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Top 4 Sports Agent Scandals

Most people’s exposure to the world of sports agents begins and ends with Jerry Maguire. But contrary to the film, what really goes on between agents and athletes is much less sterile. In a world where the name of the game is often impressing teenage athletes by any means necessary, controversy is inevitable. Case in […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (8/18/2017)

It’s been one of those weeks. You can’t find enough hours in the day to get things done. The political climate completely frustrates you and you feel helpless in causing change anywhere near the top. There are a lot of positive things, but also a lot of frustrations, especially when little things add up. To […]

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MJC Partners Launches Sports & Entertainment Marketing, Branding and PR Agency

PR agencies are often just around the corner if you want a company to help you build your brand and showcase your business to the world. However, it’s often hard to find the right PR agency for you. Luckily, there are agencies similar to Flourish PR agency that may give you the help you need. […]

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Stellar Group Expands Into The United States

British soccer agency Stellar Group has expanded into the United States by partnering with soccer agency Global Premier Management. With this new partnership, the American agency will now become Stellar USA. According to agent and Global Premier Management founder, Patrick McCabe “It is not an acquisition. It’s really a partnership/merger.” McCabe, who represents upwards of […]

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Six Questions With Danny Fritz, CEO SportBox Entertainment Group

As CEO and co-founder of SportBox Entertainment Group, Danny Fritz leads a team of dynamic professionals who constantly challenge the current sport and entertainment landscape. Representing some of the top athletes in the category, SportBox is recognized as a leading lifestyle and entertainment firm with progressive capabilities in consulting, sponsorship, events, fashion and creative execution. D’Bria Bradshaw: What […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (8/11/2017)

The Miami Dolphins signed Jay Cutler and the QB is reunited with his former coach. It’s probably not the optimal situation, but it was a nice quick fix after seeing Ryan Tannehill go down. Maybe it saves the season? After one preseason game, it is a bit too tough to tell. Life is getting back […]

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Western Union Partners With Liverpool FC

The Western Union Company and Liverpool FC have announced a multi-year partnership for the global payment and money transfer service company to become an Official Principal Partner and the Official Money Transfer Partner of the famed football (soccer) club. As the “Official Money Transfer Partner,” the company will use its “global cross-border digital transfer and […]

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Six Questions With Steven Anthony, Founder/Managing Partner of Global Sports Management

Steven Anthony is an accomplished Senior Executive, Entrepreneur and Board Member, with more than fifteen years success across the banking, finance, and hospitality industries. Anthony is a graduate of Dillard University where he received his B.A. in Business Administration & Management and he also holds a Master’s degree from Georgetown University in Real Estate. He and […]

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Dallas Mavericks Rookie Dennis Smith Jr. Signs With Under Armour

The number nine pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, Dennis Smith Jr., has signed an endorsement deal with Under Armour. The 6’3” guard out of North Carolina State provided some highlight reel plays (including this “best missed dunk”) during the Las Vegas Summer League, in which he averaged 17.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.2 assists and […]

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Lagardère Sports Announces Trio Of Promotions In Consulting Division

According to a company press release, Lagardère Sports has named three senior executives to new leadership positions in its consulting division. Kern Egan has been named the president of consulting. In this role, Egan will lead the strategic development of the agency’s brand consulting division across the Americas and will focus on managing and developing […]