When I first heard that the new United Football League (UFL) lost $30 million in its inaugural year and that its executives were not at all phased by that number, I wondered what was up. Sure, they might not have expected immediate success, but $30 million sure seems like a large chunk of change to […]
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The key to success for anyone hoping to become an NFL agent, or to work in football in any capacity, is awareness. A keen understanding of the rules governing the industry and how they are changing at this critical time in NFL history is difficult to attain, yet it is absolutely essential for anyone who […]
Yesterday, Platinum Sports & Entertainment Management, LLC announced a sale of a minority interest to Jeff Parrish. Parrish also owns Quintessential (Q) Dining & Nightlife and Safe Lock Storage and is a part owner of a branch office of USA Mortgage. Platinum’s corporate offices are also located in St. Charles, Missouri. Platinum is the largest baseball agency in […]
This is a guest contribution from Dynasty intern, Scott Britton. Taking a 0-28 team to a 15 win season in less than four years is an accomplishment that is pretty hard to miss. This is something Horace Broadnax was able to do with the Savannah State University men’s basketball program. Something even more compelling was […]
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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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Sports And The Great Recession
What: DePaul University College of Law Sports Law Symposium: Sports and the Great Recession When: Friday, February 12, 2010 (check-in = 8-9 a.m.) Where: University Center at DePaul University (map) Panels will explore how the recent economic downturn has affected sports leagues and teams, and how it will affect them going forward. 9:00 A.M. – […]
It seems as if the landscape of bowling has changed dramatically since Dynasty Athlete Representation first got involved in the sport. When we first started representing bowlers on all of their off-the-lanes ventures (mostly their endorsement deals), bowling was known as the show that attempted to steal a small share of the ratings from professional […]
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 […]
Last week, the UFC opened the doors of a first-of-its-kind, UFC Gym in Concord, California. The 40,000 square foot super-gym started things off with style, hosting a variety of UFC fighters such as Chuck Liddell and John Fitch, as well as UFC president Dana White for a grand opening celebration. With over 3,500 people signing […]
What: 2010 Sports Industry Networking and Career (SINC) Conference When: March 5-6, 2010 Where: Media and Public Affairs Building at The George Washington University in Washington, DC (map) Dress code is business/professional. The schedule, including companies conducting on-site interviews, has not yet been posted. However, to get an idea of the type of people in […]