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Malka Sports Signs Ari Nissim

Malka Sports, a New Jersey based full-service agency, made headlines this week, announcing industry veteran, Ari Nissim, as its new COO. Nissim, the former Wisconsin University and Tulane Law School grad, has a myriad of experience in sports, including acting as a player agent, serving as Director of Football Administration for the New York Jets, […]

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ASU WR Jaelen Strong Signs with Roc Nation’s Ari Nissim

Former Arizona State WR, Jaelen Strong, has signed with Roc Nation’s Ari Nissim for his representation in the 2015 NFL Draft, according to SBJ’s Liz Mullen. The 6’3″ 215 lb redshirt junior decided to forgo his final year of eligibility as a Sun Devil to capitalize on his record-setting 2014 season as he looks ahead […]

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Roc Nation Sports To Represent Todd Gurley

Todd Gurley, running back from the University of Georgia, has signed a Standard Representation Agreement with Roc Nation Sports. According to ESPN’s Darren Rovell, Gurley will be represented by Ari Nissim. Todd Gurley, a 6’1” 226 lb running back from Tarboro, NC, was a Heisman candidate prior to being named ineligible by the NCAA for […]

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Roc Nation Sports Hires Ari Nissim And Joe Branch

Roc Nation Sports (RNS) has added former New York Jets director of football operations, Ari Nissim and NBA agent, Joe Branch to its team. Nissim has been hired as the director of strategy and analytics. Nissim was certified by the NFL Players Association this year to represent players in contract negotiations with teams, although this […]

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Sign Here Please: Are NFL Contracts Getting Harder to Negotiate?

Finally! Three months after the 2010 NFL Draft, the first contract for a first-round draft pick has been signed. On July 22nd, Dez Bryant, the 24th overall pick, reached an agreement with the Dallas Cowboys for a five year contract worth up to $11.8 million, including $8.5 million guaranteed. According to the National Football Post, […]