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Kayvon Thibodeaux Declares For Draft And Opts Out Of Alamo Bowl

Oregon’s star defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux declared for the NFL draft and signed with Wasserman for on-field representation. Grand Sports Management will undertake his marketing, media, and business endeavors. In addition, Kayvon will receive his draft prep from Athletic Gaines. Regarded as one of the best college defensive players in the country, Thibodeaux is a […]

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On To The Next One: Rashod Bateman

Rashod Bateman, now formerly represented by Blake Baratz, Luke Inveiss, and Case Donahue at The Institute for Athletes, has proceeded to new representation with Andre Odom and Athletes First. The Ravens drafted Rashod with the 27th overall draft pick in 2021. Bateman has seen game time in six games so far in the regular season, […]

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Major League Baseball Locks Out Players For First Time Since 1990

For the first time since 1990, Major League Baseball (MLB) has locked out its players after management and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) could not come to an agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The previous CBA expired last night at 11:59 PM EST. Prior to 1990, the MLB locked out its players […]

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Endorsements

Maxx MGMT Clients Sign Multiple Endorsements

Maxx MGMT has been diligent in assisting some of its big-name clients with endorsements as of late. The talent representation firm, led by President Maxx Lepselter, has secured multiple deals for Trevon Diggs, Justin Simmons, and Terrell Owens. Trevon Diggs has signed endorsement deals with a slew of corporate brands over the course of the […]

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Sports Law

Nerlens Noel Blasts His Own Union In Ongoing Battle Against Rich Paul

In August, New York Knicks big man Nerlens Noel initiated a lawsuit against NBA agent Rich Paul in Dallas, Texas, which named Paul and his agency, Klutch Sports Group, as defendants. Noel asked to be made whole for forfeiting what he said was $58 million in lost earnings after being led to leave his prior […]

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Interview With The Agent: Trey Smith

Trey Smith is an NFLPA Certified Agent with Athletes First. He is from Perry, Georgia, which is a small town twenty minutes south of Macon, Georgia. In high school, he was a 2-sport standout athlete and student and was able to receive football and basketball scholarship offers. Smith decided to choose football and went on […]

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College Basketball Players Sports Agents Sports Business

Raymond Representation Breaks Into NIL With 6 New Signings

Raymond Representation has signed six new college athletes for NIL Representation. The athletes include: Colin Castleton from University of Florida, Brevin Galloway from Boston College, Eric Ayala from University of Maryland, Mike James from University of Louisville, Collin Smith from North Carolina A&T and Trinity Thomas from University of Florida, also National Team member. Michael […]

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Baseball MLB Players Sports Agents

Yasiel Puig No Longer Represented by Luba Sports

Current MLB free agent, Yasiel Puig, has elected to no longer be represented by Rachel Luba of Luba Sports. “I appreciate Rachel’s efforts on my behalf over the past year,” said Puig. “She is a wonderful person and an extremely talented and knowledgeable agent. I wish her nothing but the best.” This major change for […]

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Rick Thurman Divests Stake in Beverly Hills Sports Council

Rick Thurman, co-founder of Beverly Hills Sports Council, has relinquished his ownership of the esteemed athlete representation firm. Beverly Hills Sports Council was co-founded in 1984 by Thurman and his legendary partner, Dennis “Go-Go” Gilbert. After divesting his ownership stake in BHSC, principal ownership now belongs to Danny Horwits, who has been with the firm […]

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First CFB Teammates to Collaborate in Joint NFT Drop

Draftly, Inc. is working in conjunction with Rosenhaus Sports to coordinate an NFT drop for four University of Miami football players. The Miami football program has been one of the leading college athletic programs in the still newly founded NIL space. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have been shaking up the digital landscape since the early months […]