s tennis division and joins the likes of Petra Kvitova, Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, and other rising stars Eugenie Bouchard […]

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On To The Next One: Dominique Easley

Per Ben Volin, New England Patriots DE Dominique Easley has signed with Sean Stellato of SES. Easley was formerly represented by Tom Santanello of Elevate Football Agency. The former Florida Gator was selected 29th overall by the Patriots in the 2014 NFL Draft. The 6’2 285 lb. DE had a very quiet rookie campaign playing […]

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Recap: 2015 The Sports Entertainment Group at Kelley Drye Player/Agent Retreat

“To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required!” This was the theme of the 2015 Annual Client Retreat hosted by The Sports Entertainment Group (TSEG) at Kelley Drye. The annual retreat has reached its 5th year and moved from its usual location in Las Vegas, Nevada to Miami Beach, Florida with plans to return to Miami […]

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Ollie Schniederjans Goes Pro, Signs With Excel Sports Management

After becoming only the third amateur since 1960 to make the cut in both 2015 U.S. Open and Open Championship, Ollie Schniederjans announced that he will become a professional golfer and sign with Excel Sports Management, per a press release from the company. The 2015 Georgia Tech graduate was awarded the 2014 Mark H. McCormack medal […]

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Lessons Learned From Rich Athletes Turned Poor

They are instant millionaires. Athletes earn more and faster money than King Midas on a lucky streak in Vegas. According to this infographic, Kobe Bryant earns more with two field goals than the average American earns all year. When it comes to raking in the dough, the real ballers are basketballers. Their career earning clock […]

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Octagon Announces Several Internal Promotions

Octagon is the world’s largest sponsorship consulting practice representing high-profile talent in the sports and entertainment industry. Octagon has just announced several promotions in their Corporate Consulting and Events & Hospitality divisions: Bo Heiner as Vice President: The Atlanta native’s top responsibilities include overseeing The Home Depot, Equifax, Talen Energy, and Sony Action Cam accounts. […]

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On To The Next One: Robert Ayers

Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, New York Giants defensive end Robert Ayers has signed with Sean Kiernan and Erik Burkhardt of Select Sports Group. He was previously represented by Eastern Athletic Services’ founder Tony Agnone. The former first round (18th overall) pick by the Denver Broncos in 2009 out of Tennessee is entering his seventh NFL […]

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A Look Behind ASM Sports’ 2015 NBA Draft Preparation

ASM Sports is one of the largest and most successful basketball agencies in the world. Founded by Andy Miller, ASM Sports represents some of the NBA’s elite talent including Kevin Garnett, Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, and Jeff Teague. This year, ASM had 8 players selected in the NBA Draft, the most of any agency. One […]

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On To The Next One: Terrence Brooks

Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, Baltimore Ravens safety Terrence Brooks has signed with Drew Rosenhaus and Michael Katz of Rosenhaus Sports. He was previously represented by Jordan Woy of Willis & Woy and Associates. The Ravens selected Brooks in the third-round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Florida State. The 5’11” 200 lb safety was […]

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The Story And Students Behind The Growing Website Front Office Sports

Today marks the one-year anniversary of FrontOfficeSports.org. Front Office Sports is a website that focuses on providing informational interviews with professionals of all levels across the sports business industry. A year ago, the website was founded by Adam White, who was a sophomore at the University of Miami at the time. “Originally it was just […]