Categories
College Basketball Players Recruiting Sports Agents

Syracuse Guard Tyus Battle Signs with Roc Nation

Syracuse junior guard Tyus Battle has signed with Roc Nation Sports in anticipation for the 2019 NBA draft. “Blessed to continue my journey and announce that I’ve signed with @rocnationsports in preparation for the NBA Draft. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way – Orange Nation and my entire support system. […]

Categories
College Basketball Players NBA Players NBA Teams Recruiting Sports Agents Sports Business

Ja Morant Signs With Agent Jim Tanner and Tandem Sports

Murray State point guard Ja Morant has chosen to be represented by agent Jim Tanner, president of Tandem Sports and Entertainment. Morant just completed an electric sophomore season, averaging an impressive 24.5 points, 10.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds before putting up a triple-double in the first round of the NCAA March Madness Tournament against Marquette. […]

Categories
NFL Players NFL Teams Recruiting Sports Agents Sports Business

ICYMI: Rosenhaus Sports Dominates NFL Free Agency

Drew Rosenhaus, his brother Jason and the rest of Rosenhaus Sports Representation is having a record year. In the first week of free agency, Rosenhaus Sports negotiated $270 million worth of contacts. Drew Rosenhaus, veteran NFL agent since 1988, said “It’s the most we’ve ever done in a week” speaking about his tremendous success thus […]

Categories
Recruiting Sports Agents

Newly Discovered Docs Detail How A California AAU Program Tried To Sign An Exclusive With A Sports Agency

In the beginning of March, it was revealed that former sports agency runner Christian Dawkins was slapped with a six month prison sentence after it was determined that he recruited basketball players, providing money as inducements, to sign with an NBA agent. In reply to a tweet that I published concerning the above, NFL agent […]

Categories
Contract Negotiation MLB Players MLB Teams Recruiting Sports Agents Sports Business Sports Law

California Taxes Factored Into Bryce Harper’s Free Agency Decision

Even though Bryce Harper signed the biggest free agent contract in the history of sport last month at 13-years worth $330 million, it was almost the San Francisco Giants he went with, and not the Philadelphia Phillies. The Giants reportedly offered a deal at 12-years and $310 million but were turned down by Harper and […]

Categories
NFL Players NFL Teams Recruiting Sports Agents Sports Business

Saints Superstar Michael Thomas Signs With Athletes First

New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas is coming off a monster season. The 6’ 3”, 212-pound receiver hauled in a league-high 125 receptions, along with 1,405 yards and nine touchdowns in 2018. He also led the NFL with an impressive 82.9 percent catch rate and received first team All Pro honors. In the midst of […]

Categories
College Basketball Players Recruiting

Klutch Sports Signs Darius Garland

Klutch Sports has officially signed another client from the 2019 NBA Draft class in Vanderbilt guard Darius Garland, the agency announced on Twitter. Garland sustained a torn meniscus injury in his left knee back in November, and decided a few weeks ago to withdraw from school in order to prepare for the NBA Draft. “After […]

Categories
Agent Spotlights NBA Players NBA Teams Recruiting Sports Agents Sports Business

GUEST POST: The Trials and Tribulations of the Lake-Show and the NBA Trade Deadline – George Kyriazakos

My how times have changed since July 9, 2019 when Hollywood’s new chosen one, LeBron James appeared to change the NBA landscape upon taking his talents to Los Angeles. At that time, the dawn of a new era appeared to arrive as the newest version of “Showtime” was ready to assembled.  But that was then, and […]

Categories
Endorsements MLB Players Recruiting Sports Agents Sports Business

TLA Worldwide US Rebrands As GSE Worldwide

Through a new acquisition by Gatemore Capital Management, leading athlete representation and sports marketing firm TLA Worldwide has now been rebranded as GSE Worldwide, for their US division.  Headquartered in New York, GSE Worldwide serves athletes and personalities in baseball, broadcasting, coaching, golf, tennis and also represents prominent media figures. With over 300 clients in […]

Categories
College Football Players NFL Players NFL Teams Recruiting Sports Agents

Wasserman Signs Elite Class Of 2019 NFL Draft Prospects

Agents Doug Hendrickson and C.J. LaBoy, of Wasserman, have signed an elite class of prospects for the 2019 NFL draft. The two agents, who joined Wasserman last year, have added Washington cornerback Byron Murphy, Washington safety Taylor Rapp, and Notre Dame defensive tackle Jerry Tillery. Hendrickson and LaBoy previously worked at Independent Sports and Entertainment. […]