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Interview with the Agent: Chris Gaston, Family First Sports

Chris Gaston, founder and CEO of Family First Sports Firm (FFS) is aiming to become a force in the basketball industry. Prior to becoming a NBA agent, Gaston found success in the industry by way of player development. He worked with many of the top players in the NBA, and both the college and high […]

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Rosenhaus Sports Signs 2021 NFL Draft Prospect Frank Darby

Given that the 2020 college football season does not count toward a player’s eligibility, meaning fourth- or fifth-year seniors are able to return for the 2021 season, several players are deciding against returning and opting to declare for the 2021 NFL Draft instead. Wide receiver Frank Darby is one of those players opting for greener […]

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Former Washington Huskies Defensive Star Signs With Wasserman

After the Washington Huskies were unable to play in the Pac-12 championship game due to a number of positive COVID-19 tests and, thereafter, declined to play in a bowl game, versatile defensive playmaker Elijah Molden’s college career came to a close. On Wednesday, Molden took the first step in his professional football career and signed […]

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Wake Forest’s Boogie Basham Signs With Roc Nation Sports

Wake Forest defensive end Carlos “Boogie” Basham Jr. has signed with Roc Nation Sports for representation for the NFL Draft. He will be represented by agent Tyler Urban. Basham Jr. is one of the top defensive ends in the 2021 NFL Draft. ESPN Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has Basham Jr. ranked as the No. […]

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Octagon Names New Co-Managing Director of Basketball

In 2015, I attended the “Sports Agent School” conference in Chicago, Illinois, which was a behind-the-scenes look at the NBA sports agent industry. The conference, hosted by ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla, featured a handful of former and current NBA agents and executives as panelists. One of them was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s agent. What stuck with me, among […]

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Excel Sports Management Lands Funding From Shamrock Capital Investment

Sports marketing and talent representation agency, Excel Sports Management, has secured outside funding from Shamrock Capital Investment. This is the first time Excel Sports has taken an outside investment and according to Forbes, Shamrock Capital typically invests north of $30 million into new ventures.  Founded in 2002, Excel Sports bolsters a roster of 180 clients […]

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Endeavor Announces Strategic Investment in BDA Sports Management

Entertainment and talent agency conglomerate, Endeavor, has announced a strategic investment in BDA Sports Management. This investment’s impact comes largely from the acquisition of invaluable industry knowledge and insight belonging to the founder and sitting CEO of BDA, Bill Duffy. Endeavor’s subsidiary company, WME, will utilize Duffy as an advisor to their sports division. Bill […]

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Former Louisville WR Signs With Rosenhaus Sports

Rosenhaus Sports, headed by super agent Drew Rosenhaus, has secured former University of Louisville wide receiver Tutu Atwell for representation. Liz Mullen of the Sports Business Journal first reported the news.  Atwell announced earlier this week that he was declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft, but he made it a point of emphasis that he […]

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Striking Oil: CAA Hockey Lands Star Defenseman Tyson Barrie

Hockey agent tycoon, Pat Brisson, added another key player to his client list, Tyson Barrie. Barrie, 29, recently signed a one-year, $3.75 million contract with the Edmonton Oilers earlier this offseason. Barrie is coming off the abbreviated NHL season, due to COVID-19, in which he collected 39 points, 5 goals and 34 assists for the […]

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Q&A: Sports Marketers Weigh In On How COVID Will Change The Way They Engage Audiences in 2021 and Beyond

It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the world of sports.  With sports and live events on pause for much of 2020, the sports marketing industry has experienced mass layoffs and tighter budgets, all while demand for strategic marketing and communications skyrocketed as brands and sports organizations carried out cause marketing campaigns […]