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Friday Wrap-Up

by Darren Heitner - October 13, 2017October 12, 20170

President Trump continues to tweet about players standing vs. kneeling for the National Anthem, and it has basically become the biggest issue surrounding the NFL and politics. Count me among the many who are tired of it all and would like to go back to when the NFL was an

What Could Patty Mills Earn On His Next Contract?

by Chris Lesley - December 12, 20160

San Antonio point guard Patty Mills' contract expires at the end of the 2016-17 NBA season, and he becomes a free agent. The 28 year-old Australian has garnered a larger role in the Spurs' lineup this season, suggesting that he could handle being a starter. This makes his next contract

CAA Sports: The Agency That Almost Wasn’t

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by Zach Seybert - August 1, 20160

In an article for the New York Times, author James Andrew Miller has released excerpts from his book "Powerhouse: The Untold Story of Hollywood's Creative Artists Agency," which will be published on August 9th. Here are some of the highlights of the story: Creative Artists Agency (CAA) was a dominating force in

Top Agents Continue Hot Streak With NFL Draft

by Zach Seybert - May 9, 2016May 10, 20160

Top sports agents, Joel Segal of Lagardère Sports and Todd France of CAA Sports continued their streaks of representing multiple first-round picks in the NFL Draft. Segal, the president of Lagardère Sports, represented five first-rounders in last month's draft, topping any individual agent. These players are: DE DeForest Buckner (No. 7 overall), CB

On To The Next One: Sheldon Richardson

by D'Bria Bradshaw - July 20, 2015July 20, 20150

Per Sports Business Journal, New York Jets defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson has left CAA Sports & signed with Relativity Sports. Richardson will be represented by agents Ben Dogra, Eugene Parker and Kyle Evans. He was represented by Dogra while with CAA Sports. Richardson was drafted in 1st round of the

2015 NBA Draft Players/Agents & Analysis

by Cameron Chung - July 13, 2015July 14, 20151

Highlights ASM Sports had 8 clients drafted including 4 1st rounders BDA Sports had 7 clients selected including 4 1st rounders and 3 in the top 10 Excel Sports Management had 6 clients drafted including 2 1st rounders CAA Sports had 4 clients drafted including the 1st and 2nd overall picks Priority Sports had 4

CAA Sports Acquires Fermata Partners

by Jonathan M. Stahler, Esq. - April 27, 20150

Talent and sports agency powerhouse Creative Artists Agency (CAA) Sports has acquired the consumer licensing agency Fermata Partners, according to SportsBusiness Daily. Both parties seem to be excited about the new venture. CAA Sports strengthens its already premiere client list with more branding and licensing, while Fermata Partners gains access

On To The Next One: Meyers Leonard

by Cameron Chung - April 6, 20150

With the NBA playoffs approaching, Portland Trail Blazers center Meyers Leonard has decided to make a change in his representation. Leonard has signed with Aaron Mintz of CAA Sports. He was previously represented by Excel Sports Management. Leonard was drafted 11th overall by Portland in 2012 and has started 4 games

Bob Kain Leaves CAA Sports For USGA

by Cameron Chung - March 12, 2015March 12, 20150

Bob Kain, former Co-CEO of IMG, will no longer be serving as a strategic adviser for CAA Sports according to Liz Mullen of SportsBusiness Journal. Kain will now be joining the USGA's member executive committee as he was voted on a few weeks ago. Kain has had an impressive career in the

Adrian Peterson’s Agent Gets In Verbal Altercation With Vikings VP

by Cameron Chung - February 24, 2015February 24, 20150

As reported by Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports, Ben Dogra, Adrian Peterson’s agent, and Rob Brzezinski, Vikings VP of Football Operations, had a war of words last week in downtown Indianapolis. Sources near the situation confirmed that the verbal altercation took place in front of numerous outside parties.The two reportedly