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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (12/22/2017)

Well this will serve as my final Friday Wrap-up as a single man. Hope everyone had a Happy Hanukkah and that those celebrating have a Merry Christmas. I’m in Boca Raton, Florida for the weekend, home of Lane Kiffin and his new 10 year contract with Florida Atlantic University. The views here at the Boca […]

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Kristaps Porzingis Sticks With Brother For Representation

In the wake of his former agent, Andy Miller, giving up his NBPA agent certification, New York Knicks superstar Kristaps Porzingis has made a decision regarding his representation. He doesn’t have to look any further than his own family tree, as his brother Janis, will continue representing him, according to Liz Mullen. Janis, a NBPA-certified […]

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Motorsports Agency Spire Sports Start Their Engines In New Markets

Spire Sports & Entertainment has grown to be one of the most influential agencies in the sport of NASCAR but is looking to start their engines in the markets of music and esports. The motorsports agency has the reputation to fly under the radar and claim that their privacy gives them appeal to their sponsors, […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (12/15/2017)

It’s been a tough week for Miami sports fans, full of mixed emotions. Everyone is on a high after the Dolphins beat the New England Patriots on Monday night. However, the lows with the Marlins continue as the fire sale resumes with Stanton and other stars leaving for other franchises. Many are upset with Derek […]

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NBPA Tabs Antonio Davis To Lead New Player Program

Per Liz Mullen of SBJ, the National Basketball Players Association has hired former NBA player, union president and ESPN broadcaster Antonio Davis to lead a program intended to help prepare players for life after basketball – “Off the Court.” So far, he is the only person working for the program and his title is to […]

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Former Miami Marlins President David Samson Signs with United Talent Agency

When October baseball ends and the confetti showers subside, the brains of Major League Baseball shift their focus to the offseason. Gossip of “trade rumors” and “free agency” flood the halls of front offices and names of available star-players are discussed like candidates for prom dates. But if the Giancarlos Stanton’s of the world are […]

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Young Money Sports Team Hires Nicole Lynn As Its First Female Agent

Nicole Lynn, NFLPA certified agent just became the first female agent working under Young Money APAA Sports. Lynn is one of only 44 female certified NFL agents. Lil Wayne announced on ESPN First Take earlier this year that Young Money merged with APAA Sports, a Dallas-based agency. Per an article from REVOLT, during the First Take […]

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (12/8/2017)

Shalom from Montego Bay, Jamaica, where I’ll be hanging out until Sunday. Then, it’s back to Fort Lauderdale for a week, some holiday parties, followed by real prep mode for the December 23 wedding. And a big Shabbat Shalom to my brothers and sisters in Israel, who finally had a foreign power in the U.S. […]

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Former Florida WR Antonio Callaway Signs With MB5 Sports Group

According to a Tweet from Neil Stratton, former University of Florida wide receiver Antonio Callaway has signed with Mel Bratton of MB5 Sports Group and will enter the 2018 NFL Draft. In his two years contributing on the field, the 5’11” Miami-native hauled in 89 receptions for 1,399 yards and 7 touchdowns. Calloway was expected […]

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NBA Agent Andy Miller Gives Up Certification Amidst FBI Probe

Adrian Wojnarowski is notorious for dropping his “Woj Bombs” on Twitter breaking NBA news regarding trades, free agents, personnel moves, etc. This morning, he dropped the following:   The NBPA sent out a memo to players that ASM Sports president Andy Miller has “relinquished his NBPA agent certification.” He was representing Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle […]